Patents by Inventor Benjamin S. Akkad

Benjamin S. Akkad has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7967374
    Abstract: A chair that is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded configuration includes a first leg having a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends. A second leg has a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends of the second leg. The intermediate portion of the second leg is pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the first leg. A support member has a first end pivotally connected to the first leg and an opposite second end. A seat frame has a first part pivotally connected to the second end of the support member and a second part pivotally connected to the second end of the second leg. The second end of the support member is adjacent the first end of both the first and second legs in the folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Publication number: 20110053452
    Abstract: A storage container/display apparatus adapted to resemble a character is provided as a means to differentiate a product. The storage container/display apparatus is configured as a character in a seated position that stores and/or displays a product in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. AKKAD
  • Publication number: 20110043004
    Abstract: A chair that is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded configuration includes a first leg having a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends. A second leg has a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends of the second leg. The intermediate portion of the second leg is pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the first leg. A support member has a first end pivotally connected to the first leg and an opposite second end. A seat frame has a first part pivotally connected to the second end of the support member and a second part pivotally connected to the second end of the second leg. The second end of the support member is adjacent the first end of both the first and second legs in the folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: IDEA NUOVA, INC.
    Inventor: BENJAMIN S. AKKAD
  • Publication number: 20110043003
    Abstract: A chair that is reconfigurable between a folded and an unfolded configuration includes a first leg having a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends. A second leg has a first end and an opposite second end. An intermediate portion is located between the first and second ends of the second leg. The intermediate portion of the second leg is pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the first leg. A support member has a first end pivotally connected to the first leg and an opposite second end. A seat frame has a first part pivotally connected to the second end of the support member and a second part pivotally connected to the second end of the second leg. The second end of the support member is adjacent the first end of both the first and second legs in the folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: IDEA NUOVA, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. AKKAD
  • Patent number: 7753439
    Abstract: A folding chair that may be positioned in a folded position or a working position. The chair includes a front leg assembly that has first and second legs and a rear leg assembly that has third and fourth legs with first and second shafts slidably mounted therein. The first and second shafts are pivotably attached to the front leg assembly. A first cap is mounted on a pivot end of each of the third and fourth legs. A second cap is mounted on a proximal end of each of the first and second shafts. The second caps engage the first caps when the chair is in the working position and the first and second caps are spaced apart from each other when the chair is in the folded position. A locking assembly connects to at least one of the first and second shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc,
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Publication number: 20090236879
    Abstract: A folding chair that may be positioned in a folded position or a working position. The chair includes a front leg assembly that has first and second legs and a rear leg assembly that has third and fourth legs with first and second shafts slidably mounted therein. The first and second shafts are pivotably attached to the front leg assembly. A first cap is mounted on a pivot end of each of the third and fourth legs. A second cap is mounted on a proximal end of each of the first and second shafts. The second caps engage the first caps when the chair is in the working position and the first and second caps are spaced apart from each other when the chair is in the folded position. A locking assembly connects to at least one of the first and second shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: 7516500
    Abstract: A combined fabric wrap and carry bag is disclosed. The combined fabric wrap and carry bag includes a first piece of fabric and a second piece of fabric affixed to the first piece of fabric to form a first pocket. In a first configuration, the second piece of fabric inverts inside-out relative to the first piece of fabric to form with a portion of the first piece of fabric a carry bag into which a remainder of the first piece of fabric may be inserted. In a second configuration, the first piece of fabric may be spread out on a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Idea Nuova
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: 7367070
    Abstract: A combination toy chair and sleeping bag includes a toy chair having a base with an enclosed storage volume, a back, and a sleeping bag capable of being stored within the storage volume. The combination toy chair and sleeping bag is convertible between a chair configuration and a bedding configuration. The back may be made to resemble an animal, such as a bear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: 6952845
    Abstract: A combined fabric wrap and carry bag is disclosed. The combined fabric wrap and carry bag includes a first piece of fabric and a second piece of fabric affixed to the first piece of fabric to form a first pocket. In a first configuration, the second piece of fabric inverts inside-out relative to the first piece of fabric to form with a portion of the first piece of fabric a carry bag into which a remainder of the first piece of fabric may be inserted. In a second configuration, the first piece of fabric may be spread out on a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Idea Nuova
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D691384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Idea Nuova
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D712185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D713191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D716574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D718549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D720550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D737587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D738640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D748407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D752890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad
  • Patent number: D754448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Idea Nuova, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Akkad