Patents by Inventor Howard Porter

Howard Porter 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).

  • Publication number: 20040177440
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services SDN.BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6785919
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6782569
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6725473
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6715166
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 6585448
    Abstract: A bracket and method for connecting two component members, where the bracket is concealed from the outside of a joint formed by the two component members. The bracket includes a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a cavity in a first member to be secured. This design may use a single screw or bolt, and therefore saves assembly time and reduces product cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030024044
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030005519
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20030005518
    Abstract: The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be converted between seating, lounging, and bed positions while standing at the front of the futon frame and the method of assembling a futon sofa bed that is easier to manipulate and is more durable in operating than conventional futons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20020102133
    Abstract: A bracket and method for connecting two component members, where the bracket is concealed from the outside of a joint formed by the two component members. The bracket includes a first flange having a hole for receiving a securing member and at least one second flange, including at least one protrusion for engaging a cavity in a first member to be secured. This design may use a single screw or bolt, and therefore saves assembly time and reduces product cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: D495151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventor: Howard Porter