Patents by Inventor Joseph Embry

Joseph Embry 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).

  • Expansion and retraction mechanisms for moveable tray tables
    Patent number: 8312819
    Abstract: Mechanisms designed to facilitate movement of tray tables or other platforms are addressed. Internal flexible sleeves provide more constant pressure on linearly-moving shafts associated with the tables, reducing or cancelling possible lateral misalignments of the shafts. Outer cases maintain the flexible sleeves in position, and positive stopping features may be employed to prevent extension or retraction of the shafts beyond desired amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: Pierre J Vignal, Joseph Embry, Alexander N. Pozzi
  • EXPANSION AND RETRACTION MECHANISMS FOR MOVEABLE TRAY TABLES
    Publication number: 20090174234
    Abstract: Mechanisms designed to facilitate movement of tray tables or other platforms are addressed. Internal flexible sleeves provide more constant pressure on linearly-moving shafts associated with the tables, reducing or cancelling possible lateral misalignments of the shafts. Outer cases maintain the flexible sleeves in position, and positive stopping features may be employed to prevent extension or retraction of the shafts beyond desired amounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Pierre J. Vignal, Joseph Embry, Alexander N. Pozzi