Patents by Inventor Larry Key

Larry Key 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).

  • Motorized recliner chair with release mechanism
    Patent number: 4696512
    Abstract: A motor driven recliner chair in which a power transfer or drive tube is rigidly connected to the linkage actuating arms and operationally connected to the power screw of the motor by a nut threaded on the screw and slidably but non-rotatably positioned in the drive tube. A spring-biased latching member is pivotally mounted on the drive tube and captively retains the nut in the power screw-engaged position. The latching member may be withdrawn by the chair occupant whereupon the power drive is effectively disengaged and the chair may be manually operated to quickly return to the upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: Berkline Corporation
    Inventors: William Burnett, James R. Houghton, David A. Walker, Larry Key