Patents by Inventor Samuel D. Dwello

Samuel D. Dwello 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).

  • Hinge employing a ratchet for an upholstery seat
    Patent number: 9249827
    Abstract: A hinge and bracket system for a cushion seat back is provided. A bracket is attached to the side of a cushion seat back which is laying flat. The bracket is connected to a rotatable shaft, which in turn is connected to a toothed gear and a pawl. When the cushion seat back is raised upward, the toothed gear and an element of the pawl allow the cushion seat back to ratchet upwards, with the capability to lock the cushion seat back at any tooth. When the cushion seat back is raised above about 90 degrees, the pawl is forced to disengage from the toothed gear and the cushion seat back is unlocked and can be placed back in the original flat position. This hinge and bracket system may be employed in marine operations, especially for water skiing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Taco Metals, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Serocki, Samuel D. Dwello
  • Hinge Employing a Ratchet for An Upholstery Seat
    Publication number: 20150176640
    Abstract: A hinge and bracket system for a cushion seat back is provided. A bracket is attached to the side of a cushion seat back which is laying flat. The bracket is connected to a rotatable shaft, which in turn is connected to a toothed gear and a pawl. When the cushion seat back is raised upward, the toothed gear and an element of the pawl allow the cushion seat back to ratchet upwards, with the capability to lock the cushion seat back at any tooth. When the cushion seat back is raised above about 90 degrees, the pawl is forced to disengage from the toothed gear and the cushion seat back is unlocked and can be placed back in the original flat position. This hinge and bracket system may be employed in marine operations, especially for water skiing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Philip J. Serocki, Samuel D. Dwello
  • Hinge employing a ratchet for an upholstery seat
    Patent number: 8875347
    Abstract: A hinge and bracket system for a cushion seat back is provided. A bracket is attached to the side of a cushion seat back which is laying flat. The bracket is connected to a rotatable shaft, which in turn is connected to a toothed gear and a pawl. When the cushion seat back is raised upward, the toothed gear and an element of the pawl allow the cushion seat back to ratchet upwards, with the capability to lock the cushion seat back at any tooth. When the cushion seat back is raised above about 90 degrees, the pawl is forced to disengage from the toothed gear and the cushion seat back is unlocked and can be placed back in the original flat position. This hinge and bracket system may be employed in marine operations, especially for water skiing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Taco Metals; Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Serocki, Samuel D. Dwello
  • Hinge Employing a Ratchet for An Upholstery Seat
    Publication number: 20140173850
    Abstract: A hinge and bracket system for a cushion seat back is provided. A bracket is attached to the side of a cushion seat back which is laying flat. The bracket is connected to a rotatable shaft, which in turn is connected to a toothed gear and a pawl. When the cushion seat back is raised upward, the toothed gear and an element of the pawl allow the cushion seat back to ratchet upwards, with the capability to lock the cushion seat back at any tooth. When the cushion seat back is raised above about 90 degrees, the pawl is forced to disengage from the toothed gear and the cushion seat back is unlocked and can be placed back in the original flat position. This hinge and bracket system may be employed in marine operations, especially for water skiing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Philip J. Serocki, Samuel D. Dwello