Patents Examined by Nahid Amir
  • Oil-less rivet system for a reclining chair mechanism
    Patent number: 7101110
    Abstract: A rivet system for use in motion furniture linkage and the like. The rivet system incorporates an electrically conductive plastic washer which eliminates the need for oil lubrication while maintaining the ability to electrostatically paint the linkage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventor: Larry P LaPointe