Patents by Inventor Allen R. Sigmon
Allen R. Sigmon 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).
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Patent number: 10383447Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Allen R. Sigmon
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Publication number: 20190053627Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: ALLEN R. SIGMON
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Patent number: 10130185Abstract: An adjustable lumbar support mechanism and motion upholstery furniture having the same are provided. The adjustable lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member that is coupled to a lumbar support link. The lumbar support link is coupled to a lumbar support mounting plate. An actuating mechanism is coupled to the lumbar support link such that when an extendable shaft of the actuating mechanism shifts from a retracted to an extended configuration, the lumbar support member rotates away from a back portion of a seat back and towards the seat to provide lumbar support to an occupant sitting in the furniture.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Brent J. Ackermann, Larry I. Bullard, Jason H. Carr
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Patent number: 10123625Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Robert Dean Donovan
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Patent number: 10111528Abstract: A seating product is provided which includes a metal frame having four sides, at least two sides each including a plurality of frame holes. The seating product also includes an elastomeric sheet webbing having first and second end loops each including a plurality of end loop holes. The seating product further includes first and second stabilizer rods extending through the first and second end loops, respectively. The seating product also includes a plurality of fasteners having first and second ends, the first ends extending through corresponding end loop holes in one of the first end loop or the second end loop and the second ends extending through corresponding frame holes in the metal frame. At least one of the fasteners contacts the respective stabilizer rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Lewis A. Mabon, Allen R. Sigmon
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Publication number: 20180199722Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: ALLEN R. SIGMON, ROBERT DEAN DONOVAN
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Patent number: 9949567Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Robert Dean Donovan
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Publication number: 20170215590Abstract: An adjustable lumbar support mechanism and motion upholstery furniture having the same are provided. The adjustable lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member that is coupled to a lumbar support link. The lumbar support link is coupled to a lumbar support mounting plate. An actuating mechanism is coupled to the lumbar support link such that when an extendable shaft of the actuating mechanism shifts from a retracted to an extended configuration, the lumbar support member rotates away from a back portion of a seat back and towards the seat to provide lumbar support to an occupant sitting in the furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Brent J. Ackermann, Larry I. Bullard, Jason H. Carr
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Publication number: 20160367033Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: ALLEN R. SIGMON, ROBERT DEAN DONOVAN
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Patent number: 8671483Abstract: A furniture cushion comprises a matrix of interconnected pocketed springs, each spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric, and a fiber pad overlying an upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs, the fiber pad having a first layer in contact with the upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs and a second layer in contact with the first layer, the first layer having a first density and said second layer having a second density, the first density being greater than the second density. At least one edge guard may be secured to the matrix of pocketed springs.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Larry I. Bullard, Allen R. Sigmon, Ronald D. Stiles, Roger Tornero
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Publication number: 20130000043Abstract: A furniture cushion comprises a matrix of interconnected pocketed springs, each spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric, and a fiber pad overlying an upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs, the fiber pad having a first layer in contact with the upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs and a second layer in contact with the first layer, the first layer having a first density and said second layer having a second density, the first density being greater than the second density. At least one edge guard may be secured to the matrix of pocketed springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Larry I. Bullard, Allen R. Sigmon, Ronald D. Stiles, Roger Tornero
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Patent number: 8302229Abstract: A furniture cushion comprises a matrix of interconnected pocketed springs, each spring of which is contained within a pocket of fabric, and a fiber pad overlying an upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs, the fiber pad having a first layer in contact with the upper surface of the matrix of pocketed springs and a second layer in contact with the first layer, the first layer having a first density and said second layer having a second density, the first density being greater than the second density.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Larry I. Bullard, Allen R. Sigmon, Ronald D. Stiles, Roger Tornero
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Patent number: 6367881Abstract: A coil seating assembly is provided for use in a piece of furniture. The assembly includes a plurality of spring coils and a casing within which the coils are received. The coils each define a central longitudinal axis and are deformable in the direction of the axis between an extended, unloaded condition and a compressed, loaded condition. The casing includes a plurality of pockets, each of which encases one of the spring coils and includes side, top and bottom walls that collectively define an interior space sized for receipt of the coil when the coil is deformed from the unloaded condition. The pockets are sized to restrict extension of the coils from the compressed, loaded condition such that the coils are maintained in the loaded condition within the pocket. The pocketed coils are arranged in rows, and a plurality of the rows of pocketed coils are secured together by one or more cover sheets to form the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Larry I. Bullard, Vernon L. Bigsby, Richard A. Bozynski, Allen R. Sigmon