Patents by Inventor Andrew Froutzis

Andrew Froutzis 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).

  • Convertible seat-bed
    Patent number: 5187820
    Abstract: A convertible seat-bed for a van or similar vehicle. The seat-bed includes a pivoting linkage which connects the seat support, back support, and the support frame. The linkage includes an over-center front link, and a dual scissors type linkage connected between the frame and back support. The seat frame includes a manually operated latch to secure the seat-bed in the seat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Combination removable seat frame and seat belt bar
    Patent number: 4978097
    Abstract: An integral seat frame and seat belt bar which is detachably connected to the floor of a vehicle. The front portion of the frame is slidably attached to a floor fastener with the rear portion connected to floor mounted brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Means for releasably anchoring vehicle seats
    Patent number: 4927201
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a seat to the floor of a vehicle. The device includes a base which has a raised support having a generally flat upper surface for carrying the U-shaped seat supports. Anchor members which include an integral channel part interlock with the base members and applying anchoring pressure to the seat supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Releasable anchor for vehicle seats
    Patent number: 4895338
    Abstract: An anchor for releasably securing a seat to the floor of a vehicle. The anchor includes a base having spaced channels and an anchor member having a channel part and guide aligned with the base member channels to house the seat tubular frame and provide support against upward relative movement of the base and anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Sliding drapery hanger
    Patent number: 4827565
    Abstract: A drapery hanger which includes a plurality of individual slide members which are snap fitted in a slidable fashion within a wall or ceiling mounted track. The drape has an elongated tape fixed to its upper margin and includes snap fasteners which mate with the slide members to secure the drape for sliding movement relative to the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Seat pedestal
    Patent number: 4754943
    Abstract: A pedestal for supporting a seat. The pedestal includes a tubular support connected to a raised portion of the base through locking tabs and a peripheral flap located on the lower plate member which carries the tubular support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Means for removably anchoring vehicle seats
    Patent number: 4595164
    Abstract: A device for anchoring to the floor of a vehicle a seat having a pair of U-shaped supports, wherein channels to receive said seat supports are anchored to the vehicle floor and a pair of anchors interlock with said channels and apply anchoring pressure to said seat supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Inventors: Andrew Froutzis, George Prathaftakis
  • Drapery hanger
    Patent number: 4216564
    Abstract: A drapery hanger having a support with a channel shaped track and a flexible tape secured to the upper margin of a drape and characterized by integral longitudinally spaced track-engaging parts each terminating in a V-shaped flange adapted for snap interlock with said track and slidable engagement in said track while supporting the weight of the drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis
  • Religious doll
    Patent number: D313446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventor: Andrew Froutzis