Patents by Inventor Benjamin David Stephens

Benjamin David Stephens 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).

  • Patent number: 12653734
    Abstract: A wheelchair anchor system for a vehicle, the wheelchair anchor system comprising a support surface configured to support a portion of a wheelchair; a floor mount configured to secure a portion of the wheelchair to a surface of the vehicle; an attachment mechanism for securing a portion of the wheelchair to the floor mount; and a harness configured to secure an occupant of the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Supernal, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Pozzi, Benjamin David Stephens
  • Publication number: 20260015077
    Abstract: A vehicle (600, 700) is disclosed. The vehicle (600, 700) includes a body forming a door opening. The vehicle (600, 700) also includes a first hinge (607, 707) coupled to the body. The vehicle (600, 700) further includes a door (608, 708) coupled to the body at the door opening and movable between an open position and a closed position. The door (608, 708) includes a first door portion (608A, 708A) including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is coupled to the first hinge (607, 707) and configured to rotate in a first direction in the open position and the second end is coupled to a second hinge (609, 709). The door (608, 708) also includes a second door portion (608B, 708B) coupled to the second hinge (609, 709) and configured to rotate at an angle to the first door portion (608A, 708A) in the open position and form a single surface with the first door portion (608A, 708A) in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Alexander POZZI, Benjamin David STEPHENS, Mark BJORNHOLM, Mauricio CASTRO
  • Publication number: 20240278919
    Abstract: A reclining seat comprising a back portion including a plurality of sidewalls; a seat portion; a plurality of legs, wherein each of the plurality of legs is attached to a sidewall of the back portion; a pivot configured to allow a portion of the seat to recline; and a recline mechanism, the recline mechanism including a recline positioner including a plurality of recesses, and a recline adjustment pin, wherein the recline adjustment pin is configured to fit into at least one of the plurality of recesses of the recline positioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Supernal, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin David STEPHENS, Alexander POZZI
  • Publication number: 20240016673
    Abstract: A wheelchair anchor system for a vehicle, the wheelchair anchor system comprising a support surface configured to support a portion of a wheelchair; a floor mount configured to secure a portion of the wheelchair to a surface of the vehicle; an attachment mechanism for securing a portion of the wheelchair to the floor mount; and a harness configured to secure an occupant of the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Supernal, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander POZZI, BENJAMIN David STEPHENS
  • Patent number: D653888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clarke Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Flores Velazquez, Paul Francis Tramontina, Benjamin David Stephens
  • Patent number: D653891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Flores Velazquez, Paul Francis Tramontina, Benjamin David Stephens
  • Patent number: D656348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Flores Velazquez, Paul Francis Tramontina, Benjamin David Stephens
  • Patent number: D656766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Flores Velazquez, Benjamin David Stephens