Patents by Inventor Bobby Donovan

Bobby Donovan 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: 10123620
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Nikki White
  • Publication number: 20160367030
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: BOBBY DONOVAN, NIKKI WHITE
  • Patent number: 9433294
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Nikki White
  • Patent number: 9398810
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Stephen Simons, Eddie Powell
  • Publication number: 20150054316
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: BOBBY DONOVAN, STEPHEN SIMONS, EDDIE POWELL
  • Publication number: 20150054315
    Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Nikki White
  • Patent number: 7328949
    Abstract: A rocker mechanism for a rocker recliner chair having a seat, a back, a pair of armrests, and a recliner mechanism. The rocker mechanism includes a support portion and a pair of rocker cams. The support portion includes a pair of side rails with a cross plate interconnecting the side rails and extending between the sides of the chair. The rocker cams include a cam portion and a sidewall. The cam portion rests upon an upper surface of the side rails. The sidewall projects upwardly from the rocker cam. A second cross plate interconnects the sidewalls of the rocker cams. The cross plates contain a number of tabs formed therein. The tabs on the first and second cross plates are used to mount a pair of spring sets there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Bill Tacker
  • Publication number: 20070205645
    Abstract: A rocker mechanism for a rocker recliner chair having a seat, a back, a pair of armrests, and a recliner mechanism. The rocker mechanism includes a support portion and a pair of rocker cams. The support portion includes a pair of side rails with a cross plate interconnecting the side rails and extending between the sides of the chair. The rocker cams include a cam portion and a sidewall. The cam portion rests upon an upper surface of the side rails. The sidewall projects upwardly from the rocker cam. A second cross plate interconnects the sidewalls of the rocker cams. The cross plates contain a number of tabs formed therein. The tabs on the first and second cross plates are used to mount a pair of spring sets there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Bobby Donovan, Bill Tacker