Patents by Inventor Bruce Swomley

Bruce Swomley 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).

  • Aircraft seat back assembly
    Patent number: 9580175
    Abstract: The seat back portion of a passenger aircraft seat is built of an elastomer mesh type diaphragm without conventional cushions or dress covers, in order to maximize space available to the passenger while reducing costs and weight. The diaphragm is attached and tensioned into a structural frame, which also supports a slide-in rear shroud closeout. The frame is designed to remain exposed, showing a decorative finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Franklin Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Velasco, Bruce Swomley
  • AIRCRAFT SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140300171
    Abstract: The seat back portion of a passenger aircraft seat is built of an elastomer mesh type diaphragm without conventional cushions or dress covers, in order to maximize space available to the passenger while reducing costs and weight. The diaphragm is attached and tensioned into a structural frame, which also supports a slide-in rear shroud closeout. The frame is designed to remain exposed, showing a decorative finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: FRANKLIN PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Howard Velasco, Bruce Swomley