Patents by Inventor Charles G. Pearson

Charles G. Pearson 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).

  • Locking and positioning device for reclining seats
    Patent number: 4452098
    Abstract: A locking and positioning device for reclining seats including a back member pivotally connected to a seat member for movement between an upright position and various inclined positions. The locking and positioning device includes first and second telescoping members interconnected by a pair of gripping elements which are normally biased into frictional gripping engagement with one of the members for preventing relative movement between the members in either direction of travel between the members. Manually actuatable control member is provided for releasing the pair of gripping elements from gripping engagement with the one member for preventing relative movement between the members in either direction of travel between the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: General Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: John B. Wallace, Charles G. Pearson