Patents by Inventor Clifford K. Weyher

Clifford K. Weyher 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).

  • Modular reclining chair and method
    Patent number: 5382073
    Abstract: A modular reclining chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular reclining chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occupant. The construction is such that the pre-assembled actuation mechanism is integrally suspended from and interdependent with box-like modular frame components. In this manner, the frame components can be upholstered prior to final assembly with the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy Chair Co.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Habegger, Larry P. LaPointe, Clifford K. Weyher, Jonathan R. Saul, Karl J. Komorowski
  • Modular reclining chair and method of making
    Patent number: 5301413
    Abstract: A modular reclining chair and method for assembling it are disclosed. The modular reclining chair includes a simplified actuation mechanism which significantly reduces system complexity and weight while providing improved comfort to the seat occupant. The construction is such that the pre-assembled actuation mechanism is integrally suspended from and interdependent with box-like modular frame components. In this manner, the frame components can be upholstered prior to final assembly with the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy Chair Co.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Habegger, Larry P. LaPointe, Clifford K. Weyher, Jonathan R. Saul, Karl J. Komorowski