Patents by Inventor Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen

Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen 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: 9700148
    Abstract: An article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and having a back edge and a front edge, a support coupled to the base near the back edge and a distance from the front edge, and a linkage coupling the support to the base so that the support can be presented in generally upright and generally forward positions relative to the base. The distance from the front edge of the base to the support in the upright position is greater than the distance from the front edge of the base to the support in the forward position, and the support provides a surface that is a top surface when the support is in the upright position and is a rear surface when the support is in the forward position. The support remains between the back and front edges of the base in both the upright and forward positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Arko, Timothy Stuive
  • Publication number: 20160166071
    Abstract: An article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and having a back edge and a front edge, a support coupled to the base near the back edge and a distance from the front edge, and a linkage coupling the support to the base so that the support can be presented in generally upright and generally forward positions relative to the base. The distance from the front edge of the base to the support in the upright position is greater than the distance from the front edge of the base to the support in the forward position, and the support provides a surface that is a top surface when the support is in the upright position and is a rear surface when the support is in the forward position. The support remains between the back and front edges of the base in both the upright and forward positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Arko, Timothy Stuive
  • Patent number: 9259089
    Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Arko, Timothy Stuive
  • Publication number: 20140217793
    Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Arko, Timothy Stuive
  • Patent number: 8721000
    Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Marin Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Peter Arko, Timothy Dean Stuive
  • Publication number: 20130320734
    Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Marin Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Peter Arko, Timothy Dean Stulve
  • Patent number: D698177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Robert Arko, Jesse Marin Menayan
  • Patent number: D698178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Robert Arko, Jesse Menayan
  • Patent number: D698179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Robert Arko, Jesse Menayan
  • Patent number: D726424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Robert Arko, Jesse Menayan
  • Patent number: D991205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: URMET S.P.A.
    Inventor: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen
  • Patent number: D991206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: URMET S.P.A.
    Inventor: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen
  • Patent number: D991207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: URMET S.P.A.
    Inventor: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen
  • Patent number: D1008206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: URMET S.P.A.
    Inventor: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen