Patents by Inventor James E. Abraham

James E. Abraham 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: 5630643
    Abstract: A chair includes a base, a chair control and tilt mechanism, a shell assembly and a cushion assembly. The shell assembly includes a seat shell fixed to the base and a separate back shell. The back shell and seat shell are interconnected by a mechanical hinge. The hinge includes a pair of tabs on the back shell received in sockets defined by the seat shell. The tabs are retained in the sockets by the chair base. Back supports or chair arms have ends operatively connected to the tilt mechanism. Opposite ends of the arms are secured to the seat back to support and guide the back during tilting movement. The cushion assembly includes a molded foam member having a fabric or other upholstery material joined thereto. The back shell includes an integral, hinged upholstery flap. The fabric of the cushion assembly is folded over and joined to the flap. The flap is folded and operatively connected to a rear surface of the back shell. The seat shell includes another integral upholstery attachment flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Inventors: Brian L. Scholten, James E. Abraham, Dale M. Groendal, Robert M. Scheper, Thomas R. Hahn, Douglas A. Smith
  • Patent number: D351070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Scheper, Dale M. Groendal, James E. Abraham, Thomas R. Hahn, Cheryl D. Baumgartner, Douglas A. Smith, Brian L. Scholten
  • Patent number: D355303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Scheper, Dale M. Groendal, James E. Abraham, Thomas R. Hahn, Cheryl D. Baumgartner, Douglas A. Smith, Brian L. Scholten
  • Patent number: D360770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Scheper, Dale M. Groendal, James E. Abraham, Thomas R. Hahn, Cheryl D. Baumgartner, Douglas A. Smith, Brian L. Scholten