Patents by Inventor John S. Shovar

John S. Shovar 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).

  • Seat assembly
    Patent number: 4880276
    Abstract: A novel seat assembly is disclosed including a foam cushion assembly, a rigid shell, a cover and means for holding the components in assembled relation. The cushion assembly comprises a foam cushion, including a peripheral lip extending around the side of the cushion, and an internal rigid framework located to maintain the predetermined configuration of the lip. The shell has an edge configured to align and mate with the cushion lip. The cover overlies the front of the cushion with its free peripheral section extending between the cushion lip and the shell edge. The cushion assembly can be mounted to the shell in a variety of ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Sears Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John S. Shovar
  • Seat assembly
    Patent number: 4792189
    Abstract: A novel seat assembly is disclosed including a foam cushion assembly, a rigid shell, a cover and means for holding the components in assembled relation. The cushion assembly comprises a foam cushion, including a peripheral lip extending around the side of the cushion, and an internal rigid framework located to maintain the predetermined configuration of the lip. The shell has an edge configured to align and mate with the cushion lip. The cover overlies the front of the cushion with its free peripheral section extending between the cushion lip and the shell edge. The cushion assembly is rotatably mounted to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: John S. Shovar