Patents by Inventor Jose Figueras Mitjans

Jose Figueras Mitjans 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: 8746797
    Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in the object of patent P200603269 for “Automatic rotation system for tilting seats of chairs or armchairs”, comprising rotation supports formed by two parts (1 and 2) which are rotating in relation to one another, between which there is incorporated a rotating draw-spring (4), one of the parts (2) of each rotating support determining an annular channel (5), in which there is housed a ring (6) together with a high-viscosity silicone filler, such that said ring (6) is linked by pulling with the other part (1) of the rotating support, a braking action occurring on the rotation movement between the two parts (1 and 2) due to the friction of that ring (6) with the silicone in the channel (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 8695513
    Abstract: A folding reading desk formed by a support structure with two boards, with an intermediate cavity in-between wherein a worktop board can be introduced and extracted, wherein said worktop board is coupled, in a sliding assembly with a braking system, to a board arranged in the mentioned intermediate cavity between the facing boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 8201797
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring foot for chairs positioned at desks, comprising a column (1) having a lower anchor (2) for securing same to the ground and an upper supporting element (3), rotatably coupled thereto, for securing the body of the chair (13). The supporting element (3) includes a carriage (7) which can move longitudinally along a guide (8) forwards and backwards in relation to the desk (17) and which can rotate in relation to the column (1). In addition, the supporting element (3) can include a lower cam (25) positioned facing another complementary upper cam (22) that is inserted therein by means of helical tracks (24). The lower cam (25) is pushed upwards by the return force of a spring (27), thereby rotating the upper cam (22) and rotating the seat to the initial position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 8016357
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic rotation system for tilting seats of chairs or armchairs, comprising a seat fastener having at least one holder formed by first and second parts rotatably coupled together; first and second conformations respectively attached to the first and second rotatably coupled seat fastener parts; and a spring incorporated between the first and second rotatably coupled seat fastener parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 7990086
    Abstract: Seat-assembly movement system, for collecting up and deploying rows of seats (1) at the installation site, by means of sliding on guides (2) arranged in the floor, the movement of the rows of seats (1) being managed by means of a control system comprising a master PLC or a computer unit, for governing the installation, in combination with respective slave PLCs arranged on the carriages (3) carrying the rows of seats and in connection with devices for controlling the position of said carriages (3) on the mounting guides (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 7950507
    Abstract: The invention relates to a damping mechanism for folding seats in chairs, having an application in seats (1) incorporated in an articulated assembly by means of shafts (2), with springs (4) which act in the sense that they tilt the seat towards a vertical folded position, incorporating in each shaft (2) an eccentric cam (5) on which there is supported a damping piston which exerts retention action for smoothing the upward rotation of the seat by the action of the springs (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Publication number: 20110067607
    Abstract: A folding reading desk formed by a support structure with two boards, with an intermediate cavity in-between wherein a worktop board can be introduced and extracted, wherein said worktop board is coupled, in a sliding assembly with a braking system, to a board arranged in the mentioned intermediate cavity between the facing boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING, S.L.
    Inventor: JOSÉ FIGUERAS MITJANS
  • Patent number: 7901004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a movable installation comprising rows of seats. The inventive installation is formed by guides (1) which are housed in the ground and on which the rows of seats (2) are slidably mounted such that they can slide between a position in which they are grouped together and a position in which they are spaced apart. The aforementioned guides (1) define (i) upper extensions which provide a ground leveling reference during the assembly of the installation and (ii) a housing for the insertion of cover plates (10) which are level with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Publication number: 20110024246
    Abstract: The invention relates to a damping mechanism for folding seats in chairs, having an application in seats (1) incorporated in an articulated assembly by means of shafts (2), with springs (4) which act in the sense that they tilt the seat towards a vertical folded position, incorporating in each shaft (2) an eccentric cam (5) on which there is supported a damping piston which exerts retention action for smoothing the upward rotation of the seat by the action of the springs (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING, S.L.
    Inventor: JOSÉ FIGUERAS MITJANS
  • Patent number: 7874614
    Abstract: A system for mounting writing tablets to armchairs includes a slide guide mounted inside the armrest of the armchair. The writing tablet is slidable on the slide guide between a concealed position inside the armrest and a projecting position outside the armrest. A support is rotatably attached to the armrest and includes an upper stop element that can be adjusted to ensure the writing tablet is horizontal when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Publication number: 20110012410
    Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in the object of patent P200603269 for “Automatic rotation system for tilting seats of chairs or armchairs”, comprising rotation supports formed by two parts (1 and 2) which are rotating in relation to one another, between which there is incorporated a rotating draw-spring (4), one of the parts (2) of each rotating support determining an annular channel (5), in which there is housed a ring (6) together with a high-viscosity silicone filler, such that said ring (6) is linked by pulling with the other part (1) of the rotating support, a braking action occurring on the rotation movement between the two parts (1 and 2) due to the friction of that ring (6) with the silicone in the channel (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Publication number: 20100213745
    Abstract: The invention relates to a folding armchair for conference halls, formed by a seat (1) and a backrest (2) articulated to one another and the assembly being arranged by means of articulations (9) between the seat (1) and side supports (5), rotation devices (10) being incorporated in the articulations (9), which rotation devices allow a free rotation in the direction of the swinging of the seat (1) towards a use position, but which in the direction of swinging towards an upward folded position determine a progressive damping of the rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING, S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: 7699388
    Abstract: A seating installation, which is concealable under the floor. The seats are mounted in articulated manner, with the possibility of swiveling between a lowered, cleared-away position and a raised position of use, on pillars which are fixed to the base floor. A number of flaps are mounted in articulated manner on the same pillars forming a raised access floor under which the seats may be concealed in the lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D638634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating. S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D650190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D650199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D653466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.A.
    Inventor: José Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D654708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D681969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Figueras International Seating S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans
  • Patent number: D746076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: FIGUERAS INTERNATIONAL SEATING, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Figueras Mitjans