Patents by Inventor Josh T. Smith

Josh T. Smith 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).

  • Amenities panel for passenger seat for holding passenger belongings and devices
    Patent number: 10843613
    Abstract: An amenities panel for a passenger seat includes a body and at least one convenience feature. The body includes an aft-facing side and is configured to connect to a backrest of the passenger seat. The amenities panel is configured to be positioned between a forward-facing side of the backrest and a stowed tray table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Josh T. Smith, Christopher D. Stewart, Jason K. Smith, Kevin Waters, Nahum Madrid
  • AMENITIES PANEL FOR PASSENGER SEAT FOR HOLDING PASSENGER BELONGINGS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190283644
    Abstract: An amenities panel for a passenger seat includes a body and at least one convenience feature. The body includes an aft-facing side and is configured to connect to a backrest of the passenger seat. The amenities panel is configured to be positioned between a forward-facing side of the backrest and a stowed tray table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Josh T. Smith, Christopher D. Stewart, Jason K. Smith, Kevin Waters, Nahum Madrid
  • Integrated deployable leg rest for reclining passenger seats
    Patent number: 10329020
    Abstract: Described are reclining passenger seats having deployable leg rests coupled to the seat bottom. An actuator, which may be a gas cylinder, spring, or electric motor, moves the deployable leg rest between stowed and deployed positions. A locking mechanism may be used to stabilize the deployable leg rest in the stowed position, the deployed position, or any intermediate position. The coupling of the deployable leg rest to the seat bottom allows for a greater range of movement with a lighter, more compact mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Josh T. Smith, Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Raul G. Reyes
  • Reclining passenger seat
    Patent number: 9994321
    Abstract: Described is a passenger seat that includes a seat back with a lower portion disposed adjacent to the seat bottom, and recline mechanism configured to move the passenger seat between an upright position and a reclined position. The recline mechanism may move the passenger seat in two directions. The recline mechanism may include a plurality of corresponding members configured to interface with a plurality of elongate motion members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Marc W. Kinard, Josh T. Smith, Andreas Bucher, John D. Allen, Raul G. Reyes, Hollie C. Driscoll
  • RECLINING PASSENGER SEAT
    Publication number: 20170174345
    Abstract: Described is a passenger seat that includes a seat back with a lower portion disposed adjacent to the seat bottom, and recline mechanism configured to move the passenger seat between an upright position and a reclined position. The recline mechanism may move the passenger seat in two directions. The recline mechanism may include a plurality of corresponding members configured to interface with a plurality of elongate motion members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Marc W. Kinard, Josh T. Smith, Andreas Bucher, John D. Allen, Raul G. Reyes, Hollie C. Driscoll
  • INTEGRATED DEPLOYABLE LEG REST FOR RECLINING PASSENGER SEATS
    Publication number: 20170096225
    Abstract: Described are reclining passenger seats having deployable leg rests coupled to the seat bottom. An actuator, which may be a gas cylinder, spring, or electric motor, moves the deployable leg rest between stowed and deployed positions. A locking mechanism may be used to stabilize the deployable leg rest in the stowed position, the deployed position, or any intermediate position. The coupling of the deployable leg rest to the seat bottom allows for a greater range of movement with a lighter, more compact mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Josh T. Smith, Justin K. Murnan, Ty Parker, Raul G. Reyes