Patents by Inventor Kerry L. Welsh

Kerry L. Welsh 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: 7374247
    Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate post having a first end and a second end; a clamp coupled to the first end of the post, the clamp including a dimension suitable to couple to a seat frame of a chair; a leg support frame including a first portion pivotally coupled to the second end of the post and a second portion; and a leg support coupled to the second portion of the leg support frame. A method including coupling a leg support assembly to a chair, the leg support assembly including a leg support frame, wherein in a coupled configuration with a chair on a surface, coupling includes coupling such that a first portion of the leg support frame is in contact with the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kerry L. Welsh, Nigel Miller
  • Publication number: 20040206790
    Abstract: An apparatus including receptacle having an opening with dimensions suitable for accomodating a beverage container having a volume suitable for consuming of a beverage in a single seating; and a fastening member coupled to the receptacle and having a protruding portion representatively adapted to be coupled to an armrest of a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh
  • Patent number: 6739652
    Abstract: An apparatus including receptacle having an opening with dimensions suitable for accommodating a beverage container having a volume suitable for consuming of a beverage in a single seating; and a fastening member coupled to the receptacle and having a protruding portion representatively adapted to be coupled to an armrest of a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh
  • Publication number: 20030193222
    Abstract: An apparatus including receptacle having an opening with dimensions suitable for accommodating a beverage container having a volume suitable for consuming of a beverage in a single seating; and a fastening member coupled to the receptacle and having a protruding portion representatively adapted to be coupled to an armrest of a chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh
  • Patent number: 6056172
    Abstract: A backpack unit comprising a frame of a material selected from a metal alloy, including, but not limited to, aluminum, aluminum alloy, steel, and steel alloy or plastic. The frame includes a U-shaped seat frame pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back frame through a cross-member, a U-shaped front leg frame pivotally coupled to the seat panel and pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back leg frame. The frame is capable of being folded such that the back frame, the seat frame, the front leg frame, and the back leg frame folds substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh
  • Patent number: RE39022
    Abstract: A backpack unit comprising a frame of a material selected from a metal alloy, including, but not limited to, aluminum, aluminum alloy, steel, and steel alloy or plastic. The frame includes a U-shaped seat frame pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back frame through a cross-member, a U-shaped front leg frame pivotally coupled to the seat panel and pivotally coupled at its ends to ends of a U-shaped back leg frame. The frame is capable of being folded such that the back frame, the seat frame, the front leg frame, and the back leg frame folds substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Kerry L. Welsh