Patents by Inventor Lee J. Barras

Lee J. Barras 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).

  • Folding chair
    Patent number: 4826241
    Abstract: A folding chair comprises left and right A-frames which are connected by fore and aft jointed cross braces. Each A-frame comprises two legs which are pivotally connected at their upper ends. The cross braces are pivotally attached to the legs of the A-frames at the lower end of the braces, and connected to the legs at the upper end of the cross braces with short links forming the upper joint of the cross brace strut. The seat and back of the chair are pivotally connected to one another. The chair folds into a bundle having a length substantially equal to that of the legs of the A-frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: Lee J. Barras
  • Folding chair
    Patent number: 4717201
    Abstract: A folding chair comprises left and right "A" frames which are connected by fore and aft cross braces. Each "A" frame comprises two legs, equal in length, which are pivotally connected at their upper ends. The cross braces are pivotally attached to the legs of the "A" frames at the lower end of the braces, and slidingly connected to the legs at the upper end of the cross braces. The seat and back of the chair are pivotally connected to one another. The chair folds into a bundle having a length substantially equal to that of the legs of the "A" frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Inventor: Lee J. Barras