Patents by Inventor Marta V. Tornero

Marta V. Tornero 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).

  • Articulated chair for health care
    Patent number: 6767066
    Abstract: A chair having reclining capabilities is provided for use with infirm or geriatric patients. The chair includes a fabric seat and back which is formed from woven elastomeric yarns which allow by directional strips. The woven fabric provides air circulation to the patient to help prevent skin ulcerations and other ailments produced by prolonged contact. The woven fabric also allows for quick draining and drying due to liquid contact. The seat and back in the preferred embodiment are formed from extruded aluminum members which engage the fabric in a taut condition i.e. by resilient lateral supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Patrician Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero
  • FURNITURE STRUCTURE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20020190562
    Abstract: A furniture structure and method are provided for chairs or other furniture as used in offices, homes and the like. The structure provides an improved method of assembly using stretchable fabric spaced between opposing side frame members. Inserts attached to the fabric are used to selectively draw the fabric towards the side frames with threaded members so that a desirable tension can be applied to the fabric for comfort and aesthetic purposes. When worn the fabric can be easily replaced in the field by unskilled consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero
  • Furniture structure and method
    Patent number: 6494540
    Abstract: A furniture structure and method are provided for chairs or other furniture as used in offices and homes. The structure provides an improved method of assembly using stretchable fabric spaced between opposing side frame members. Inserts attached to the fabric are used to selectively draw the fabric towards the side frames with threaded members so that a desirable tension can be applied to the fabric for comfort and aesthetic purposes. When worn the fabric can be easily replaced in the field by unskilled consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero
  • Stowable tray and method
    Patent number: 5927799
    Abstract: A chair comprises a stowable tray in which the tray is shaped like a rhomboid and folds across the seat of the chair at an angle with respect to the chair back. A spring provides assistance when the stowable tray is drawn from its housing. Additionally, a number of noise mufflers are provided, which make the chair well suited for use in settings where silence is valued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Carson's Inc.
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero
  • Adjustable chair back
    Patent number: D303598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Patrician Furniture Co. Inc.
    Inventor: Marta V. Tornero