Patents by Inventor Merrill-Lee Peterson

Merrill-Lee Peterson 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: 7017996
    Abstract: A portable chair which, when assembled, supports a user in the prone position and comprises inter-fitting parts allowing the chair assembly to be reconfigurable, adjustable, collapsible and easy to transport. Two side panels are pivotally connected at a straddle edge into which a seat member slidably attaches for supporting the panels in a stable splayed open position. Optional and additional support members inter-fit through corresponding openings in the side panels. Elbow and arm rests removeably attach to the side panels. The hinged connection allows the side panels to rotate between a collapsed to a parallel, closed position to the open position. The various seat member, support members and arm rests removeably attach to an inner wall of the collapsed side panels for easy transportation as one unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Merrill-Lee Peterson
  • Publication number: 20050012378
    Abstract: A portable chair which, when assembled, supports a user in the prone position and comprises inter-fitting parts allowing the chair assembly to be reconfigurable, adjustable, collapsible and easy to transport. Two side panels are pivotally connected at a straddle edge into which a seat member slidably attaches for supporting the panels in a stable splayed open position. Optional and additional support members inter-fit through corresponding openings in the side panels. Elbow and arm rests removeably attach to the side panels. The hinged connection allows the side panels to rotate between a collapsed to a parallel, closed position to the open position. The various seat member, support members and arm rests removeably attach to an inner wall of the collapsed side panels for easy transportation as one unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventor: Merrill-Lee Peterson