Patents by Inventor Nathaniel L. Smith

Nathaniel L. 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).

  • Reclining chair
    Patent number: 6022071
    Abstract: A swivel type chair that functions as both a high back desk chair and a recliner. The seat and backrest pivot as a unit on the base between upright and reclined positions and a footrest is movable pivotally with respect to the seat and is tucked underneath the seat when the chair is in the upright position to function as a desk chair and elevates to an extended position automatically when the chair is moved to the reclined position. A brake mechanism is carried on the chair for locking the seat and backrest in any selected position between the upright and reclined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Smith
  • Chair
    Patent number: 5857739
    Abstract: A swivel type chair that functions as both a high back desk chair and a recliner. The seat and backrest pivot as a unit on the base between upright and reclined positions and a footrest is movable pivotally with respect to the seat and is tucked underneath the seat when the chair is in the upright position to function as a desk chair and elevates to an extended position automatically when the chair is moved to the reclined position. A brake mechanism is carried on the chair for locking the seat and backrest in any selected position between the upright and reclined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Nepsco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Smith
  • Shoulder carrying strap
    Patent number: 5806733
    Abstract: A shoulder carrying strap for luggage, handbags, brief cases, and the likes having a chevron-shaped pad made of a soft and flexible material and a belt extending from each end thereof and carrying fasteners at their free ends. A hinge-like fold is provided across the center of the pad to enable it to readily conform to the shoulder. The center liner of the belts are aligned with the center line of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Nepsco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Smith
  • Shoulder carrying strap
    Patent number: D386310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Nepsco, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Smith
  • Reclining chair
    Patent number: D401075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Nathaniel L. Smith