Patents by Inventor Nichelle Jones

Nichelle Jones 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).

  • Self locking and releasing hinge assembly
    Patent number: 9394735
    Abstract: A self-locking and releasing dual-axis hinge automatically locks when unfolded, and automatically unlocks when folded in a determined sequence. The sequence for folding entails rotating about one axis of rotation to release a movable locking element and then rotating about the other axis of rotation. Such unlocking is automatic. The hinge is well suited for a wide range of applications including folding furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Nichelle Jones
  • SELF LOCKING AND RELEASING HINGE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160108655
    Abstract: A self-locking and releasing dual-axis hinge automatically locks when unfolded, and automatically unlocks when folded in a determined sequence. The sequence for folding entails rotating about one axis of rotation to release a movable locking element and then rotating about the other axis of rotation. Such unlocking is automatic. The hinge is well suited for a wide range of applications including folding furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Nichelle Jones