Patents by Inventor Norman L. Freeman

Norman L. Freeman 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: 6612652
    Abstract: A theater seat assembly includes a pair of opposed stanchions for attachment to a support surface, a generally horizontal seat portion disposed between and operatively connected to the stanchions, and a generally upright back portion disposed between and operatively connected to the stanchions. The theater seat assembly may include a lounge mechanism operatively connected to the back portion and the stanchions to allow the back portion to lounge rearward relative to the stanchion. The theater seat assembly may also include a cushion suspension system operatively connected to the seat portion and the stanchions to allow the seat portion to deflect downwardly relative to the stanchions. The theater seat assembly may further include each one of the seat portion and the back portion having a frame, a cushion disposed adjacent the frame and a trim cover covering the cushion and attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Greystone International, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Tenenboym, Daniel M. Duhaime, Mark Matthews, Norman L. Freeman, Teh-Feng Fang
  • Publication number: 20030102703
    Abstract: A theater seat assembly includes a pair of opposed stanchions for attachment to a support surface, a generally horizontal seat portion disposed between and operatively connected to the stanchions, and a generally upright back. portion disposed between and operatively connected to the stanchions. The theater seat assembly may include a lounge mechanism operatively connected to the back portion and the stanchions to allow the back portion to lounge rearward relative to the stanchion. The theater seat assembly may also include a cushion suspension system operatively connected to the seat portion and the stanchions to allow the seat portion to deflect downwardly relative to the stanchions. The theater seat assembly may further include each one of the seat portion and the back portion having a frame, a cushion disposed adjacent the frame and a trim cover covering the cushion and attached to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Alex Tenenboym, Daniel M. Duhaime, Mark Matthews, Norman L. Freeman, Teh-Feng Fang
  • Patent number: 5237117
    Abstract: Catalyst supports, catalyst systems, methods for the preparation thereof, and dimerization process therewith are provided catalyst supports are extruded from a thick paste of potassium carbonate and water catalyst systems comprise at least one elemental alkali metal deposited on the catalyst support. Optionally, the catalyst system further comprises at least one promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Paul F. Schubert, Ralph E. Bonnell, Norman L. Freeman, Jr., Denton C. Fentress, Kent E. Mitchell, Richard E. Lowery, Dodnald H. Kubicek
  • Patent number: 5202298
    Abstract: Catalyst supports, catalyst systems, methods for the preparation thereof, and dimerization process therewith are provided catalyst supports are extruded from a thick paste of potassium carbonate and water catalyst systems comprise at least one elemental alkali metal deposited on the catalyst sypport. Optionally, the catalyst system further comprises at least one promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Paul F. Schubert, Ralph E. Bonnell, Norman L. Freeman, Jr., Denton C. Fentress, Kent E. Mitchell, Richard E. Lowrey, Donald H. Kubicek, Warren M. Ewert
  • Patent number: 4248265
    Abstract: An improved adjustable relief valve is provided having a valve body with a valve body inlet and outlet disposed therein. A reciprocating plunger is disposed in said valve body, and is movable between a first closed position isolating said valve body inlet and outlet, and a second open position communicating said valve body inlet and outlet. A pilot valve means is operatively associated with said plunger to control the flow of fluid from said valve body inlet to said plunger. Both said plunger and said pilot valve means have adjustable spring means for urging them toward their respective closed positions. An auxiliary means is provided for opening said relief valve without varying the adjustments of said spring means, so that said relief valve may be purged with a cleansing fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: Halliburton Services
    Inventor: Norman L. Freeman, Jr.