Patents by Inventor Robert Clough

Robert Clough 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: 11453322
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to headrests for seats. More particularly, the invention concerns a fully adjustable headrest with novel neck support members for use in connection with furniture and with passenger vehicles such as aircraft, trains and buses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Patent number: 11396251
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to headrest assemblies for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a headrest assembly that provides adjustment between a raised position and a lowered position by way of a pair of compression springs or an over-centering linkage. Also provided herein is a method for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Reinhold Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Sergio Millan
  • Patent number: 11267382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to headrest assemblies for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a headrest assembly having a rail assembly with integrally formed friction assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Reinhold Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Sergio Millan
  • Publication number: 20220063469
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to headrests for seats. More particularly, the invention concerns a fully adjustable headrest with novel neck support members for use in connection with furniture and with passenger vehicles such as aircraft, trains and buses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Patent number: 11202510
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to foot pedestals for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a deployable foot pedestal that provides support and comfort to a passenger. The foot pedestal includes an internal torsion spring so that it remains stowed and flush with the rear of the seat back when not in use. It can be deployed for use by the passenger using their foot, or hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: REINHOLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Kosta Gianakopoulos
  • Publication number: 20210345780
    Abstract: A fully adjustable privacy/protective headrest with foldable protective wings for use in connection with furniture and with passenger vehicles such as aircraft, trains, and buses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Sergio Millan
  • Publication number: 20210178948
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to headrest assemblies for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a headrest assembly having a rail assembly with integrally formed friction assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Sergio Millan
  • Publication number: 20210178947
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to headrest assemblies for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a headrest assembly that provides adjustment between a raised position and a lowered position by way of a pair of compression springs or an over-centering linkage. Also provided herein is a method for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Sergio Millan
  • Publication number: 20210068549
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to foot pedestals for passenger vehicles. More specifically, the present disclosure describes a deployable foot pedestal that provides support and comfort to a passenger. The foot pedestal includes an internal torsion spring so that it remains stowed and flush with the rear of the seat back when not in use. It can be deployed for use by the passenger using their foot, or hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Kosta Gianakopoulos
  • Patent number: 7988235
    Abstract: A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Publication number: 20090322139
    Abstract: A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Publication number: 20080296957
    Abstract: A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Publication number: 20080265648
    Abstract: A vehicle seat that embodies a foot support assembly that is movable from a stowed position proximate the seat back to a deployed position wherein the assembly extends rearwardly of the seat. The foot support assembly of the vehicle seat includes a sub-assembly that comprises a pair of side-support members that support a footrest, the sub-assembly being positioned so as to automatically pivot downwardly as the foot support assembly is moved into its deployed position. The footrest is pivotally connected to the pair of side-support members for movement from a stowed position between the side-support members to a deployed position wherein it extends outwardly from the side-support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Patent number: 7387342
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable armrest that is suitable for use in connection with various types of passenger vehicles, including commercial aircraft. The armrest includes a slide mechanism for permitting easy height adjustment of the armrest and also includes a locking mechanism for securely locking the headrest in the desired elevated position. The armrest moves in a smooth vertical motion and is continuously biased toward an upraised position. Vertical adjustment of the armrest is accomplished by pushing a push button located in the upper portion of the armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Roberto E. Arance
  • Patent number: 7364239
    Abstract: An adjustable headrest that provides both support and comfort to the user and one that can be used in connection with various types of passenger vehicles. The headrest includes slide means for permitting easy height adjustment of the headrest and also includes means for adjusting the headrest forwardly and rearwardly. Further, the headrest includes easily adjustable, wing-like, side-support members that are pivotally connected to a centrally located, vertically adjustable head support member by means of specially designed hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Patent number: 7264313
    Abstract: An adjustable headrest for use with furniture and vehicle seats that includes novel slide mechanisms for permitting easy vertical and horizontal adjustments of the headrest relative to the seat. The headrest also includes wing-like side support members that are pivotally connected to horizontally adjustable slide mechanisms by constant torque hinges. Additionally, the headrest includes a mechanism for permitting pivotal movement of the entire headrest relative to the seat connector which connects the headrest to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Publication number: 20070108827
    Abstract: An adjustable headrest for use with furniture and vehicle seats that includes novel slide mechanisms for permitting easy vertical and horizontal adjustments of the headrest relative to the seat. The headrest also includes wing-like side support members that are pivotally connected to horizontally adjustable slide mechanisms by constant torque hinges. Additionally, the headrest includes a mechanism for permitting pivotal movement of the entire headrest relative to the seat connector which connects the headrest to the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Clough
  • Publication number: 20070085194
    Abstract: A dielectric composite material containing a toughened benzocyclobutene resin and at least about 50% by weight of an inorganic filler. Also electronic packages having at least one conductive layer and at least one layer of the dielectric composite material. The dielectric composite material can have a dielectric constant less than about 3.5, and a dielectric loss of less than about 0.004.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Guoping Mao, Shichun Qu, Fuming Li, Robert Clough, Nelson O'Bryan
  • Publication number: 20070085212
    Abstract: A dielectric composite material containing a toughened benzocyclobutene resin and at least about 50% by weight of an inorganic filler. Also electronic packages having at least one conductive layer and at least one layer of the dielectric composite material. The dielectric composite material can have a dielectric constant less than about 3.5, and a dielectric loss of less than about 0.004.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Guoping Mao, Shichun Qu, Fuming Li, Robert Clough, Nelson O'Bryan
  • Publication number: 20070004844
    Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of about 9 to about 20 wt % poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene) and about 80 to about 91 wt % cyanate ester of the total weight of the poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene) and cyanate ester. Also, an article comprising a cured mixture having a continuous phase comprising poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene) and a discrete or co-continuous phase comprising cyanate ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Clough, Fuming Li, Mary Swierczek, Bradley Givot