Patents by Inventor Scott C. Erb

Scott C. Erb 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: 7850238
    Abstract: Dynamic furniture having platforms in dynamic attachment to an actuator assembly that in turn is in dynamic attachment to a base. Use of motional platforms supported by a motional actuator assembly permits an article of the furniture to conform to the many and varied body positions a user wants, and allows a user to more easily change body positions while remaining within the furniture, and in medical scenarios may obviate most needs to transfer a patient from one article of furniture to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventors: Scott C. Erb, Mark M. Erb
  • Publication number: 20090021057
    Abstract: Dynamic furniture having platforms in dynamic attachment to an actuator assembly that in turn is in dynamic attachment to a base. Use of motional platforms supported by a motional actuator assembly permits an article of the furniture to conform to the many and varied body positions a user wants, and allows a user to more easily change body positions while remaining within the furniture, and in medical scenarios may obviate most needs to transfer a patient from one article of furniture to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Scott C. Erb, Mark M. Erb
  • Patent number: 6050642
    Abstract: A multiple position, reclining and stretching chair includes a base structure having side walls with corral openings into which the ends of an axle extend. The axle is rotatably secured to a lumbar platform that is a part of a multi-panel body support platform assembly. The body support platform assembly is positioned above an arcuate, adjustable, lockable, contact support structure that pivots forward and rearward about one or more pivot members either or both of which that may be substantially attached to the base structure. The contact support structure may also comprise two sets of independently acting contact support members that allow the front roller to move independently of the rear roller. Also disclosed is an embodiment wherein the arcuate roller assembly rocks back and forth about the surface of a horizontal cross support member of the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Scott C. Erb
  • Patent number: RE45281
    Abstract: Dynamic furniture having platforms in dynamic attachment to an actuator assembly that in turn is in dynamic attachment to a base. Use of motional platforms supported by a motional actuator assembly permits an article of the furniture to conform to the many and varied body positions a user wants, and allows a user to more easily change body positions while remaining within the furniture, and in medical scenarios may obviate most needs to transfer a patient from one article of furniture to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Exciting Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Erb, Mark M. Erb