Patents by Inventor Serge Large

Serge Large 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: 8267472
    Abstract: The general field of the invention is that of seats comprising foldaway trays. More precisely, the seat according to the invention is specifically adapted in order to fold away large-dimension screens. It comprises at least one armrest and a foldaway display screen. The screen comprises an articulated supporting arm mounted on a movable carriage and the armrest comprises a circularly arcuate rail, the top end of the rail being substantially vertical and the bottom portion substantially horizontal, the carriage being secured to said rail and being able to move in translation between a first bottom position for stowage of the screen and a second top position of the screen. The screen may also comprise a cover so that it can be used as a tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Serge Large, Stéphane Poveda, Patrick Vouillon
  • Publication number: 20100171350
    Abstract: The invention relates to seats with a pivoting tray. More particularly, said seat (1) is specifically designed for pivoting screens (2) of large size and comprises at least one armrest (4) and one pivoting display screen. The screen has a jointed support arm (22) mounted on a moving carriage (24) and the armrest has a rail (3) in the form of a circular arc, the top ed of the rail being essentially vertical and the bottom part being essentially horizontal the carriage being mounted on said rail and can be moved in translation between a first low storage position for the screen and a second high position for the screen. The screen may also have a cover (21) such as to be usable as a tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Thales
    Inventors: Serge Large, Stéphane Poveda, Patrick Vouillon