Patents by Inventor Shirley A. Bonds

Shirley A. Bonds 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: 6616235
    Abstract: A seatback assembly having an integral generally “U” shaped head/neck rest within its seatback that can be configured to accommodate a variety of positions while in use and incorporated into the seatback when not in use. The seat assembly has a seatback attached to a lower seat having a support arch and an opening. A generally “U” shaped head/neck rest is disposed within and pivotally attached to the seatback opening by a pair of mounting bars. The pivotal mount allows an open position for use and a closed position that is integral with the seatback. The mounting bars can be slidably mounted to the seatback and have locking mechanisms. Other features can include an internal frame, a pivotal attachment between the lower seat and seatback and the support arch can be made of tube steel and have padding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: World Market, Inc.
    Inventors: Abolfazl Khavari, Shirley A. Bonds