Patents by Inventor Steve Laufer

Steve Laufer 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: 6572187
    Abstract: An anchoring system for releasably engaging a seat assembly to a fixed console of a work or gaming station, such as typically found in casinos and game rooms. A set of complimentary, interlocking components is provided wherein one member of each set is affixed to the chair assembly, and the companion member of each such set is affixed to the fixed console of a gaming station. Each of the complimentary members of the interlocking components is located on the chair assembly and console of the fixed station, respectively, so that when engaged, each of the chair assembly and fixed station is properly aligned relative to one another, and the chair assembly has been effectively immobilized relative to its position vis-à-vis the fixed station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Pinnacle Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve A. Laufer
  • Publication number: 20020070589
    Abstract: An anchoring system for releasably engaging a seat assembly to a fixed console of a work or gaming station, such as typically found in casinos and game rooms. A set of complimentary, interlocking components is provided wherein one member of each set is affixed to the chair assembly, and the companion member of each such set is affixed to the fixed console of a gaming station. Each of the complimentary members of the interlocking components is located on the chair assembly and console of the fixed station, respectively, so that when engaged, each of the chair assembly and fixed station is properly aligned relative to one another, and the chair assembly has been effectively immobilized relative to its position vis-à-vis the fixed station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: Pinnacle Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve A. Laufer
  • Patent number: 5836655
    Abstract: The strap retainer assembly comprises an anchor and insert wherein in the anchor is permanently secured to the frame of the furniture. The anchor has an opening large enough to accept the insert, yet be positioned such that when the insert is pulled laterally, it is retained by the anchor. The insert comprises a strap having opposed ends; each end is looped and secured by a clip. The clip is the portion of the insert placed into the opening of the anchor hereinabove mentioned. On furniture, the frame is fitted with opposing anchors. The insert is heated resulting in a pliable strap. Each clip of the insert is placed in the opposing anchors. When the strap medium cools, it shrinks causing a taught horizontal fit, thus bridging the furniture frame. The number of inserts placed within the anchors on furniture is dependent upon the sizing (width) of the inserts and the overall length of the anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Miami Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Laufer
  • Patent number: D430762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Pinnacle Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Laufer, John D. Berggren