Patents by Inventor Steven W. Kelley

Steven W. Kelley 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: 9420896
    Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Donald Gordon Fifer, III, Teri Meyer, Josiah David Prieto, Chad Baker, Steven W. Kelley, William Rohr, Daniel Wade Williams
  • Patent number: 9414693
    Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Donald Gordon Fifer, III, Teri Meyer, Josiah David Prieto, Chad Baker, Steven W. Kelley, William Rohr, Daniel Wade Williams
  • Publication number: 20150366370
    Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: DONALD GORDON FIFER, III, TERI MEYER, JOSIAH DAVID PRIETO, CHAD BAKER, STEVEN W. KELLEY, WILLIAM ROHR, DANIEL WADE WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20150366369
    Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: DONALD GORDON FIFER, III, TERI MEYER, JOSIAH DAVID PRIETO, CHAD BAKER, STEVEN W. KELLEY, WILLIAM ROHR, DANIEL WADE WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 9089224
    Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Chad Baker, Steven W. Kelley, William Rohr, Daniel Wade Williams