Patents by Inventor Terry J. Szapa

Terry J. Szapa 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).

  • Aircraft seat with roller ball-assisted motion
    Publication number: 20030057755
    Abstract: An adjustable chair is disclosed which can be used in aircraft, motor homes, or the like. In an embodiment, the chair includes a seat mounted on a base such that the weight of the seat rests on roller ball assemblies disposed on a top surface of the base. The roller ball assemblies advantageously reduce friction between the seat and the base and improve translational and rotational adjustment of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Brandt, Ronald W. Bachleitner, Terry J. Szapa