Patents by Inventor Timothy L. Annas

Timothy L. Annas 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).

  • Publication number: 20080088212
    Abstract: An entertainment system component enclosure includes a frame, including first and second frame members and first and second side frame members. The first and second frame members together with the first and second side frame members define a rectangular shape having an internally positioned aperture. First and second walls each extend transversely from one of the first and second side frame members. A third wall extends transversely from the first frame member and is oriented parallel to the first frame member and transverse to the first and second side walls. A two-way mirror is fixedly positioned in the aperture. The walls and frame enclose an entertainment component while the two-way mirror allows viewing the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventor: Timothy L. Annas
  • Patent number: 6729243
    Abstract: An extendable table having a stowable leaf member. The table includes a first table section having a first table surface and a second table section having a second table surface. The second table section is movably coupled to the first table section in a coplanar relationship. A leaf member is further provided and is selectively positionable in an operable position between the first table surface and the second table surface and a stowed position below the table surface. A pivoting assembly couples the leaf member to the first and second table sections and permits the leaf member to rotate about a generally vertical axis and a generally horizontal axis between an operable position and a stowed position. When in this stowed position, the leaf member is generally nestled along the underside of the extendable table out of sight of a guest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventor: Timothy L. Annas
  • Publication number: 20030192459
    Abstract: An extendable table having a stowable leaf member. The table includes a first table section having a first table surface and a second table section having a second table surface. The second table section is movably coupled to the first table section in a coplanar relationship. A leaf member is further provided and is selectively positionable in an operable position between the first table surface and the second table surface and a stowed position below the table surface. A pivoting assembly couples the leaf member to the first and second table sections and permits the leaf member to rotate about a generally vertical axis and a generally horizontal axis between an operable position and a stowed position. When in this stowed position, the leaf member is generally nestled along the underside of the extendable table out of sight of a guest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Timothy L. Annas
  • Patent number: 6152551
    Abstract: A storage device for a video display which includes an appropriately sized furniture-grade cabinet and a two-way mirror. The cabinet permits the video display to be positioned in an elevated location, permitting the video display to be comfortably viewed from a recumbent position. When the video display is not in use, the two-way mirror conceals its presence. However, when the video display is in use, the light produced by the display is transmitted through the mirror, permitting the video display to be viewed through the two-way mirror. The material from which two-way mirror is constructed permits infra-red signals from remote control device for the video equipment to travel through the two-way mirror and control the video equipment. The functionality of the storage device is further enhanced through the incorporation of several other features, including adjustable shelves and drawers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy L. Annas
  • Patent number: D403527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventor: Timothy L. Annas