Patents by Inventor Toby Hugh

Toby Hugh 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: 10549669
    Abstract: Described is an actuator for a recline mechanism. The actuator comprises (i) a connector for connecting the actuator to an elongate frame member adjacent to a seat base cushion of an aircraft seat; (ii) a housing; and (iii) a trigger for pulling a cable. Also described is an aircraft seat comprising the actuator and row of said seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING LIMITED
    Inventor: Toby Hugh
  • Patent number: 10384784
    Abstract: A table leg has a first connector for connecting the table leg in pivotable engagement with a seat such that the table leg is pivotable between first and second leg positions, and a mating part for restricting movement of the table leg relative to the seat. The mating part is for allowing removal of the table leg from the seat when the table leg is in the first leg position and for preventing removal of the table leg from the seat when the table leg is in the second leg position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Acro Aircraft Seating Limited
    Inventors: Adam Challenor, Toby Hugh
  • Publication number: 20180281650
    Abstract: Described is an actuator for a recline mechanism. The actuator comprises (i) a connector for connecting the actuator to an elongate frame member adjacent to a seat base cushion of an aircraft seat; (ii) a housing; and (iii) a trigger for pulling a cable. Also described is an aircraft seat comprising the actuator and row of said seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Toby Hugh
  • Publication number: 20180111566
    Abstract: Described herein is a seat attachment for covering at least part of a seat back. The seat attachment comprises a body for positioning against a seat back and a support removably attached to the body and/or removably attachable to the seat back. The support is for supporting literature between the support and the seat back. Also described is a kit comprising the seat attachment and one or more additional supports. Further described is a seat comprising a seat attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Acro Aircraft Seating Limited
    Inventors: Toby Hugh, Adam Challenor