Gerald Scott Roberts

US Patent:

6409135, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Dec 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/456314

Inventors:

Gerald Bernard Roberts - Monroe MI

Assignee:

Hubbell Incorporated - Orange CT

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

248300, 248 741, 248230, 24822915

Abstract:

A base spacer that is useful for securing a horizontal member to a vertical support with accurate vertical and horizontal position has an extended horizontal surface and at least one deformable finger extending vertically from this horizontal surface. The horizontal surface also has: (a) a pair of oval openings dimensioned to receive securing bolts, wherein the deformable finger extends from the horizontal surface at less that a right angle for a distance sufficient to contact a horizontal member secured by the spacer.

US Patent:

52172767, Jun 8, 1993

Filed:

Jun 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715852

Inventors:

Larry P. LaPointe - Temperance MI
Gerald E. Roberts - Monroe MI
Karl J. Komorowski - Petersburg MI

Assignee:

La-Z-Boy Chair Company - Monroe MI

International Classification:

A47C 102

US Classification:

297 85

Abstract:

A "two-way" recliner mechanism for use in articles of furniture is disclosed. The two-way recliner mechanism provides operative first and second linkages for tilting the seat assembly relative to a stationary chair frame and for extending and retracting a leg rest assembly, respectively. The first linkage mechanism is a toggle-lock mechanism operable for holding the seat assembly in the upright position and the second linkage is an over-center toggle mechanism operable for actuating the leg rest assembly. The first and second linkages are activated by a short-stroke actuator handle concealed in the upholstery of the chair, sofa or loveseat which may be easily operated by the seat occupant.

US Patent:

57950288, Aug 18, 1998

Filed:

Apr 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/633427

Inventors:

Ralph J. Dussia - Lasalle MI
Gerald E. Roberts - Monroe MI
Margaret A. Hoffman - So. Rockwood MI
William A. Calvert - Elmore OH
Duane T. Dutkievic - Monroe MI
Charles R. West - Monroe MI
Adam E. Thayer - Monroe MI

Assignee:

La-Z-Boy Incorporated - Monroe MI

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

29744014

Abstract:

A modular occasional chair and method for assembling a modular chair are disclosed. The modular chair includes a universal seat deck to which modular side frame and seat back components constructed in various styles are attached. The universal seat deck can accommodate a variety of bases including four-leg, swivel/glider, swivel, and swivel/rocker styles. The construction method involves assembling and preupholstering each modular frame component prior to final assembly. The method further involves producing a modular chair in a "cell manufacturing" environment in which the individual components are simultaneously manufactured during parallel assembly processes.