Patents Assigned to Bay View Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7748106
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tooling system and method for producing a profile edge on a stock part, for example, by casting a profile edge to a stock part, such as a table or the like. The tooling system is adapted to accommodate any stock part and generally includes a flexible tool device, a stock part with opposed ends defining an edge therebetween, and a securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve P. Kinnard, Eugene T. Plitt
  • Patent number: 7647686
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tooling system and method for producing a profile edge on a stock part, for example, by casting a profile edge to a stock part, such as a table or the like. The tooling system is adapted to accommodate any stock part and generally includes a flexible tool device, a stock part with opposed ends defining an edge therebetween, and a securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve P. Kinnard, Eugene T. Plitt
  • Patent number: 7383627
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tooling system and method for producing a profile edge on a stock part, for example, by casting a profile edge to a stock part, such as a table or the like. The tooling system is adapted to accommodate any stock part and generally includes a flexible tool device, a stock part with opposed ends defining an edge therebetween, and a securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve P. Kinnard, Eugene T. Plitt
  • Patent number: 6523486
    Abstract: An edge for removable attachment to a work surface includes a frame having a base and a vertical support orthogonally extending from the base. A wrist rest is affixed to the frame and is configured in ergonomic fashion to allow a user to rest his or her wrists and forearms against the edge in a natural position. The removable edge may easily be replaced when damaged or worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene T. Plitt, Steve Patrick Kinnard
  • Patent number: 6439559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum control device used for holding a workpiece during the machining process. The vacuum control device may be activated by placing the workpiece onto the vacuum control device. Once the workpiece is removed, the vacuum control device is deactivated, no longer drawing a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Patrick Kinnard, Eugene T. Plitt, Eugene W. Plitt
  • Patent number: 5255478
    Abstract: Workstations with the look and feel of millwork but with the flexibility of systems furniture comprise modules constructed from a relatively few number of elements. The modules are based on several basic geometries, and comprise a horizontal work surface, a forward support panel assembly, and end panel assemblies. In addition, each module can be equipped with transactional shelves and various accessories, e.g. pull-out writing shelves and pencil drawers, drawer pedestals, courtesy shelves, lighting, etc. The elements of the modules are constructed from durable materials that are easy to maintain and clean. Certain embodiments of these workstations are particularly well adapted for use in health care settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Baranowski, Daniel J. De Vries, Gene T. Plitt
  • Patent number: D665199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene W. Plitt, Christopher R. Gnadt, Jayson Weymier