Patents Assigned to HNI Technologies Inc.
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Patent number: 11898347Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for a modular wall system. The modular wall system may include a panel frame; a sliding door including a first vertical side, a second vertical side, an upper surface, and a lower surface; sliding door hardware coupled to the upper surface of the sliding door configured to translate the sliding door within the panel frame; and a sliding track seal arranged with the header including a substantially linear portion extending from the header and a curved portion configured to maintain contact with the sliding door in a closed configuration, an open configuration, and in transitioning between the open configuration and the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Matthew C. Brown, John Hoelzer, Kaelan Abernathey, Sean Oliver
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Patent number: 11898584Abstract: A tool-less fastening system includes an interface assembly including an interface body having a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, and a contact surface disposed between the first longitudinal surface and the second longitudinal surface, a fastening element coupled to the interface body, and a stop block extending from the interface body at the second longitudinal end, the stop block including an inclined surface. The tool-less fastening system also includes a receiver shaped to receive the interface body. The receiver has a receiver body defining a channel and at least one receiver block extending from the receiver body into the channel, wherein the at least one receiver block includes a receiving surface for receiving the contact surface of the interface body. In some embodiments, the tool-less fastening system can be implemented with shippable furniture, such as office chairs and tables.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Steve Slach, Trevor J. Roose, Dalton Jones
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Patent number: 11795686Abstract: A wall panel for a workspace system includes a monolithic wall portion and a cover carried by the monolithic wall portion. The monolithic wall portion includes a first surface, an aperture including a wall opening formed on the first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The cover includes a channel adjacent to the first surface, and the channel and the aperture together define an internal chamber. The cover further includes a cover opening coupled to the channel. The wall panel further includes an electrical assembly carried in the internal chamber. The electrical assembly includes a receptacle that is accessible via the cover opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Gregory Ferris, Mitchell R. Bakker, Austin Blough
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Patent number: 11781755Abstract: A fireplace and method of manufacturing a fireplace. Embodiments of the fireplace comprise a combustion chamber, a front opening allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, and a back wall opposite the front opening. The back wall can be controllably switched between an opaque state and a transparent state. A combustion region between the front opening and the back wall is adapted to provide a flame. A controller coupled to the back wall enables a user to switch the back wall between the opaque and transparent states. In embodiments the back wall comprises a glass panel and switchable film on the glass panel. The controller is coupled to the switchable film.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Berg, Gary L. Butler
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Patent number: 11690457Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chair back assembly with an outer frame and an inner frame, wherein the outer frame is manufactured of different material than the inner frame to allow for a variety in support throughout the chair back assembly, resulting in localized support throughout the back of the chair. The availability of localized support results in an improvement in comfort and may also improve production in embodiments utilizing a foam covering. Specifically, the inner frame of the chair back assembly may include at least one vertical member and at least one horizontal member to provide additional support to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: John Koch
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Patent number: 11589678Abstract: A chair includes a base and a back coupled to the base. The back includes a pair of back supports extending from the base and a back panel coupled to the pair of back supports. Each back support is configured to exhibit a first bending stiffness when bent to a first stop point, and exhibit a second bending stiffness when bent beyond the first stop point, the second bending stiffness being greater than the first bending stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Douglas A. Schroeder
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Patent number: 11448248Abstract: A bracket for securing a panel is provided, the bracket including a panel contact member including an interface portion. Also provided are a first clamp member having a first clamp surface contact portion and a first clamp adjustable portion operable to interface with the panel contact member interface portion and a second clamp member having a second clamp surface contact portion positioned such that it is facing toward the first clamp surface contact portion of the first clamp when the first clamp adjustable portion is interfacing with the panel contact member interface portion, such that the first and second clamp surface contact portions are facing inward towards each other. A securing member is operable to secure the first clamp member to the panel contact member, the securing member positioned substantially perpendicular to the first and second clamp surface contact portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Evan M. Hundley, Samuel A. Herrmann, Trevor M. Sloat, Jacob C. Hovey, Ryan M. Roberts
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Patent number: 11085478Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods for connecting a first support and a second support. The apparatuses, systems and methods may include a first bracket arranged on the first support and a second bracket arranged on the second support to connect the first support and the second support.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Brian Trego, Jacob Harvey
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Patent number: 10893752Abstract: A chair back that includes a back support, an upright frame, and at least one flex wing. The back support is substantially flexible and has a first side portion and a second side portion. The upright frame is substantially rigid and has a first frame side and a second frame side. The flex wing is located between the first frame side and the first side portion, where the flex wing includes a front portion coupled to the first side portion, a back portion coupled to the first frame side, and a web portion interconnecting the front portion and the back portion. The flex wing flexes during engagement by a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Jay R. Machael, Travis J. Crowell, Bruce Fifield
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Patent number: 10772434Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a chair for assembly by a user. The chair for assembly by a user may include a bracket configured to releasably couple an arm rest assembly to a chair seat and facilitate adjusting a width for the arm rest assembly relative to the chair seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Corey Susie, Bradley D. Malli, Trevor J. Roose
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Patent number: 10508785Abstract: A light system for a fireplace, including a plurality of lights, and a chaos circuit coupled to the plurality of lights. The chaos circuit is configured to provide signals to the plurality of lights to provide naturalistic flame lighting and naturalistic ember lighting.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Charles Miller, David Lyons, Suman Minnaganti
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Patent number: D887488Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: Mitchell R. Bakker
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Patent number: D905480Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: Mitchell R. Bakker
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Patent number: D906420Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: Mitchell R. Bakker
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Patent number: D906739Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: Mitchell R. Bakker
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Patent number: D979965Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: David Mehaffey
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Patent number: D1007925Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Benjamin Hubert
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Patent number: D1009537Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: David Mehaffey
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Patent number: D1018172Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Nathaniel Birks
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Patent number: D1021463Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Bryan Crandall, Gregory Bugbee, Mitchell R. Bakker