Patents Assigned to Knoll, Inc.
  • Privacy screen apparatus
    Patent number: 10822796
    Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
  • Table height adjustment system and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10779638
    Abstract: A table arrangement includes a height adjustment mechanisms for movement of one or more height adjustable tabletops. When more than one tabletop is present, each of the tabletops can be independently moveable. Embodiments of the table arrangement can be configured so that a user can manipulate an actuation mechanism to have the tabletop automatically moved to a pre-selected position without the user having to manually control the actuation mechanism to cause the tabletop to move to that pre-selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Lee
  • Article of furniture and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10758038
    Abstract: An article of furniture can include a flipping actuation mechanism. A privacy screen apparatus can also be connectable to the article of furniture. The flipping actuation mechanism and the privacy screen apparatus can each be configured to facilitate flipping and stacking or nesting of tables or other types of articles of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Pavel Ruzicka, Mark P. Scafini
  • Chair back tilt mechanism
    Patent number: 10743667
    Abstract: A chair can include a chair back, or backrest, that is coupled to a base of a chair above a seat of the chair. A tilt mechanism can attach the backrest to the base at spaced apart locations. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism can be configured so that the backrest rotates about multiple pivots as it reclines from an upright position to a reclined position to drive forward motion of the seat during recline of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Oliver Loew, Andrew Blair Hector
  • Table connection mechanism and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10722028
    Abstract: A table arrangement includes connection mechanisms for inter-connection of height adjustable tabletops so that the tabletops are independently moveable in a stable way. Embodiments of the table arrangement can be configured so that different height adjustable tabletops can be arranged to accommodate different users' preferences. Some embodiments of the table arrangement can utilize at least one cross-member connection mechanism connected to at least one column connection mechanisms 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Lee
  • Bracket mechanism for pre-fabricated office enclosure beams and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10660439
    Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
  • Cork-based tile for privacy apparatuses and method of making and using the same
    Patent number: 10550581
    Abstract: A privacy apparatus includes one or more substantially cork panels. Each panel can be configured to provide visual and/or sound privacy for a certain work space. The panel can be supported on a floor via one or more base elements and/or may be reinforced in rigidity and/or strength via one or more supports. Some embodiments of the apparatus can include a first panel and a second panel attached together via one or more supports press fit within openings defined in rear faces of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Lars Fjetland
  • Chair tilt mechanism
    Patent number: 10485346
    Abstract: A chair can include a chair back, or backrest, that is coupled to a base of a chair above a seat of the chair. A tilt mechanism can attach the backrest to the base. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism can be configured so that the backrest rotates about multiple pivots as it reclines from an upright position to a reclined position to drive motion of the seat during recline of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Jones
  • Fastenerless arm pad attachment mechanism
    Patent number: 10463155
    Abstract: A chair can include armrest apparatuses. Each of the armrest apparatuses can be configured so an arm pad is connectable to an armrest without the use of a mechanical fastener (e.g. a screw, a bolt, etc.) and without the use of an adhesive or welding, and without the use of mechanical tools (e.g. screw driver, hammer, etc.) by use of interlocking mating profiles defined in the structure of the arm pad and structure of the armrest to which the arm pad is attached. Embodiments of the chair can be configured as a side chair, task chair, or other type of chair having at least one armrest or other type of armrest apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Blair Hector, Christopher Flynn
  • Table connection mechanism and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10413063
    Abstract: A table arrangement includes connection mechanisms for inter-connection of height adjustable tabletops so that the tabletops are independently moveable in a stable way. Embodiments of the table arrangement can be configured so that different height adjustable tabletops can be arranged to accommodate different users' preferences. Some embodiments of the table arrangement can utilize at least one cross-member connection mechanism connected to at least one column connection mechanisms 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Lee
  • Cart
    Patent number: D864625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: David Rockwell, Barry Richards
  • Cart
    Patent number: D864627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: David Rockwell, Barry Richards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D867780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventor: Marc Krusin
  • Furniture
    Patent number: D876129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Workstation
    Patent number: D878812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger
  • Sofa
    Patent number: D882982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventor: Piero Lissoni
  • Chair
    Patent number: D882999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Oliver Loew
  • Sofa component
    Patent number: D885076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventor: Piero Lissoni
  • Cart
    Patent number: D885806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: David Rockwell, Barry Richards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D891127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Krusin