Patents by Inventor Carola Eva Marianne Zwick
Carola Eva Marianne Zwick 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).
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Publication number: 20160201321Abstract: A partition system includes a plurality of wall elements merging one into another, wherein at least one wall element is designed as a stepped element, and wherein at least one wall element is designed as a corner element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Patent number: 9380867Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a power strip, an adjustable shelf, various backdrops and a worksurface assembly. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories. In some embodiments, the accessories may be co-located at a single location, with one or more accessories accommodating the others with an expansion device.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Patent number: 9303401Abstract: A partition system includes a plurality of wall elements merging one into another, wherein at least one wall element is designed as a stepped element, and wherein at least one wall element is designed as a corner element.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Publication number: 20150300009Abstract: A partition system includes a plurality of wall elements merging one into another, wherein at least one wall element is designed as a stepped element, and wherein at least one wall element is designed as a corner element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Publication number: 20150238016Abstract: A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane has a first region with a first stiffness and a second region with a second stiffness. The second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: JOHANN BURKHARD SCHMITZ, CLAUDIA PLIKAT, CAROLA EVA MARIANNE ZWICK, ROLAND ROLF OTTO ZWICK, ANDREW KEITH HECTOR, JOHN FREDRIC ALDRICH
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Publication number: 20150231850Abstract: A sandwich element includes a top layer made of a material having a high tensile strength, a middle layer made of EPP and a bottom layer made of a material having a high tensile strength, wherein the middle layer forms a core having a high compressive strength which runs between the top layer and the bottom layer, which core protrudes beyond the top layer and the bottom layer in such a manner that it forms first and second marginal regions on the top and bottom sides of the sandwich element. A mold, and method of making a sandwich element, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Publication number: 20150230610Abstract: A body support structure including a pair of laterally spaced apart supporting arms defining a gap therebetween, wherein each of the supporting arms includes an upper support having an upwardly extending upright and a forwardly extending seat support defining a seat part, and a lower support having an upwardly extending upright spaced apart from the upright of the upper support in a vertical plane. The uprights of the upper and lower supports define a backrest part. A pair of armrests each includes an upwardly extending portion connected to a respective one of the forwardly extending seat supports and a forwardly extending portion pivotally connected to the backrest part. A cross brace extends between and is coupled to the supporting arms proximate the pivotal connection. A flexible membrane extends between and is coupled to the supporting arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: JOHANN BURKHARD SCHMITZ, Claudia Plikat, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Andrew Keith Hector, John F. Aldrich
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Publication number: 20150216297Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation an adjustable shelf. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Publication number: 20150216307Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a backdrop. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhad Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Patent number: 8967726Abstract: A load support member includes spaced apart beam members, a linking member and a stop member. In another aspect, the beam includes a support surface defining first and second landing regions, which are in contact with and support a membrane. In another aspect, a brace member is secured between laterally spaced beams, with the brace member having a greater height than width at the end thereof and a greater width than height at the middle thereof. In another aspect, a pair of armrests are joined to a cross member and a pair of spaced apart beams in a releasable engagement. In yet another aspect, a pair of beam members are fixedly joined with a cross member, which is pivotally connected to a link pivotally connected to the beams. A method of assembling a load support structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Andrew Keith Hector, John Fredric Aldrich
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Publication number: 20140370239Abstract: An element molded from a particle foam, including for example expanded polypropylene foam, includes at least one visible exterior surface defined by the particle foam. The visible exterior surface is textured having a roughness depth of less than or equal to 1.00 mm and a plurality of vent interfaces each having a maximum width of less than or equal to 0.4 mm. Methods of molding the element, together with a mold and a method of making the mold, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: JANJA MAIDL, CLAUDIA PLIKAT, JOHANN BURKHARD SCHMITZ, ROLAND ROLF OTTO ZWICK, CAROLA EVA MARIANNE ZWICK
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Publication number: 20140361128Abstract: A support bracket includes a first vertically extending leg defining a mounting portion, a second vertically extending leg horizontally spaced apart from the first leg, and a third vertically extending leg horizontally spaced apart from the first and second legs. A connector extends horizontally between and connects the first leg and the second leg, and the first leg and the third leg. The first, second and third legs extend downwardly from a lower surface of the connector. A support accessory may be coupled to the mounting portion. A screen, including a plurality of vertically elongated supports, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Publication number: 20140165882Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a power strip, an adjustable shelf, various backdrops and a worksurface assembly. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories. In some embodiments, the accessories may be co-located at a single location, with one or more accessories accommodating the others with an expansion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
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Publication number: 20130099548Abstract: A load support member includes spaced apart beam members, a linking member and a stop member. In another aspect, the beam includes a support surface defining first and second landing regions, which are in contact with and support a membrane. In another aspect, a brace member is secured between laterally spaced beams, with the brace member having a greater height than width at the end thereof and a greater width than height at the middle thereof. In another aspect, a pair of armrests are joined to a cross member and a pair of spaced apart beams in a releasable engagement. In yet another aspect, a pair of beam members are fixedly joined with a cross member, which is pivotally connected to a link pivotally connected to the beams. A method of assembling a load support structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Andrew Keith Hector, John Fredric Aldrich
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Patent number: 8414073Abstract: The invention relates to a seating arrangement (1) having a substructure (3), in which the seating arrangement (1) comprises at least one carrying arm (7, 8), and the carrying arm (7, 8) comprises an upper, first carrier (7a, 8a) and a lower, second carrier (7b, 8b).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Claudia Plikat
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Patent number: D703457Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Patent number: D722797Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Patent number: D723851Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Patent number: D746621Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick
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Patent number: D758770Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick