Patents by Inventor Duane G. McClung

Duane G. McClung 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).

  • Patent number: 5567027
    Abstract: A lock system for a container having a first side wall and a second side wall. The lock system comprises a first component supported on a first track which defines a path for the first component to move from a closed position to an open position. The lock system comprises a first locking bar movable from a first position to a second position allowing the first component to move along the first track to the open position. The lock system comprises a second component supported on a second track defining a path for the second component to move from a closed position to an open position. A second locking bar is movable from a first position to a second position allowing the second component to move along the second track to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. McClung, Paul G. Dame
  • Patent number: 5399010
    Abstract: A flipper door mechanism for allowing a door to be moved between a closed position and an open position comprising a door and a support having a first surface and a second surface. The door is opened and closed by a movement device which is attached to the door by an attachment device. The movement device comprises 1) a pivoting device to pivot the door between the closed position and the open position and vice versa; 2) an engagement device to engage the first surface of the support; and 3) a guide to engage the second surface so that when the door is pivoted between the closed position and the open position the engagement device and the guide translationally move along the support to a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. McClung, Paul G. Dame
  • Patent number: 5237935
    Abstract: In a work environment system, a desk (10) comprises a top (16) supported by a pair of legs (18), each leg (18) formed by a pair of supports (22) mounted together in back-to-back opposing relationship and having a first channel (56) between the supports (22). The desk top (16) includes a pair of second channels (98) extending inwardly from edges (100) of the top (16) adjacent the second channels (56). The first and second channels (56, 98) manage wiring (60) of work accessories (62, 105) supported by the top (16). An apron (20) is mounted to and below the top (16) and comprises third channel (218) in registry with the first channel (56) and also adapted to receive wiring (60) from the second channels (98) through outer and inner slots (114, 116) in the top (16). A work accessory support (222) is removably mountable to the desk (10 ) by a bracket (224) securable to a leg (18) within a first channel (56) on one side of the desk (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Donald D. Goeman, Duane G. McClung
  • Patent number: 5183090
    Abstract: This relates to a panel of the type which includes a core covered by veneer and generally relates to a furniture panel. Such panels have a front edge which is contoured and is generally rounded. The panel in question has a generally rounded edge which terminates at the bottom thereof in a low radius portion, i.e., on the order of 2 mm. Because of this very low radius it is virtually impossible to take a single sheet of veneer and wrap it around such a radius. The problem is solved by using two separate veneers, an upper and a lower, and where the low radius edge portion is, machining a channel in the core and filling the channel with a projecting plug which then has the projecting portion thereof machined to provide a smooth continuous surface. Additionally, in order that there may be no demarcation of materials, the plug is formed of the same material as the veneers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. McClung, Thomas C. Mueller
  • Patent number: 5154126
    Abstract: In a work environment system, a desk (10) comprises a top (16) supported by a pair of legs (18), each leg (18) formed by a pair of supports (22) mounted together in back-to-back opposing relationship and having a first channel (56) between the supports (22). The desk top (16) includes a pair of second channels (98) extending inwardly from edges (100) of the top (16) adjacent the second channels (56). The first and second channels (56, 98) manage wiring (60) of work accessories (62, 105) supported by the top (16). An apron (20) is mounted to and below the top (16) and comprises third channel (218) in registry with the first channel (56) and also adapted to receive wiring (60) from the second channels (98) through outer and inner slots (114, 116) in the top (16). A work accessory support (222) is removably mountable to the desk (10 ) by a bracket (224) securable to a leg (18) within a first channel (56) on one side of the desk (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Donald D. Goeman, Duane G. McClung
  • Patent number: 5085027
    Abstract: This relates to a panel of the type which includes a core covered by veneer and generally relates to a furniture panel. Such panels have a front edge which is contoured and is generally rounded. The panel in question has a generally rounded edge which terminates at the bottom thereof in a low radius portion, i.e., on the order of 2 mm. Because of this very low radius it is virtually impossible to take a single sheet of veneer and wrap it around such a radius. The problem is solved by using two separate veneers, an upper and a lower, and where the low radius edge portion is, machining a channel in the plug core and filling the channel with a projecting plug which then has the projecting portion thereof machines to provide a smooth continuous surface. Additionally, in order that there may be no demarcation of materials, the plug is formed of the same material as the veneers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Duane G. McClung, Thomas C. Mueller
  • Patent number: 5083512
    Abstract: A spacer is provided in a workstation for connecting two desks together in spaced relationship. The spacer is generally wedge-shaped and comprises a horizontal member with an upper surface which is substantially coplanar with the work surfaces of the adjoining desks. A vertical leg depends from the horizontal member and a flange extends at an angle from the vertical leg. The vertical leg and the flange partially define a wiring channel so that electrical wiring can be passed from the work surface of one desk through the channel to the work surface of the adjoining desk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Donald D. Goeman, Duane G. McClung
  • Patent number: 4884513
    Abstract: In a work environment system, a desk (10) comprises a top (16) supported by a pair of legs (18), each leg (18) formed by a pair of supports (22) mounted together in back-to-back opposing relationship and having a first channel (56) between the supports (22). The desk top (16) includes a pair of second channels (98) extending inwardly from edges (100) of the top (16) adjacent the second channels (56). The first and second channels (56, 98) manage wiring (60) of work accessories (62, 105) supported by the top (16). An apron (20) is mounted to and below the top (16) and comprises third channel (218) in registry with the first channel (56) and also adapted to receive wiring (60) from the second channels (98) through outer and inner slots (114, 116) in the top (16). A work accessory support (222) is removably mountable to the desk (10 ) by a bracket (224) securable to a leg (18) within a first channel (56) on one side of the desk (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Donald D. Goeman, Duane G. McClung