Patents by Inventor Frank Friedman

Frank Friedman 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: 6971197
    Abstract: A mounting structure including at least one display board including a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface, a first pivotal interface including a first projection forming a retaining slot adapted to engage the first mounting interface of the display board wherein the first projection is a hook and the second pivotal interface adapted to engage the second mounting interface of the display board so that the display board is adapted to be removably pivotally coupled to the mounting structure at both the first pivotal interface and the second pivotal interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert Peter Arko, Otto Daniel DeRuntz, William Charles Stewart, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Frank Friedman, Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo
  • Patent number: 6378255
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus includes a partition having upper and lower horizontal frame members, and first and second support panel subassemblies adjustably attached to the partition for adjustably supporting a horizontal panel, such as a shelf. Upper and lower brackets each include a U-shaped section that mateably vertically adjustably engages a rear edge of the associated vertical support panel for providing vertical adjustability. Screws secure the U-shaped section at a selected height to the associated vertical support panel. The upper and lower brackets each further include an attachment flange section with hooks shaped to horizontally adjustably engage slots in the respective horizontal frame members. The upper and lower brackets are selectively attachable to the partition in a plurality of positions including off-module positions located between side edges of the partition. At least one horizontal shelf or worksurface extends between, is attached to, and is supported by the support panel subassemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas B. Eich, Kurt Dammermann, Sean M. Corcorran, Frank Friedman, Charles A. Seiber
  • Patent number: 6336414
    Abstract: A table construction includes a base having a pair of legs secured together by a transverse beam, and a tabletop pivoted to a top of the legs for movement between a horizontal use position and a vertical storage position. A pair of support arms are pivoted to the top of the legs for selectively holding the tabletop in the horizontal use position. The support arms are spring-biased and pivoted at an angle so that they counterbalance a weight of the tabletop during its pivotal movement. Ganging connectors on opposite ends of the tabletop automatically interconnect adjacent tables upon pushing adjacent tables together. The legs each include first and second castings that bolt together and that are arranged to matably nest when tables are moved together for storage. A utility raceway structure attached to the base includes a frame that defines upper and lower chambers and further includes upper and lower lockable doors providing separate access to the upper and lower chambers, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Stewart, Michael L. Deimen, Frank A. Friedman, David M. Webster, Kristine R. Chan-Lizardo, James R. Yurchenco, Annetta M. Papadopoulos, Diego A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 6272779
    Abstract: A mounting structure for at least one display board is disclosed. The Display board includes a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface. The mounting structure includes a first pivotal interface including a barb adapted to engage the first mounting interface of the display board. The mounting structure also includes a second pivotal interface including a protruding member adapted to engage the second mounting interface of the display board. The display board may be removably pivotally mounted within the mounting structure at the first pivotal interface and the second pivotal interface. A mounting structure for display of at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure includes a frame. The mounting structure also includes a platform for the display board coupled to the frame. The mounting structure also includes a compliant retaining system for the display board coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert Peter Arko, Otto Daniel DeRuntz, William Charles Stewart, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Frank Friedman, Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo
  • Patent number: 6173543
    Abstract: A partition system includes having a [covered] face and a horizontal frame member. A C-shaped structured channel is attached to the horizontal frame member outboard of the [covered] face. The channel extends horizontally and includes top and bottom parallel flanges that attach to the horizontal frame member and that define a horizontal wireway adjacent to the horizontal frame member. Apertures are formed in the top and bottom flanges for routing utilities into the wireway from above or below. Wiring routed through the apertures can be protected by sleeves. A shelf or worksurface is supported in cantilevers on the channel. A flexible is attached over the channel. Vertical blade supports for shelves can also be supported on the partition with vertically spaced rear brackets attached to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Gortsema, Jonathan J. King, Frank Friedman, Thomas B. Eich, Charles A. Seiber, Douglas G. Lyon, David P. Churchill
  • Patent number: 5970662
    Abstract: A system for subdividing a building space into work areas includes interconnectable partition panels, each having an internal frame with a plurality of horizontal frame members located at predetermined heights. The horizontal frame members each have at least one horizontal row of slots, and at least one of the horizontal frame members is located slightly above an optimal worksurface height for supporting an interactively used datum shelf. Furniture components are attachable to the horizontal frame members at selected horizontal positions, including the datum shelf, an undershelf storage unit, and an upper storage unit. A mobile furniture unit is provided having a worksurface located at an optimal worksurface height, the worksurface having a cantilevered edge section that can be extended partially under the datum shelf at a selected optimal depth for coordinated and efficient use of the datum shelf concurrent with using the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Sean M. Corcorran, Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert P. Arko, Frank Friedman, Leon D. Segal, Jonathan J. King, Karl J. Mead, Paul B. Siebert
  • Patent number: 5890325
    Abstract: A system for subdividing a building space into work areas includes interconnectable partition panels, each having an internal frame with a plurality of horizontal frame members located at predetermined heights. The horizontal frame members each have at least one horizontal row of slots, and at least one of the horizontal frame members is located slightly above an optimal worksurface height for supporting an interactively used datum shelf. Furniture components are attachable to the horizontal frame members at selected horizontal positions, including the datum shelf, an undershelf storage unit and an upper storage unit. A mobile furniture unit is provided having a worksurface located at an optimal worksurface height, the worksurface having a cantilevered edge section that can be extended partially under the datum shelf at a selected optimal depth for coordinated and efficient use of the datum shelf concurrent with using the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Sean M. Corcorran, Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert P. Arko, Frank Friedman, Leon D. Segal, Jonathan J. King, Karl J. Mead, Paul B. Siebert
  • Patent number: D501944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Friedman, William T. Gendron
  • Patent number: D501945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Friedman, William T. Gendron
  • Patent number: D502279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Friedman, William T. Gendron
  • Patent number: D441572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Robert L. Stewart, Frank A. Friedman, David M. Webster, Kristine R. Chan-Lizardo, James R. Yurchenco, Annetta M. Papadopoulos, Diego A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D443440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Robert L. Stewart, Frank A. Friedman, David M. Webster, Kristine R. Chan-Lizardo, James R. Yurchenco, Annetta M. Papadopoulos, Diego A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D443776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Robert L. Stewart, Frank A. Friedman, David M. Webster, Kristine R. Chan-Lizardo, James R. Yurchenco, Annetta M. Papadopoulos, Diego A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D509313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Friedman, William T. Gendron
  • Patent number: D520176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Herst, Michael Trung Tran, Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D521677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Herst, Michael Trung Tran, Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D545476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D546493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank A. Friedman
  • Patent number: D569031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Friedman, Michael Trung Tran
  • Patent number: D349582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Reflector Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Bain, Frank Friedman