Patents by Inventor J. Douglas Mitchell

J. Douglas Mitchell 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: 7908805
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7891148
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Underwood, Keith E. Metcalf, Ryan A. Herbig, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20090173016
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7540115
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7150127
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Underwood, Keith E. Metcalf, Ryan A. Herbig, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20040093805
    Abstract: A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert A. Underwood, Keith E. Metcalf, Ryan A. Herbig, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6024427
    Abstract: A mobile pedestal unit having a pivotally attached arm member with a grip. The grip can be placed in a projecting position above and outwardly of an upper edge of the unit where the grip can be conveniently grasped to move the mobile pedestal unit. The grip can also be positioned above and only slightly beyond an opposite upper edge of the unit in a storage position. In the storage position the floor area required by the unit is reduced and the storage of the unit under a worksurface panel is thereby facilitated. An auxiliary platform can also be rotatably attached to the arm member. The auxiliary platform may be used as a secondary worksurface panel or shelf when oriented substantially horizontally or serve as a bookstop when allowed to hang freely in a substantially vertical orientation outwardly adjacent an upper edge of the mobile pedestal unit. A retractable U-shaped file hanger which is slidable between a position flush with the exterior surface of the unit and an extended position may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Underwood, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: D503431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: D794982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Palma, J. Douglas Mitchell
  • Patent number: D817036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Palma, J. Douglas Mitchell