Patents by Inventor Jerry P. White

Jerry P. White 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).

  • Modular powerway with selectable receptacle
    Patent number: 5252086
    Abstract: A power distribution system for office furniture includes a powerway having a power block with power block conductors therein. A outlet block is supported on the powerway and includes outlets for the office furniture. The outlets are connected to different conductors in the powerway by a jumper. The powerway may include at least three first connectors on one end and at least one second connector on the other end. The first and second connectors interconnect thereby facilitating connection with other identical powerways. According to one aspect, one component includes a projection and another component includes a recess which facilitate connection of these components using a substantially flat implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Russell, Craig M. Anderson, Steven C. Deer, Mark T. Slager, David A. VanDyke, Charles C. Ondrejka, Jerry P. White