Patents by Inventor Joel Derek Alberda

Joel Derek Alberda 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).

  • Sleep system mechanism
    Patent number: 9314104
    Abstract: A furniture system (100) is disclosed which is movable between a sofa configuration and a sleep configuration. The system (100) includes a movable high back cushion (124) with a handle (122). Below the high back cushion (120) is an intermediate back cushion (124). A seat cushion (128) is also provided. Linkage mechanisms (134) are coupled to various components of the system (100). The linkage mechanisms (134) facilitate and guide movement of the back cushion assembly (120, 124) between the sofa and sleep configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Sauder Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven Stieglitz, Joel Derek Alberda, Martin J. Krause, Donald E. Newfer
  • SLEEP SYSTEM MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130019400
    Abstract: A furniture system (100) is disclosed which is movable between a sofa configuration and a sleep configuration. The system (100) includes a movable high back cushion (124) with a handle (122). Below the high back cushion (120) is an intermediate back cushion (124). A seat cushion (128) is also provided. Linkage mechanisms (134) are coupled to various components of the system (100). The linkage mechanisms (134) facilitate and guide movement of the back cushion assembly (120, 124) between the sofa and sleep configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: SAUDER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Stieglitz, Joel Derek Alberda, Martin J. Krause, Donald Newfer
  • Furniture convertible between sofa and sleep configurations
    Patent number: D739664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Sauder Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Blair Wieland, Joel Derek Alberda