Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Woelfling

Joseph R. Woelfling 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).

  • Electrically powerable grid element
    Patent number: 8584412
    Abstract: An electrically powerable grid element having first and second conductive members of opposing polarity. The grid element includes first and second electrical access slots which expose the conductive members. The grid element includes a tap which has a conductor engaging means which forms an electrical connection with the first and second conductors via the first and second electrical access slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Worthington Armstrong Venture
    Inventors: Sandor A. Frecska, Brian T. Patterson, William E. Beakes, Jere W. Myers, Joseph R. Woelfling
  • Electrically Powerable Grid Element
    Publication number: 20100132281
    Abstract: An electrically powerable grid element having first and second conductive members of opposing polarity. The grid element includes first and second electrical access slots which expose the conductive members. The grid element includes a tap which has a conductor engaging means which forms an electrical connection with the first and second conductors via the first and second electrical access slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Sandor A. Frecska, Brian T. Patterson, William E. Beakes, Jere W. Myers, Joseph R. Woelfling
  • Suspension systems
    Patent number: 7681370
    Abstract: An easily installed, aesthetically pleasing island ceiling system is provided. The system includes a soft fiber panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge extending therebetween. The top surface includes a routed channel which does not extend to the edge of the panel. The system also includes suspension hardware which supports the panel in both the longitudinal and cross axes when suspended from an overhead ceiling or wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Joseph R. Woelfling
  • Electrical conductivity in a suspended ceiling system
    Patent number: 7661229
    Abstract: A ceiling system including a grid framework having a plurality of grid elements arranged in a substantially horizontal plane. A conductive material is embedded in one of the plurality of grid elements. The grid element in which the conductive material is embedded includes at least one slot such that portions of the conductive material are exposed. A tap is attached to the grid element so that it is in alignment with the slot, and, in turn, with the conductive material. The tap includes a housing, a conductor engaging means and a tap conductor. The conductor engaging means forms a connection with the conductive material embedded in the grid element and the tap conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Worthington Armstrong Venture
    Inventors: Sandor A. Frecska, Brian T. Patterson, William E. Beakes, Jere W. Myers, Joseph R. Woelfling
  • Cantilevered ceiling system
    Publication number: 20090188175
    Abstract: The cantilevered ceiling system has a horizontally extending support beam which supports at least two panels. The panels, when positioned substantially horizontally, are securely maintained to the beam by a gravity operated lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Joseph R. Woelfling, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal