Patents by Inventor Keith E. Metcalf

Keith E. Metcalf 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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20040026998
    Abstract: Low voltage DC electrification of a furniture unit is provided by a power supply having a rechargeable battery and an automobile passenger compartment power outlet which is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. In one embodiment, the power supply is mounted to a furniture unit having a height adjustable worksurface, the lift motors of the furniture unit also being powered by the power supply. Additionally, the power supply may include a control device prioritizing recharging of the battery to times of off-peak or low-cost AC power available. The low-voltage DC power outlet advantageously receives adapter plugs that are readily available for a wide range of portable appliances and other devices. Another embodiment of a furniture unit having a low-voltage DC power supply includes a computing device for controlling the recharging of the power supply and for controlling other accessories such as furniture unit lift motors, lighting, HVAC components, audiovisual components, or other such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Keith E. Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20030128507
    Abstract: A portable data and electrical power unit, including a moveable housing having at least one electrical receptacle and at least one data receptacle accessible from the exterior of the housing, at least one rechargeable power source disposed in the housing with the electrical receptacle receiving electrical power from the rechargeable power source, at least one data transfer device mounted in the housing and in communication with the data receptacle, and at least one external peripheral device connected to at least one of the electrical receptacle and the data receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Keith E. Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20020185295
    Abstract: An electrical and data services module to provide access to additional electrical and data receptacles which is used in conjunction with a flat work surface and a channel adjacent at least a portion of the flat work surface. The electrical and data services module has a first portion with at least one aperture therein for access to a power or data receptacle. The module also has a second portion which is slidably disposed in the channel, thereby allowing a user to easily move the module from one location to another in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Keith E. Metcalf
  • Patent number: 6492591
    Abstract: An electrical and data services module to provide access to additional electrical and data receptacles which is used in conjunction with a flat work surface and a channel adjacent at least a portion of the flat work surface. The electrical and data services module has a first portion with at least one aperture therein for access to a power or data receptacle. The module also has a second portion which is slidably disposed in the channel, thereby allowing a user to easily move the module from one location to another in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith E. Metcalf
  • 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: D564764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Airen R. Springer, Keith E. Metcalf, Jay M. Henriott
  • Patent number: D614884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Metcalf, Terry E. Carroll, Neil D. Broeker, Beth A. Teder