Patents by Inventor Keith Metcalf

Keith 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: 20070033894
    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: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Underwood, Keith Metcalf, Ryan Herbig, J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20050146888
    Abstract: A lighting system that attaches to the tailgate of a vehicle for illuminating the tailgate. The lighting system includes at least one lighting element, which lighting element can be electrically connected to the standard light system of the vehicle, so that when lights of the vehicle are turned on, the at least one lighting element illuminates. The lighting system can further include a sensor-means, wherein the sensor means activates the lighting system to illuminate the lighting element upon the happening of a selected event, such as lowering the tailgate, or at darkness, dusk, or times of severe weather conditions, for example. The lighting element may be a single component, or, may consist of a plurality of lighting elements selectively positioned along the length of the top end portion of the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Keith Metcalf
  • Publication number: 20050005527
    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: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Metcalf, J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: D464627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Metcalf
  • Patent number: D466086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Metcalf
  • Patent number: D390508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Keith Metcalf