Patents by Inventor Mark A. Baloga
Mark A. Baloga 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).
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Patent number: 6760999Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Michell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
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Patent number: 6739096Abstract: A movable support system for at least one display device is disclosed having a track system and a base movably mounted at a first section to the track system. A display support assembly adapted for coupling of the display device is pivotally mounted at a second section of the base. The display device installed on the display support assembly may be selectively positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track system. An apparatus is also disclosed providing a movable support for a display device, including a track system providing at least one track and a support movably coupled at a first section to the track system. The apparatus also includes a display support movably coupled to a second section of the support and configured for coupling at least two display panels. Each of the display panels may be positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Feldpausch, Carl V. Forslund, III, Mark A. Baloga
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Patent number: 6681529Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Patent number: 6540094Abstract: A work environment provides a work area and a workstation. An information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels may pivot and translate to selectively display information. The display panels may extend from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance for a seated worker. Containers may be coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the containers adapted to include at least one display panel. The display panel may present information, which can selectively be presented for display by movement of the containers. The display panels may include a display board. A docking area may be positioned along the track system and configured to partially conceal the display panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Publication number: 20020194792Abstract: A movable support system for use in a work space such as an office is disclosed, having a track system above at least a portion of the office with a support movably coupled to the track system and configured to project downward into the office. A worksurface is coupled to the support so that the worksurface may be brought into use in multiple locations about the office. A movable support system for an office is also disclosed, having an overhead track system configured to project over at least a portion of the office, a support slidingly suspended from the overhead track system and configured to hang downward into the office, and at least one display device coupled to the support so that the worksurface may be brought into use in multiple locations about the office.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Feldpausch, Carl V. Forslund, Mark A. Baloga
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Publication number: 20020194791Abstract: A movable support system for at least one display device is disclosed having a track system and a base movably mounted at a first section to the track system. A display support assembly adapted for coupling of the display device is pivotally mounted at a second section of the base. The display device installed on the display support assembly may be selectively positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track system. An apparatus is also disclosed providing a movable support for a display device, including a track system providing at least one track and a support movably coupled at a first section to the track system. The apparatus also includes a display support movably coupled to a second section of the support and configured for coupling at least two display panels. Each of the display panels may be positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, Thomas G. Feldpausch
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Patent number: 6463701Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Patent number: 6449909Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Publication number: 20020124479Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
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Patent number: 6427389Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
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Patent number: 6374547Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Patent number: 6279761Abstract: The information display system includes a base assembly adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. A container may be adapted for coupling to the track system. The container may provide at least one display panel adapted to reveal or conceal information.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Niewiadomski, Mark A. Baloga, Carl V. Forslund, III
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Patent number: 6209266Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
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Patent number: 6122865Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1997Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
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Patent number: 5687513Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
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Patent number: 5651219Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin La Lone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
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Patent number: 5619824Abstract: A heat releasable bracket, for supporting a ceiling panel under normal conditions, and for releasing the ceiling panel when exposed to elevated temperatures caused by a nearby fire or the like, includes a first bracket part which includes a mounting portion for securing the first bracket portion to a support structure such as a beam, column, wall, etc.; a second bracket part which is adapted to be secured to the first bracket part and provide a support for the ceiling panel; and a heat releasable link which normally joins the first and second bracket parts together, but which releases the second bracket part from the first bracket part when exposed to elevated temperatures, which in turn allows the ceiling panel to drop away from the position at which it is normally supported. The heat releasable bracket can form part of an effective and relatively inexpensive ceiling panel support system comprised of at least one heat releasable bracket and at least one other bracket which is not heat releasable.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.Inventors: Scott H. Russell, Mark A. Baloga, David P. Lathrop, Kevin S. Nason, Paul B. Siebert
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Patent number: 5452547Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
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Patent number: 5282341Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
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Patent number: D354407Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Michael E. Tingley