Patents by Inventor Michael Dobija

Michael Dobija 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: 20180010336
    Abstract: Structures used for dividing, supporting, disguising and/or cladding, for example, modular wall panel systems can include frame members that can include or be in the form of a rail having a panel engaging portion with a generally planar mounting surface configured to accept at least one fastener, the panel engaging portion including first and second lateral sides on opposite sides of the generally planar mounting surface. First and second channels can include side walls extending generally parallel to the generally planar mounting surface, the first and second channels facing away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Dobija
  • Patent number: 9631364
    Abstract: Structures used for dividing, supporting, disguising and/or cladding, for example, modular wall panel systems can include frame members that can include or be in the form of a rail having a panel engaging portion with a generally planar mounting surface configured to accept at least one fastener, the panel engaging portion including first and second lateral sides on opposite sides of the generally planar mounting surface. First and second channels can include side walls extending generally parallel to the generally planar mounting surface, the first and second channels facing away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Averve, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Dobija
  • Publication number: 20150007522
    Abstract: Structures used for dividing, supporting, disguising and/or cladding, for example, modular wall panel systems can include frame members that can include or be in the form of a rail having a panel engaging portion with a generally planar mounting surface configured to accept at least one fastener, the panel engaging portion including first and second lateral sides on opposite sides of the generally planar mounting surface. First and second channels can include side walls extending generally parallel to the generally planar mounting surface, the first and second channels facing away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Dobija
  • Publication number: 20060080939
    Abstract: A wall panel system comprises an array of panels that provide a prefinished wall surface. The panels may be of the same or different sizes and include grooves or reveals supporting inserts that cooperate to provide rectangular faux panels or other wall panel designs. A trim system for mounting the panels to a support wall includes elongated trim strips for completing panel edges and corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Bledsoe, Michael Dobija