Patents by Inventor Michael E. Wurth

Michael E. Wurth 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).

  • Patent number: 5486042
    Abstract: A furniture unit includes a worksurface, a supporting base formed by a supporting pedestal and/or a supporting end panel, and a pair of rails connected to the underside of the worksurface reinforcing the worksurface and acting as a standoff between the worksurface and the supporting base, the rails including apertures spaced longitudinally along their length. A bracket is provided including an elongate bayonet-like leg for releasably engaging the apertures in the rail and further includes an accessory supporting end that extends laterally of a worksurface edge. A plurality of accessory units are selectively mounted to the bracket in a position spaced above the worksurface, thus allowing a user to select and position one or more of the accessory units along the edge of the worksurface for optimal use and efficiency of the furniture unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Heisler, David A. Shipman, Anthony A. Stachowiak, Kurt S. Bodden, Michael E. Wurth, Norbert Dellekoenig
  • Patent number: 5220871
    Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: 5103741
    Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in both open and closed office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, deceased, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: 5094174
    Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: 5092253
    Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D460998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D464401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D465267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D322859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Wurth, Brian Kimura, Jonathan J. King
  • Patent number: D331164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, Randall P. Nelsen, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D336185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deinen, Terence M. Duncan, Randall P. Nelsen, Michael E. Wurth, Edmund X. Klipa
  • Patent number: D336191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, Randall P. Nelsen, Michael E. Wurth
  • Patent number: D343084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, Randall P. Nelsen, Michael E. Wurth, Edmund X. Klipa