Patents by Inventor Mike Gallawa

Mike Gallawa 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: 20150104779
    Abstract: A furniture object includes a writable element. The writable element is configured to provide for nonpermanent markings. The writable element is integral to the structure and/or the functionality of the furniture object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Steve KINGSTON, Mike GALLAWA, Howard PORTER, Joel GROSSMAN
  • Patent number: 8656533
    Abstract: A furniture assembly may generally include a frame having legs for supporting the frame. The legs may generally define a space under the frame. A panel may be configured to be coupled to the frame to conceal at least part of the space under the frame. A furniture assembly may also, or alternatively, generally include a frame having a surface, and an overlay configured to be coupled to the frame to cover at least part of the surface of the frame. The overlay may provide a select appearance to the frame at the surface. A furniture assembly may further, or alternatively, generally include a frame having an opening, and an insert configured to be coupled to the frame at the opening. The insert may provide a select appearance to the frame at the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20090235462
    Abstract: A furniture assembly may generally include a frame having legs for supporting the frame. The legs may generally define a space under the frame. A panel may be configured to be coupled to the frame to conceal at least part of the space under the frame. A furniture assembly may also, or alternatively, generally include a frame having a surface, and an overlay configured to be coupled to the frame to cover at least part of the surface of the frame. The overlay may provide a select appearance to the frame at the surface. A furniture assembly may further, or alternatively, generally include a frame having an opening, and an insert configured to be coupled to the frame at the opening. The insert may provide a select appearance to the frame at the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 7360260
    Abstract: A bed frame may include a footboard. The footboard may have two corner posts and at least one cross member that may extend between the corner posts. A platform may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. The platform may be pivotally coupled to the corner posts and/or the cross member. A support member may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the support member may support the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Mike Gallawa, Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20060282945
    Abstract: A bed frame may include a footboard. The footboard may have two corner posts and at least one cross member that may extend between the corner posts. A platform may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. The platform may be pivotally coupled to the corner posts and/or the cross member. A support member may be pivotally coupled to the footboard for movement between a stowed position and an extended position in which the support member may support the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Mike Gallawa, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: D574637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Howard Porter, Mike Gallawa, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: D754452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Steve Kingston, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter, Joel Grossman