Patents by Inventor Richard DeHaan, III

Richard DeHaan, III 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).

  • Work space management and furniture system
    Patent number: 7827920
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Beck, Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert A. Oren, Henry A. Thenikl, Jeffrey Clark, Richard DeHaan, III
  • Shock mount
    Patent number: 5295755
    Abstract: A shock mount is used for mounting a first member of a piece of furniture to a second member thereof. The shock mount includes an elastic portion and a metal portion secured to the elastic portion. The metal portion has an exposed surface of a shape which conforms to the first furniture member. The elastic portion is secured to the second furniture member, the exposed surface of the metal portion is adhesively secured to the first furniture member, and the elastic portion absorbs various loads imparted by the first and second furniture members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard DeHaan, III, David M. Boruta, George B. Byma