Patents by Inventor Richard O. Berkowitz

Richard O. Berkowitz 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).

  • Interconnectable table system
    Patent number: 6598542
    Abstract: A table interconnection system includes a connector with two or more end portions sized and shaped for engagement with connection receptacles formed in adjacent tables. The connection receptacles each receive an end portion to retain the adjacent tables in a self-retained orientation. The connection receptacles and connector are located at the table surface in full view of a user, so the user can readily appreciate how the tables interconnect. Moreover, adjacent tables may be pivoted with respect to one another by direct manipulation of the table only, without disconnecting or contacting the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Berco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil J. Goldberg, Imraan Aziz, Vincent M. DiPalma, Elliott W. Baum, Lucian N. Chirea, Richard O. Berkowitz
  • Interconnectable table system
    Publication number: 20020166482
    Abstract: A table interconnection system includes a connector with two or more end portions sized and shaped for engagement with connection receptacles formed in adjacent tables. The connection receptacles each receive an end portion to retain the adjacent tables in a self-retained orientation. The connection receptacles and connector are located at the table surface in full view of a user, so the user can readily appreciate how the tables interconnect. Moreover, adjacent tables may be pivoted with respect to one another by direct manipulation of the table only, without disconnecting or contacting the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Neil J. Goldberg, Imraan Aziz, Vincent M. DiPalma, Elliott W. Baum, Lucian N. Chirea, Richard O. Berkowitz
  • Table spider column connection
    Patent number: 6447199
    Abstract: A sleeve type locking device, whether it be a hollow sleeve, a set screw configured device, secures a table base column to its associated spider, as within a counterbore, upon tightening of its supporting rod, during assembly and interconnection of such support to the underside of a table surface, during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Berod Tableworks Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard O. Berkowitz, Elliott W. Baum, Lucian N. Chirea, Robert J. Harrell
  • Work table
    Patent number: 6397762
    Abstract: A table with cable trough adapted to be joined to one or more additional tables in generally end-to-end relation. The cable trough is movable between open and closed position at the rear of the table. An opening is provided in the table top such that when the trough is closed, cable receptacles are accessible through the opening for connecting equipment that is used on the table top. The rear comers of the table top are notched to provide space for a connector that will releasably retain adjacent tables in generally end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Berco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil J. Goldberg, Imraan Aziz, Vincent M. DiPalm, Elliott W. Baum, Lucian N. Chirea, Richard O. Berkowitz