Patents by Inventor Robert W. Insalaco
Robert W. Insalaco 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).
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Publication number: 20160270539Abstract: A method of supporting a user's cranium includes directly supporting at least a portion of a first user's T1-T6 vertebrae with a primary support and directly supporting a junction between the first user's occipital bone and C1 vertebrae with a secondary support spaced from the primary support. The positions of the primary and secondary supports may be independently adjusted relative to each other. Various body support structures and headrest structures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Brock Walker, John F. Aldrich, Robert W. Insalaco
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Patent number: 9352675Abstract: A method of supporting a user's cranium includes directly supporting at least a portion of a first user's T1-T6 vertebrae with a primary support and directly supporting a junction between the first user's occipital bone and C1 vertebrae with a secondary support spaced from the primary support. The positions of the primary and secondary supports may be independently adjusted relative to each other. Various body support structures and headrest structures are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Brock Walker, John F. Aldrich, Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20130069411Abstract: A method of supporting a user's cranium includes directly supporting at least a portion of a first user's T1-T6 vertebrae with a primary support and directly supporting a junction between the first user's occipital bone and C1 vertebrae with a secondary support spaced from the primary support. The positions of the primary and secondary supports may be independently adjusted relative to each other. Various body support structures and headrest structures are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Brock Walker, John F. Aldrich, Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20080302033Abstract: A split bus rail system (100) is employed within a commercial interior (102). The system (100) includes a main rail (114) with a power bus assembly (116) and a communications bus assembly (112). Application devices (512) are selectively energized through connector modules (400) coupled to the bus assemblies (116, 118).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, James B. Long, W. Daniel Hillis, Russel Howe
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Patent number: 7455535Abstract: A rail system (100) is disclosed which may be employed within a commercial interior (102). The rail system (100) comprises a series of primary-tracks (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The rail system (100) also comprises a series of cross rails (132) releasably interconnectable to the primary tracks (130). The rail system (100) permits electrical and mechanical interconnections and reconfiguration of electrical and mechanical interconnections, for various functional accessories and communications.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, Russel Howe, James B. Long, W. Daniel Millis
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Publication number: 20080266842Abstract: A LED ladder system (650) includes strip units (674) with spaced apart LED elements. Network connection configurations (810, 850, 856, 868) receive AC power and selectively apply DC power to the strip units (674) based on control signals. A concertina visual shield configuration (902) is positioned adjacent the ladder system (650) to affect visual lighting properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Marsha Skidmore, Sheila Kennedy, Robert W. Insalaco, James B. Long, W. Daniel Hillis, Russel Howe
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Publication number: 20080190043Abstract: A space division system (600) includes side sections (604) connected to an overhead structural channel system (606) through support pole assemblies (617). Material support linkage assemblies (610) include an upper material support linkage assembly (614) and a lower material support linkage assembly (612) coupled to the side sections (604). The material support linkage assemblies (610) include adjustable links (616) pivotable relative to each other for forming various configurations of the space division system (600).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Waltraud Beckmann, Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20080155915Abstract: A structural channel system (100) includes a main structural channel rail (102), cross-channels (104) and cross-rails (106). A modular plug assembly (130) couples electrical power and communication signals to connector modules (132, 140, 144) which, in turn, control application of power to application devices (939, 969) based on the communication signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Russel Howe, Daniel W. Hillis, Robert W. Insalaco, James B. Long
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Patent number: 6766748Abstract: A table includes a support leg having an elongated channel extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the support leg and opening laterally outwardly from said support leg. The channel has an open end at a top of the support leg. In a preferred embodiment, a catch member extends across at least a portion of said channel and a worksurface is supported by the top of said support leg. In another aspect, the worksurface has a cutout shaped to receive at least a portion of the top of the support leg with at least a portion of the channel nested in the cutout. In a preferred embodiment, the support leg includes a socket that is shaped to receive a portion of the worksurface. A method of routing a utility line on a table is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, David J. Ritch, Mark B. Saffell, Gordon J. Stannis
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Patent number: 6764144Abstract: A storage unit includes a first and second horizontal shelf member, at least one vertical panel disposed between the first and second horizontal shelf members, and at least one tie member. A bottom of the at least one vertical panel is supported by the first shelf member and the second shelf member is supported on a top of the at least one vertical panel. The at least one tie member extends between and connects the first and second horizontal shelf members, with the at least one panel clamped therebetween. In another aspect of the invention, a method for assembling a storage unit is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, David J. Ritch, Mark B. Saffell, Gordon J. Stannis
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Patent number: 6684582Abstract: A modular tile and modular tile system is disclosed. The modular tile includes a base structure having a generally horizontal portion. Floor support members are positioned on a bottom surface of the generally horizontal portion. Upper column members extend above the horizontal portion of the modular tile. A cover is supported by the upper column members a distance above the horizontal portion thereby creating a chamber between the horizontal portion and the cover. The chamber is adapted to receive cabling therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Peart, Ross Lovegrove, Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20020157331Abstract: A modular tile and modular tile system is disclosed. The modular tile includes a base structure having a generally horizontal portion. Floor support members are positioned on a bottom surface of the generally horizontal portion. Upper column members extend above the horizontal portion of the modular tile. A cover is supported by the upper column members a distance above the horizontal portion thereby creating a chamber between the horizontal portion and the cover. The chamber is adapted to receive cabling therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Stephen Peart, Ross Lovegrove, Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20020062933Abstract: A privacy screen comprises a free-standing wall member and a support stand. In one embodiment, the wall member has a thickness and an outer surface visible to the user. The wall member is preferably made of expanded beads that extend across the entirety of the thickness of the panel and define the outer surface thereof, such that they are visible to the user. In another embodiment, the wall member comprises a first and second sheet, each of which has an outer surface defining the outer surface of the wall member. At least a portion of the first sheet is spaced from at least a portion of the second sheet, and at least another portion of the first sheet abuts at least a portion of the second sheet, with the abutting portions being connected. In another aspect, a system of privacy screens comprises a first and second privacy screen comprising a wall member having a curvilinear side edge. The first and second privacy screens are arranged such that the curvilinear edges thereof are disposed adjacent one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, David J. Ritch, Mark B. Saffell, Gordon J. Stannis
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Patent number: 6390310Abstract: This invention is directed to a shelf assembly having a shelf, a mounting block and a barrier member. The shelf has a first edge. The mounting block is attached to the first edge. A barrier member is adapted to be attached to the mounting block. The barrier member is capable of being oriented in at least two positions with respect to the shelf. The two positions include an article retaining position and an article access position.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.Inventor: Robert W. Insalaco
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Publication number: 20020043183Abstract: A table includes a support leg having an elongated channel extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the support leg and opening laterally outwardly from said support leg. The channel has an open end at a top of the support leg. In a preferred embodiment, a catch member extends across at least a portion of said channel and a worksurface is supported by the top of said support leg. In another aspect, the worksurface has a cutout shaped to receive at least a portion of the top of the support leg with at least a portion of the channel nested in the cutout. In a preferred embodiment, the support leg includes a socket that is shaped to receive a portion of the worksurface. A method of routing a utility line on a table is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, David J. Ritch, Mark B. Saffell, Gordon J. Stannis
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Publication number: 20020043905Abstract: A storage unit includes a first and second horizontal shelf member, at least one vertical panel disposed between the first and second horizontal shelf members, and at least one tie member. A bottom of the at least one vertical panel is supported by the first shelf member and the second shelf member is supported on a top of the at least one vertical panel. The at least one tie member extends between and connects the first and second horizontal shelf members, with the at least one panel clamped therebetween. In another aspect of the invention, a method for assembling a storage unit is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, David J. Ritch, Mark B. Saffell, Gordon J. Stannis
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Patent number: 5673984Abstract: A cart for transporting materials along a floor having a base positioned parallel to the floor. Positioned above the base is a rectangular cover having a first side edge, a second side edge and a back edge defining three sides of a rectangle. A first side support, a second side support and a back support each extend from the base to the cover. Four vertical supports extend from the base to contact the cover at four points substantially aligned with a first diagonal of the rectangle.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1996Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, Edgar B. Montague
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Patent number: 5606836Abstract: A space-dividing upright wall system wherein wall panels are supported on and connected through upright panel connecting members, the latter having a foot for engagement with a floor. The panel connecting member is preferably of Z-shaped cross section including parallel side legs joined by a diagonally-extending cross wall. Each side leg has an upright row of slots which accommodate hangers associated with components which mount on the wall system. The slots in the two sidewalls are isolated from one another by the cross wall. Each side leg has vertically-extending rows of hooks projecting outwardly from opposite side edges thereof, which hooks cooperate with a pair of generally aligned panels for rigidly joining the panels together.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Insalaco, Richard G. Haworth
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Patent number: D450959Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Ayse Gul Birsel, Robert W. Insalaco, Ayako Takase
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Patent number: D489827Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Robert W. Insalaco