Patents by Inventor Stephen P. Channer

Stephen P. Channer 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).

  • Platform assembly for supporting portable computers and the like
    Patent number: 6491268
    Abstract: A platform assembly for supporting a portable computer. The platform assembly includes a support member having an outer perimeter and a plurality of engagement features spaced inwardly of the perimeter. The support member defines a support surface configured to provide weight bearing support to a portable computer. The platform assembly also includes a plurality of securing devices, each of the securing devices having fastening members releasably securably engagable with a selected one of the engagement features. Each of the securing devices has a clamping surface adapted to engage a portable computer, and the clamping surface is positionable to bear against a portable computer with a clamping force directed generally towards the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen P. Channer, Daniel E. Waugh, Mark D. Swets