Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Newhouse

Thomas J. Newhouse 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).

  • Patent number: 6820388
    Abstract: A stackable wall panel assembly includes a lower wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides and an upper wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides. A lower connector post is connected to the lower wall panel and an upper connector post is connected to the upper wall panel. A draw rod connects the lower connector post to the first upper connector post, with a spacer post disposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, David B. Martin, Kevin Scott Breuker, Mark James Dinneweth, Steven M. Van Weiren, Thomas L. Verkaik
  • Publication number: 20040177573
    Abstract: A stackable wall panel assembly includes a lower wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides and an upper wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides. A lower connector post is connected to the lower wall panel and an upper connector post is connected to the upper wall panel. A draw rod connects the lower connector post to the first upper connector post, with a spacer post disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, David B. Martin, Kevin Scott Breuker, Mark James Dinneweth, Steven M. Van Weiren, Thomas L. Verkaik
  • Patent number: 6729085
    Abstract: A stackable wall panel assembly including a lower wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides and an upper wall panel having a top, a bottom, vertically extending ends and opposite sides. A vertically extending stanchion has a lower end connected to the top of the lower wall panel and an upper end connected to the bottom of the upper wall panel. The bottom of the upper wall panel is spaced from the top of the lower wall panel to form an open space between the upper and lower wall panels. In a preferred embodiment, a rail extends between the stanchions. Also in a preferred embodiment, a cover covers the space formed between the upper and lower wall panels. In another aspect, a second stanchion is connected to the top of the upper wall panel and a second upper wall panel is connected to the top of the second stanchion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, David B. Martin, Kevin Scott Breuker, Mark James Dinneweth, Steven M. Van Weiren, Thomas L. Verkaik
  • Patent number: 6663267
    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 system also includes a height-adjustable light fixture connected to the crossbeams. The light fixture extends outward from the crossbeams and is capable of projecting a light beam directly downward on the work zone of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Publication number: 20020191390
    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 system also includes a height-adjustable light fixture connected to the crossbeams. The light fixture extends outward from the crossbeams and is capable of projecting a light beam directly downward on the work zone of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D512850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Hekman Furniture Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Douglas J. Hill, S. Michael Crump
  • Patent number: D524076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Hekman Furniture Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Douglas J. Hill, S. Michael Crump
  • Patent number: D524570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hekman Furniture Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Douglas J. Hill, S. Michael Crump
  • Patent number: D527202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Hackman Furniture Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Douglas I. Hill, S. Michael Crump
  • Patent number: D528822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hekman Furniture Company
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: D538068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hekman Furniture Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Paul B. Jager, Robert E. Seaberg
  • Patent number: D469206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D548876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: D558471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: The Worden Company
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: D559580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Harden Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Christine Woodard, Alan M. Lamperella
  • Patent number: D565849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: The Worden Company
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: D565850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: The Worden Company
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: D489472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D490257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Viking Cabinetry Group, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, James A. Grinestaff
  • Patent number: D491245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas J. Newhouse