Patents Assigned to Kimball International, Inc.
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR OFFICE FURNITURE
    Publication number: 20090042428
    Abstract: An article of furniture having a construction adapted to efficiently accommodate electrical components. The article of furniture includes a frame or chassis having support leg assemblies, and a beam connected to the support leg assemblies to which a channel is mounted. The support leg assemblies include work surface supports which support work surfaces at adjustable heights above the channel, and a gap between the work surfaces allows access to the electrical system within the channel. The electrical system is modular in design, and includes a series of components that may be connected to one another in a manner that the location of electrical outlet modules may be easily adjusted. The channel has a plurality of knock-out openings which may be selectively used for locating electrical outlets at any desired position along the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, David B. Crafton
  • ARTICLE OF FURNITURE WITH TAMBOUR MODESTY PANEL
    Publication number: 20080303394
    Abstract: A tambour modesty panel for use with articles of furniture. In one exemplary embodiment, the tambour modesty panel is positioned under a work surface of an article of furniture and includes a tambour positioned between opposing end panels. In one embodiment, the opposing end panels include a groove formed therein for receiving opposing sides of the tambour and directing the movement of the tambour. In another embodiment, opposing end panels of the tambour modesty panel include tracks secured thereto for receiving opposing sides of the tambour and directing the movement of the tambour. When the work surface is positioned adjacent to a wall having services outlets positioned within the wall, access to the outlets may be provided by moving the tambour to an open position. Alternatively, to restrict access to and/or to obstruct the view of the outlets and cables, the tambour may be moved to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Donald F. Woods, Bobby G. Moore
  • MULTI-PURPOSE TABLE WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES
    Publication number: 20080295744
    Abstract: A multi-purpose table including a channel that either forms a portion of, or is attached to, a horizontal support structure of the work surface of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlet modules. The electrical and communication outlet modules may be installed within the channel with the outlets accessible to a user of the table when the work surface is positioned in each of a horizontal use position and a vertical storage position. In one embodiment, individual outlet modules are installed within the channel by a snap-fit engagement. In another embodiment, the outlet modules are provided as part of a harness or bus assembly that is slidably installed and retained within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
  • MULTI-PURPOSE TABLE WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES
    Publication number: 20080295742
    Abstract: A multi-purpose table including a channel forming a portion of, or attached to, a horizontal support bar of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlets. The electrical and communication outlets may be provided in the channel. The outlets remain available to a user of the table when a work surface of the table is positioned in either a horizontal or a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
  • CHAIR RIDE MECHANISM WITH TENSION ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20080030059
    Abstract: A task chair, including a backrest assembly and a seat assembly pivotally coupled both to one another and to side portions of a fixed yoke member for synchronized movement, in which the seat of the seat assembly moves upwardly and forwardly concurrently with recline of the backrest of the backrest assembly. The chair further includes a tension assembly including an elongate tension member, such as a leaf spring, secured at one end thereof to the yoke member, and a contact member, such as a contact roller, adjustably mounted to the seat assembly. The contact member engages the tension member such that the tension member resists recline of the backrest assembly and concurrent movement of the seat assembly from their initial positions, and also provides a restoring force which tends to move the backrest to its initial upright position and the seat to its initial rearward and lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Deimen, Stephen Hatcher
  • Bench
    Patent number: D561487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Mark Wahl, Gary Meredith, Sr., Meghan Smith, Paula Schmidt, Greg Daily
  • Chair backrest
    Patent number: D561499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Mark Wahl, Gary Meredith, Sr., Meghan Smith, Paula Schmidt, Greg Daily
  • Chair armrest and backrest interface
    Patent number: D562038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Mark Wahl, Gary Meredith, Sr., Meghan Smith, Paula Schmidt, Greg Daily
  • Grommet for an office partition panel
    Patent number: D563206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Bakker, Timothy T. Murphy
  • Top divider panel for an office partition
    Patent number: D564764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Airen R. Springer, Keith E. Metcalf, Jay M. Henriott
  • Lounge
    Patent number: D564774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Woods, Michael L. Deimen
  • Furniture leg
    Patent number: D568639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
  • Furniture corner
    Patent number: D568647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
  • Chair side
    Patent number: D569664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Mark Wahl, Gary Meredith, Sr., Meghan Smith, Paula Schmidt, Greg Daily
  • Chair backrest detail
    Patent number: D570625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Chad Kieffner, Michael Deimen, Derek Polen, Marilyn Satkamp, Paula Schmidt, Joe Hasenour
  • Desk
    Patent number: D575549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Woods
  • Cabinet and hutch interface
    Patent number: D580692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Woods
  • Desk
    Patent number: D586149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Woods
  • Lounge end
    Patent number: D586156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Josh Butcher, Meghan Smith, Gary Meredith, Sr.
  • Lounge end
    Patent number: D586590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Schweikarth, Josh Butcher, Meghan Smith, Gary Meredith, Sr.