Patents Assigned to Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
  • Patent number: 11864651
    Abstract: A closing device includes a rack body having an elongated rack and being slidably coupled to a base, with a catch pivotally coupled to the rack body and a gear pivotally coupled to the base and engaging the elongated rack. A first biasing member is coupled to the base and rack body and provides a substantially linear biasing force. A second biasing member is coupled to the base and gear, and the elongated rack and gear engagement provides a mechanical advantage and a non-linear biasing force. The closing device is for use in a drawer slide having a latch coupled to a first drawer slide member and the base coupled to a second drawer slide member, with the latch releasably coupled to the catch to move the drawer slide to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Edward Allen Lobbezoo
  • Patent number: 11672340
    Abstract: A storage shelf assembly includes a platform and a platform support frame including a first side member defining a first channel, a second side member defining a second channel opposite the first side member, and a plurality of cross members extending between the first and second side members and received within the first and second channels. A first upright is coupled to the platform support frame and a first structure and is configured to suspend the platform support frame from the first structure. The first upright is coupled to the first side member of the platform support frame via a first attachment assembly. The first attachment assembly includes a support bracket coupled to the first upright and configured to cradle the first side member, and a clamp feature coupled to the support bracket and configured to extend over the first side member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert S. Sytsma
  • Publication number: 20220287461
    Abstract: A storage shelf assembly includes a platform and a platform support frame including a first side member defining a first channel, a second side member defining a second channel opposite the first side member, and a plurality of cross members extending between the first and second side members and received within the first and second channels. A first upright is coupled to the platform support frame and a first structure and is configured to suspend the platform support frame from the first structure. The first upright is coupled to the first side member of the platform support frame via a first attachment assembly. The first attachment assembly includes a support bracket coupled to the first upright and configured to cradle the first side member, and a clamp feature coupled to the support bracket and configured to extend over the first side member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert S. Sytsma
  • Patent number: 11369198
    Abstract: A storage shelf assembly for suspending from a structure includes a platform. A platform support frame includes a first side member that defines a first channel and a second side member that defines a second channel positioned opposite the first side member. A plurality of cross members extend between the first and second side members and are received within the first and second channels. The plurality of cross members are configured to support the platform. A plurality of uprights configured to suspend the platform support frame from the structure are coupled to the platform support frame by an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a support bracket coupled to the upright and configured to cradle the first side member, and a clamp feature coupled to the support bracket and configured to extend over the first side member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert S. Sytsma
  • Publication number: 20220133038
    Abstract: A storage shelf assembly for suspending from a structure includes a platform. A platform support frame includes a first side member that defines a first channel and a second side member that defines a second channel positioned opposite the first side member. A plurality of cross members extend between the first and second side members and are received within the first and second channels. The plurality of cross members are configured to support the platform. A plurality of uprights configured to suspend the platform support frame from the structure are coupled to the platform support frame by an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a support bracket coupled to the upright and configured to cradle the first side member, and a clamp feature coupled to the support bracket and configured to extend over the first side member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert S. Sytsma
  • Patent number: 10487974
    Abstract: An adjustable support arm assembly including a base, a lower arm having a first end connected to the base, an upper arm having a pivotal connection to a second end of the lower arm disposed between first and second ends of the upper arm and a plurality of adjustment positions disposed between the pivotal connection to the lower arm and the first end of the upper arm, a counterbalance unit connected to the lower arm or the upper arm and including a movable portion, an elongated flexible element having a first end connected to the movable portion of the counterbalance unit and the elongated flexible element extends from the lower or upper arm to which the counterbalance unit is connected and a second end of the elongated flexible element is connected to the other of the lower or upper arm to which the counterbalance unit is not connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John D. Sherman
  • Patent number: 10327544
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an adjustable ergonomic workstation that includes first platform and a second platform that is coupled to and positioned below the first platform, wherein the first platform may be moved between at least a lowered position and a first raised position and wherein the coupling of the second platform to the first platform includes a tilt adjustment assembly wherein the second platform may be adjusted between at least a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the first platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20190021487
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an adjustable ergonomic workstation that includes first platform and a second platform that is coupled to and positioned below the first platform, wherein the first platform may be moved between at least a lowered position and a first raised position and wherein the coupling of the second platform to the first platform includes a tilt adjustment assembly wherein the second platform may be adjusted between at least a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the first platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Patent number: 10154729
    Abstract: An articulating support arm includes a base, a first set of control arms having proximal ends and distal ends, with the proximal ends of the first set of control arms being pivotally connected to the base. The support arm further includes a second set of control arms having proximal ends and distal ends, with the proximal ends of the second set of control arms being disposed forward of and pivotally connected to the distal ends of the first set of control arms. The distal ends of the second set of control arms also are pivotally connected to a control head, and a locking assembly selectively prevents pivotal movement of the control arms, so as to provide vertical adjustment of the control head relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Patent number: 10111518
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an adjustable ergonomic workstation that includes first platform and a second platform that is coupled to and positioned below the first platform, wherein the first platform may be moved between at least a lowered position and a first raised position and wherein the coupling of the second platform to the first platform includes a tilt adjustment assembly wherein the second platform may be adjusted between at least a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the first platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20180140089
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an adjustable ergonomic workstation that includes first platform and a second platform that is coupled to and positioned below the first platform, wherein the first platform may be moved between at least a lowered position and a first raised position and wherein the coupling of the second platform to the first platform includes a tilt adjustment assembly wherein the second platform may be adjusted between at least a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the first platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20170325584
    Abstract: An articulating support arm includes a base, a first set of control arms having proximal ends and distal ends, with the proximal ends of the first set of control arms being pivotally connected to the base. The support arm further includes a second set of control arms having proximal ends and distal ends, with the proximal ends of the second set of control arms being disposed forward of and pivotally connected to the distal ends of the first set of control arms. The distal ends of the second set of control arms also are pivotally connected to a control head, and a locking assembly selectively prevents pivotal movement of the control arms, so as to provide vertical adjustment of the control head relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9456692
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a multi-piece shelf bracket including a support arm that receives a connector having a support portion and at least one hook portion, and a method of assembling the multi-piece shelf bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Tibbe, Daniel L. Krueger
  • Patent number: 9320352
    Abstract: An articulating support arm includes a base, at least first and second links, a control head and a platform. The base, first and second links and control head are pivotally connected in a four bar linkage configuration. The control head has a forward end pivotally connected to the platform and the platform is movable from a forward fully extended position wherein the control head is forward of the base to a rearward fully retracted position wherein the control head passes below and to a position rearward of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Patent number: 8430567
    Abstract: A load adaptive roller carriage assembly for use with a slide assembly where the roller carriage assembly is configured to provide auxiliary load support. The load adaptive roller carriage assembly includes a carriage, at least two rollers rotatably connected to the carriage, and the carriage is configured to permit each roller to move independently relative to each other roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Edward A. Lobbezoo
  • Patent number: 8317278
    Abstract: Slide assemblies having telescopic slide members, a handle assembly and open and closed positions, with either or both of the open and closed positions being a releasable locking position, while merely requiring an intuitive pushing or pulling on a handle in the direction of intended movement to both unlock and move the slide assembly from the respective optional locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Enos
  • Patent number: 8297575
    Abstract: A standard and shelf support are provided for supporting one or more shelves at selected elevations from a vertical surface. The standard has a rear wall, and first and second mounting walls being spaced apart and extending from the rear wall. The first and second mounting walls define a channel that is open to the front of the standard. At least one of the first and second mounting walls defines a plurality of spaced apart notches which are not visible from the front of the standard, and the notches are adapted to receive a retention member on a shelf support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard G. Kluge
  • Patent number: 8231187
    Abstract: A hinge bracket attachable to a pocket door slide system wherein the pocket door slide system comprises components capable of achieving a full inset or partial overlay pocket door position without the hinge bracket, and wherein use of the hinge bracket enables the pocket door slide system to achieve a substantially full overlay pocket door position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Keith A. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8210368
    Abstract: The storage systems are configured to be connected to wall structures and to be modular in construction, so as to be able to use a plurality of horizontally disposed hang rails and/or a plurality of vertical standards, and/or modular storage components that are received on a hang rail or a vertical standard, or that may be connected directly to a wall structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Todd Ed Alan Schwartzkopf, Daniel L. Krueger, Jonathan T. Moroney, Aaron J. Schradin
  • Patent number: 8205951
    Abstract: A closing device that includes a latching member that when moved a given distance utilizes a gear to effect a mechanical advantage that results in an end of a biasing member being moved less than the given distance. The biasing member is used in moving a first drawer slide member to a closed position relative to a second drawer slide member, and use of the gear and the resulting mechanical advantage provide a smoother transition when the first drawer slide member is engaged or disengaged from the closing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Boks