Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2019
Assignee:
Knoll, Inc.
Inventors:
James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
Abstract: A table arrangement includes connection mechanisms height adjustable tabletops so that the tabletops are independently moveable while a privacy screen is positionable between the tabletops. Embodiments of the table arrangement can be configured so that different height adjustable tabletops can be arranged to accommodate different users' preferences.
Abstract: A chair can include a chair back, or backrest, that is coupled to a base of a chair above a seat of the chair. A tilt mechanism can attach the backrest to the base at spaced apart locations. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism can be configured so that the backrest rotates about multiple pivots as it reclines from an upright position to a reclined position to drive forward motion of the seat during recline of the backrest.
Abstract: A modular furniture unit can be configured to provide power distribution in conjunction with other furniture features. Embodiments of furniture arrangements may utilize one or more modular furniture units to provide one or more of such features (e.g. storage, seating, privacy, work surface, lighting, etc.). In some embodiments, the modular furniture unit includes an elongated upper member having an upper slot that has a first end and a second end opposite its first end. At least one leg is attached to the first end and at least one leg is attached to the second end. The elongated upper member may have a channel through which power cabling passes and outlets that are connected to such cabling. Different elements can be connected to the upper member via the upper slot or a downward facing opening of the upper member and/or to the legs to provide different furniture arrangements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2018
Assignee:
Knoll, Inc.
Inventors:
Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Ronald Snyder
Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible furniture article. The collapsible furniture article comprises a horizontal support surface that articulates about a main support between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first primary leg is connected to the main support pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first secondary leg is pivotally connected to the first primary leg pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. The legs in the extended position are disposed to support the horizontal support surface in a horizontal position. In collapsed position, the primary legs are positioned between the collapsed support horizontal surface and the collapsed secondary legs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2018
Assignee:
KNOLL, INC.
Inventors:
Allan Weiser, Michael David Beltz, Adam Joseph Kessler, Conrad M. Marini
Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 27, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2018
Assignee:
Knoll, Inc.
Inventors:
Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
Abstract: A seating device includes a training device connected to a component of the base of the seating device. The training device is configured to tilt the seating device to help a user learn how to use the seating device to help the user avoid losing the user's balance while sitting or leaning on the seat of the seating device when the user initially starts to use the seating device. The training device can be releasable from the base of the seating device after the user has learned how to balance on the seating device. The training device can also be reattachable to the seating device to facilitate the training of other users.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2018
Assignee:
Knoll, Inc.
Inventors:
Seth Murray, Bret Recor, Hendrik R. van Hekken, Michael Harper
Abstract: An armrest for a chair includes a first slideable member moveably positioned within a support post and a second slideable member moveably positioned within the support post. The first slideable member is moveably positioned within a channel of the second slideable member such that the first slideable member is moveable relative to the second slideable member. An actuator is connected to the first and second slideable members. The actuator can optionally be included that is actuatable from a locked position to an unlocked position. The first and second slideable members are immovable within the post when the actuator is in the locked position and the first and second slideable members are moveable within the post when the actuator is in the unlocked position.