Patents Assigned to Modernfold, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11591838
    Abstract: A wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron K. Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark J. McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Phillip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
  • Patent number: 11391080
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include at least one monitoring system to monitor at least one area adjacent the movable wall panel system. The movable wall panel system may include a touch screen as part of an operator interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Jones, Bryan Thomas Welch, Michael W. Beeler, Jonathan Taylor Dreitlein, William S. Meyers
  • Patent number: 11111716
    Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
  • Patent number: 10669772
    Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: MODERNFOLD, INC.
    Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
  • Patent number: 10577853
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include at least one monitoring system to monitor at least one area adjacent the movable wall panel system. The movable wall panel system may include a touch screen as part of an operator interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MODERNFOLD, INC.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Jones, Bryan Thomas Welch, Michael W. Beeler, Jonathan Taylor Dreitlein, William S. Meyers
  • Patent number: 10287817
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include multiple panels and a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Philip M. Watson, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
  • Publication number: 20180320432
    Abstract: A movable wall system includes a plurality of movable wall panels including a first movable wall panel and a second moveable wall panel rotatably coupled together through at least one hinge. The movable wall system further includes a biasing system which biases the first movable wall panel and the second movable wall panel into an arrangement wherein a panel face of the first movable wall panel and a panel face of the second moveable wall panel are generally parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Beeler, Mark A. Johnson, Bradley A. Jones, Thomas L. Goldsmith
  • Publication number: 20170321469
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include at least one monitoring system to monitor at least one area adjacent the movable wall panel system. The movable wall panel system may include a touch screen as part of an operator interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Jones, Bryan Thomas Welch, Michael W. Beeler, Jonathan Taylor Dreitlein, William S. Meyers
  • Patent number: 9682134
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system induces a plurality of movable wall panels. A first electrical connector of one panel is automatically coupled to a second electrical connector of an adjacent panel as the panels are moved from a folded storage position to an extended use position to electrically couple the adjacent panels together automatically. At least one of the plurality of panels has an electrical receptacle coupled to its associated first and second electrical connectors to provide an electrical power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Thomas Welch, Robert Kevin Schuyler
  • Publication number: 20170093100
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system induces a plurality of movable wall panels. A first electrical connector of one panel is automatically coupled to a second electrical connector of an adjacent panel as the panels are moved from a folded storage position to an extended use position to electrically couple the adjacent panels together automatically. At least one of the plurality of panels has an electrical receptacle coupled to its associated first and second electrical connectors to provide an electrical power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Thomas Welch, Robert Kevin Schuyler
  • Patent number: 9455561
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system induces a plurality of movable wall panels. A first electrical connector of one panel is automatically coupled to a second electrical connector of an adjacent panel as the panels are moved from a folded storage position to an extended use position to electrically couple the adjacent panels together automatically. At least one of the plurality of panels has an electrical receptacle coupled to its associated first and second electrical connectors to provide an electrical power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Thomas Welch, Robert Kevin Schuyler
  • Publication number: 20140059933
    Abstract: A moveable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment without an actuation from an operator space of the environment, the top seal assembly being positioned above the operator space of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Jones, Aaron Alexander, Phil Middaugh, Mark McDonough, Adam Burke, Mike Beeler, Robert K. Schuyler, Philip M. Watston, Matthew Puccio, Thomas L. Goldsmith, Bryan T. Welch
  • Patent number: 8387339
    Abstract: An adjustable support system and method for supporting for an operable partition includes an adjustable length overhead truss. The adjustable length overhead truss is supported at opposite ends by first and second vertical supports. A track is coupled to the adjustable length overhead truss, and a plurality of wall panels are coupled to the track. The plurality of wall panels are movable from a folded storage position to a deployed use position to form a wall under the adjustable length overhead truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Ann Birch, Bryan Thomas Welch, Aaron Earl Daniel
  • Publication number: 20120083147
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system induces a plurality of movable wall panels. A first electrical connector of one panel is automatically coupled to a second electrical connector of an adjacent panel as the panels are moved from a folded storage position to an extended use position to electrically couple the adjacent panels together automatically. At least one of the plurality of panels has an electrical receptacle coupled to its associated first and second electrical connectors to provide an electrical power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: MODERNFOLD, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan Thomas Welch, Robert Kevin Schuyler
  • Publication number: 20110252729
    Abstract: An adjustable support system and method for supporting for an operable partition includes an adjustable length overhead truss. The adjustable length overhead truss is supported at opposite ends by first and second vertical supports. A track is coupled to the adjustable length overhead truss, and a plurality of wall panels are coupled to the track. The plurality of wall panels are movable from a folded storage position to a deployed use position to form a wall under the adjustable length overhead truss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: MODERNFOLD, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Ann Birch, Bryan Thomas Welch, Aaron Earl Daniel
  • Patent number: 6715530
    Abstract: The present invention involves a latch mechanism and method that prevents the leading operable wall panel of an operable wall panel system from moving out of alignment with the track of a track and trolley system as the lead operable wall panel unfolds and extends from a stacked orientation to a straightened orientation. The latch mechanism includes a catch member to catch a latch pin depending down from the trolley of the track and trolley system. When the catch member catches the latch pin, a resilient biasing member of the latch mechanism operates to lock the latch mechanism about the latch pin. As a result, the lead operable wall panel is locked into a straightened orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Goldsmith, Jeff Kronlage, Steve Helbing
  • Patent number: 6698491
    Abstract: An inverted trolley assembly mounted in an upper channel of a movable wall panel. The inverted trolley includes an elongated trolley carrier having a centrally attached trolley block and a bore at each end to receive the axle of a roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes spacers to center the roller on the axles. The inverted trolley is connectable to a track mounted trolley, preferably by a threaded hole which receives a pendant bolt from the track mounted trolley. The inverted trolley is installed within a channel at the upper end of the wall panel with the rollers engaging the wall panel top frame thus supporting the wall panel. The panel top frame includes a slot through which connection to the track mounted trolley is made. The assembly also includes a trolley retainer which limits the range of motion of the inverted trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Modernfold Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, Jeff Kronlage, Steve Helbing
  • Patent number: 6598355
    Abstract: An anti-stacking system for an operable wall includes a guide rail mounted on or adjacent to the track so that the guide rail is engaged by panel orienting members attached to the trolley bolt. The guide rail may be mounted on the track or to the track suspending brackets. In a preferred embodiment, the guide rail is integral with the track. Panel orienting members that engage the guide rails are mounted to the bolts of the trolleys, which bolts in turn are fixed rotationally to the panels. At designated areas in the room, the track is free of the guide rail to allow stacking of the wall panels when not in use. In wall forming areas, the panel orienting members engage the guide rails so as to cause the trolley bolts, and thus the panels, to be properly rotated into a proper wall-forming arrangement and to remain in the wall forming arrangement until moved to a storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Douglas Owens
  • Patent number: 6581345
    Abstract: The present invention provides a track concealment system for use with a movable wall system having movable walls, a track and a trolley. The invention includes a pair of panels, each sized to conceal a portion of the track, and a pair of brackets each having a first portion attachable to the track and a second portion configured to support an edge of a corresponding panel. When supported by the second portion, the panels are arranged such that the edge of said panel is adjacent the connecting member thereby concealing the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Goldsmith, N. Douglas Owens
  • Patent number: RE48416
    Abstract: A movable wall panel system induces a plurality of movable wall panels. A first electrical connector of one panel is automatically coupled to a second electrical connector of an adjacent panel as the panels are moved from a folded storage position to an extended use position to electrically couple the adjacent panels together automatically. At least one of the plurality of panels has an electrical receptacle coupled to its associated first and second electrical connectors to provide an electrical power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Modernfold, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Thomas Welch, Robert Kevin Schuyler