Patents Assigned to Sauder Woodworking Co.
  • Patent number: 10617204
    Abstract: A furniture unit includes at least one substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal peripheral surface, a distal peripheral surface, a first seam, and a second seam. The lower surface is opposite the upper surface. The proximal peripheral surface extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The distal peripheral surface is opposite the proximal peripheral surface and extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam. The first and second seams extend in a direction parallel to the proximal peripheral surface. The proximal peripheral surface engages the lower surface such that the substrate defines a first hollow support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Mark A. Strayer, Neal J. Fifer
  • Patent number: 10405655
    Abstract: A furniture assembly is disclosed that includes an article of furniture, two or more implements and an implement interlock system. The article of furniture includes at least one panel defining an implement-receiving cavity. The two or more implements are slidably-disposed within the implement-receiving cavity of the article of furniture. The implement interlock system includes: two or more cable guides attached to the at least one panel; a cable engagement device attached to each implement of the two or more implements; and a cable tensioning device, including a cable, attached to the at least one panel. A portion of a length of the cable extends through the two or more cable guides and is selectively-hooked by the cable engagement device attached to each implement of the two or more implements. An implement interlock system and a cable guide also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Richard A. Nelson, Amy L. Kruse
  • Patent number: 10201226
    Abstract: A furniture unit includes at least one substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal peripheral surface, a distal peripheral surface, a first seam, and a second seam. The lower surface is opposite the upper surface. The proximal peripheral surface extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The distal peripheral surface is opposite the proximal peripheral surface and extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam. The first and second seams extend in a direction parallel to the proximal peripheral surface. The proximal peripheral surface engages the lower surface such that the substrate defines a first hollow support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Mark A. Strayer, Neal J. Fifer
  • Patent number: 10034538
    Abstract: A height-adjustable work surface assembly includes a base portion and a work portion, and may include a gas spring, an actuation mechanism, a rack, and a pinion. The work portion is supported by the base portion for translation along a first path of motion. The gas spring is actuatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and is operable to apply a force on the work portion in the unlocked position to urge the work portion along the first path of motion. The actuation mechanism is coupled to the gas spring to move the gas spring from the locked to the unlocked position. The rack is supported by the work portion or the base portion and includes a first plurality of teeth. The pinion is supported by the other of the work portion and the base portion and includes a second plurality of teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Nolan Bruce Masters, Shawn Richard Sowers, Ronald Salsbury, Terry Wayne Armey, Richard A. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10034543
    Abstract: A furniture unit includes at least one shelf. The shelf includes a substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a proximal peripheral surface, a distal peripheral surface, a first seam, and a second seam. The proximal peripheral surface extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The distal peripheral surface is opposite the proximal peripheral surface and extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam. The first and second seams extend in a direction parallel to the proximal peripheral surface. The proximal peripheral surface engages one of the distal peripheral surface, the upper surface, and the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Mark A. Strayer
  • Patent number: 9051742
    Abstract: A ceiling system including, among other things, a clip adapted for attachment to a ceiling or a wall. The clip has at least one panel engagement surface, at least one molding surface, and at least one molding attachment member positioned adjacent to the at least one molding surface. The system further includes a panel having an interior surface adapted for engagement with a ceiling or a wall and an exterior surface adapted for engagement with the at least one panel engagement surface. The system further includes a molding having a surface adapted for engagement with the at least one molding surface and a slot adapted for engagement with the at least one molding attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventor: Marvin K. Burnett
  • Publication number: 20150152645
    Abstract: A ceiling system including, among other things, a clip adapted for attachment to a ceiling or a wall. The clip has at least one panel engagement surface, at least one molding surface, and at least one molding attachment member positioned adjacent to the at least one molding surface. The system further includes a panel having an interior surface adapted for engagement with a ceiling or a wall and an exterior surface adapted for engagement with the at least one panel engagement surface. The system further includes a molding having a surface adapted for engagement with the at least one molding surface and a slot adapted for engagement with the at least one molding attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventor: Marvin K. Burnett
  • Patent number: 9033434
    Abstract: A drawer glide having, among other things, a cabinet rail that includes a glide member and a wheel housing. The drawer glide further includes a drawer rail having a wheel and a glide lip. In operation, the cabinet rail is positioned on a cabinet and the drawer rail is positioned on a drawer. When the drawer is opened, the glide lip travels along the glide member and the wheel travels along the wheel housing. The drawer glide prevents slop, eliminates racking, increases drag and reduces noise. Further, the drawer glide is relatively easy to install on an article, such as RTA furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Amy L. Kruse, Ronald D. Roth, George Snyder, Terry W. Armey, Chun Chun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20150091429
    Abstract: A drawer glide having, among other things, a cabinet rail that includes a glide member and a wheel housing. The drawer glide further includes a drawer rail having a wheel and a glide lip. In operation, the cabinet rail is positioned on a cabinet and the drawer rail is positioned on a drawer. When the drawer is opened, the glide member travels along the glide lip and the wheel travels along the wheel housing. The drawer glide prevents slop, eliminates racking, increases drag and reduces noise. Further, the drawer glide is relatively easy to install on an article, such as RTA furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Amy L. Kruse, Ronald D. Roth, George Snyder, Terry W. Armey, Chun Chun Tsai
  • Patent number: 8359802
    Abstract: A ceiling system for buildings that has, among other things, a first molding having a first molding slot, a second molding having a second molding slot, and a third molding having a third molding slot. The system further includes a molding clip having a support member portion for positioning on a support member and a first molding slot attachment for positioning in the first molding slot. A molding bracket has a first molding surface for positioning on the first molding and a second molding slot projection for positioning in the second molding slot. A rail clip has a rail end for positioning on a side rail and a slot end for positioning in the third molding slot. The system has a panel for positioning adjacent to the first, second and third moldings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Richard A. Nelson, Nolan B. Masters
  • Patent number: 8206054
    Abstract: A furniture coupling assembly that includes a coupling having a center portion, a first portion having a first locking member, a second portion having a second locking member, a first end and a second end. The assembly further includes a first furniture member having a first member groove having a shape corresponding to the center, first and second portions of the coupling. The first furniture member has a first locking member opening positioned adjacent to the first member groove. A second furniture member of the assembly has a second member groove having a shape corresponding to the center, first and second portions of the coupling. The second furniture member has a second locking member opening positioned adjacent to the second member groove. The coupling is insertable in the first and second furniture member grooves and the first and second locking members are insertable in the first and second locking member openings, respectively, to join together the first and second furniture members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Terry W. Armey, Brian D. Fritch
  • Patent number: 8147162
    Abstract: A coupling for joining together furniture members that has a center portion including a center portion geometric configuration, a first portion including a first portion geometric configuration, a second portion including a second portion geometric configuration, a first end and a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Terry W. Armey, Brian D. Fritch
  • Patent number: 7780018
    Abstract: A locker shelf assembly which has first and second side walls and a shelf. Each of the side walls includes substantially horizontally extending grooves. The shelf has a first end and a second end. The first end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the first side wall and the second end of the shelf is positioned in the groove of the second side wall. When the assembly is positioned in a locker, the shelf acts to position the first and second side walls against the walls of the locker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Myrl D. Sauder, Ronald D. Roth
  • Patent number: 7448117
    Abstract: A corner trim assembly includes a first panel having a first panel first end. A second panel has a second panel first end. The second panel first end is attached to the first panel first end. A first trim screw is attached to the first panel. A second trim screw is attached to the second panel. The first and second trim screws each have a screw rim. Each screw rim is spaced apart from the first and second panels. A first trim piece and a second trim piece each have a channel. The channels of the first and second trim pieces are engaged with the screw rims of the first and second trim screws to hold the first and second trim pieces against the first and second panels, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Myrl D. Sauder, Ronald D. Roth
  • Patent number: 7404243
    Abstract: A bier having a base including a base top surface. A first side is attached to the base top surface. The first side has a first side inside surface. A second side is attached to the base top surface. The second side has a second side inside surface. A cross member extends between the first side inside surface and the second side inside surface. The cross member has a front surface. A top is attached to the first side and the second side. The base top surface, the first side inside surface, the second side inside surface and the cross member inside surface form a display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Myrl D. Sauder, Michael R. Morgan, Steve S. Robison
  • Patent number: D571975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Myrl D. Sauder, Michael R. Morgan, Steve S. Robison, Toni L. Britton
  • Patent number: D677078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Mike Lambright, Darrin Osterday, Keith Myers, Shawn Sowers
  • Patent number: D719384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Shawn Sowers, Darrin Osterday
  • Patent number: D965919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignees: AUTOMATED PET CARE PRODUCTS, LLC, SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Jacob Zuppke, Matthew Wyman, Mark Strayer
  • Patent number: D982254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignees: AUTOMATED PET CARE PRODUCTS, LLC, SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.
    Inventors: Jacob Zuppke, Matthew Wyman, Mark Strayer