Patents by Inventor Ayse Birsel

Ayse Birsel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6663267
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The system also includes a height-adjustable light fixture connected to the crossbeams. The light fixture extends outward from the crossbeams and is capable of projecting a light beam directly downward on the work zone of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Publication number: 20020191390
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The system also includes a height-adjustable light fixture connected to the crossbeams. The light fixture extends outward from the crossbeams and is capable of projecting a light beam directly downward on the work zone of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Publication number: 20020100227
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area including a first work space configuration and a second work space configuration. The first work space configuration is formed from nonarchitectural rigid walls, and a ceiling. The first work space configuration having a substantially enclosed interior work area. The second work space configuration formed from a framework of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface and crossbeams interconnecting the poles. The framework capable of being arranged in a plurality of patterns and forming a substantially open noncovered work area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Lynn Barnhouse, Ayse Birsel, Jeff Weber
  • Publication number: 20020073900
    Abstract: A worksurface support assembly for use with a worksurface. The worksurface assembly includes a plurality of legs extending upward from a base surface to a bottom surface of the worksurface. A plurality of crossbeams are connected to the legs. A plurality of clamps interconnect the crossbeams and the legs such that the legs are capable of angular movement relative to one another prior to connection to the worksurface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Robert Beck, Philip Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20020011193
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Beck, Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert A. Oren, Henry A. Thenikl, Jeffrey Clark, Richard DeHaan
  • Patent number: 5666672
    Abstract: A toilet accessory (10) having readily detachable toilet seat (14) and toilet lid (16). A hinge shaft (74) is supported by a pair of posts (72) to protrude away from the housing (12). The hinge portions of the toilet seat and the toilet lid are provided with elastic collars (84) of C-shaped cross-section and are snap-fitted on the hinge shaft (74). When the toilet seat and the toilet lid are to be removed for washing or cleaning, they can be readily dismounted only by pulling with hands. To re-install, the hinge portions readily snap-fit on the hinge shaft by bringing the elastic collars (84) in contact with the hinge shaft (74) and by pressing down the hinge portions. Since the hinge shaft (74) and the posts (72) are exposed out of the housing (12), they can be easily accessed for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Noriko Hiraga, Junichi Tani, Kenichi Nagato, Koichi Watanabe, Kuniaki Shinohara
  • Patent number: D459513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D469206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D489472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Newhouse, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D489827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Robert W. Insalaco
  • Patent number: D381408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Koichi Watanabe
  • Patent number: D381961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Watanabe, Ayse Birsel
  • Patent number: D382046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Koichi Watanabe
  • Patent number: D383833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Koichi Watanabe
  • Patent number: D412974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Koichi Watanabe
  • Patent number: D413658
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Noriko Hiraga, Junichi Tani, Koichi Watanabe
  • Patent number: D432219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventors: Ayse Birsel, Noriko Hiraga, Junichi Tani, Koichi Watanabe