Patents by Inventor Brett R. Kincaid

Brett R. Kincaid 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: 8925469
    Abstract: A work surface includes a grommet and door assembly that provides for routing of utility lines through an opening in the work surface. The door pivots in first and second opposite directions about first and second axes, respectively, to first and second open positions. Magnetic connectors retain the door during pivoting about the first and second axes, and also retain the door in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Bennie, Brett R. Kincaid, Duck Young Kong, James L. Rozema
  • Publication number: 20130061783
    Abstract: A work surface includes a grommet and door assembly that provides for routing of utility lines through an opening in the work surface. The door pivots in first and second opposite directions about first and second axes, respectively, to first and second open positions. Magnetic connectors retain the door during pivoting about the first and second axes, and also retain the door in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: William B. Bennie, Brett R. Kincaid, Duck Young Kong, James L. Rozema
  • Patent number: 7677182
    Abstract: A work space assembly for use by a pair of people where the pair of people include first and second persons, the system providing each of the first and second persons with a private space and also providing a shared space to be shared by the pair of people during collaboration, the assembly comprising an enclosure wall having first and second distal wall edges that are within an opening plane, the enclosure wall forming a station space including one open side between the distal edges, a rear portion of the enclosure wall spaced a station depth from the opening plane, the enclosure wall having an enclosure height of at least forty-eight inches, divider components including a table top having a table top length dimension between first and second oppositely facing ends and a table height of between 44 and 55 inches and wherein, divider components are positioned with the table top length dimension substantially perpendicular to the rear portion of the enclosure wall and extending therefrom toward the opening plan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Karl H. Mueller, David K. Jones, James N. Ludwig, Brett R. Kincaid, John R. Hamilton, Colin L. Nourie
  • Patent number: 6662731
    Abstract: A table includes a round table top defining an unobstructed open slot that extends inwardly about halfway from a perimeter of the table top. The slot is shaped to receive a freestanding article of furniture slid horizontally into the slot, such as a screen, a partition panel, a leg of another table, or the like. The table top is pivoted to the base by links that are mechanically moveable over-center to a locking position when the table top is moved to a use position. A handle is formed as part of one of the links to assist with the over-center movement. The base is adapted to nest against similar bases for compact storage, and includes two feet with low-height flat ends that lie close to a floor surface so that they do not objectionably interfere with mating furniture nor with a person's feet when using the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Teppo, John R. Hamilton, Brett R. Kincaid, James D. Houda
  • Publication number: 20030121458
    Abstract: A table includes a round table top defining an unobstructed open slot that extends inwardly about halfway from a perimeter of the table top. The slot is shaped to receive a freestanding article of furniture slid horizontally into the slot, such as a screen, a partition panel, a leg of another table, or the like. The table top is pivoted to the base by links that are mechanically moveable over-center to a locking position when the table top is moved to a use position. A handle is formed as part of one of the links to assist with the over-center movement. The base is adapted to nest against similar bases for compact storage, and includes two feet with low-height flat ends that lie close to a floor surface so that they do not objectionably interfere with mating furniture nor with a person's feet when using the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: David S. Teppo, John R. Hamilton, Brett R. Kincaid, James D. Houda
  • Patent number: D564330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Steven James Beukema, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D596880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Steven James Beukema, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D618477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Steven James Beukema, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D624328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Grandin, Hyun Yoo, Mauricio Escobar, James N. Ludwig, Bruce M. Smith, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D657155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Grandin, Hyun Yoo, Mauricio Escobar, James N. Ludwig, Bruce M. Smith, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D669694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Yoo, Brett R. Kincaid
  • Patent number: D692707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun Yoo, Brett R. Kincaid