Patents by Inventor David Eberlein

David Eberlein 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: 12203267
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a furniture member including at least one slot, the furniture member having a first portion defining a first width of the at least one slot and second portion defining a second width of the at least one slot, the second width greater than the first width, a pair of support members each having a pair of recesses, each of the support members rotatable between a first position where the support member may be inserted into or removed from the at least one slot, and a second position where the recesses of the support member engage the first portion of the furniture member preventing removal of the support member from the at least one slot, and a screen member engaging the pair of support members thereby preventing the support members from rotating from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Goosen, David Eberlein, Robert Scheper, Joshua Bultema, William Patrick Fricke, Cal Von Linsowe
  • Publication number: 20240415278
    Abstract: A conference table includes a base and a worksurface supported by the base. The worksurface has a peripheral edge and an aperture having a node and at least three branches extending radially outwardly from the node. The base has a peripheral wall defining an interior space, an opening and a panel moveable between an open position wherein the interior space is accessible through the opening and a closed position wherein the panel is disposed over the opening. One or more electronic components may be coupled to the panel. A cable retention device may be coupled to a utility cable above the worksurface. The cable retention device includes an inlet formed in a peripheral side, a first outlet in communication with the inlet and formed in the peripheral side at a location spaced apart from the inlet, and a second outlet in communication with the inlet and formed in a bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: David Eberlein, Gregory F. Goosen, Joseph Ted Iacovoni, Andrew Davis Edge, Daniel Paulucci
  • Publication number: 20220251830
    Abstract: A furniture system includes vertical and horizontal frame members, and a connection assembly that includes a T-shaped slot located within the vertical frame member, a T-shaped tab extending from the horizontal frame member and configured to engage the at least one T-shaped slot, at least one locking slot located within the vertical frame member, a locking member configured to engage the locking slot, and a fastener configured such that when the fastener is secured to the locking member the T-shaped tab is driven into engagement with the T-shaped slot and the horizontal frame member is pulled toward the vertical member so as to connect the horizontal frame member to the vertical frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory Goosen, David Eberlein, William Patrick Fricke
  • Publication number: 20210189720
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a furniture member including at least one slot, the furniture member having a first portion defining a first width of the at least one slot and second portion defining a second width of the at least one slot, the second width greater than the first width, a pair of support members each having a pair of recesses, each of the support members rotatable between a first position where the support member may be inserted into or removed from the at least one slot, and a second position where the recesses of the support member engage the first portion of the furniture member preventing removal of the support member from the at least one slot, and a screen member engaging the pair of support members thereby preventing the support members from rotating from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory Goosen, David Eberlein, Robert Scheper, Joshua Bultema, William Patrick Fricke, Cal Von Linsowe
  • Patent number: 9345307
    Abstract: A cap assembly having a clutch mechanism which permits independent rotation of a stemmed applicator when the cap is in a closed position and prevents rotation when the cap is removed. The cap assembly in combination with a housing, particularly for cosmetics applications, is also disclosed. The stemmed applicator may have shaft having a non-circular cross-section, when taken perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: HCT ASIA LTD.
    Inventors: David Eberlein, Tom Bentley
  • Patent number: 9010867
    Abstract: An article of furniture is disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a stool configured to be used on a generally horizontal surface such as a floor. The stool comprises a seat and a base comprising a rounded bottom surface configured to rest upon the floor. A mass is positioned beneath the seat so that the base is at equilibrium in a first tilted orientation relative to the floor. The base can be tilted to second tilted orientation relative to the floor by tilting the rounded bottom surface of the base relative to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, Fredric Biddle, David Eberlein, Brett Kincaid, Mark Schoolmeester
  • Publication number: 20140301764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cap assembly having a clutch mechanism which permits independent rotation of a stemmed applicator when the cap is in a closed position and prevents rotation when the cap is removed. The cap assembly in combination with a housing, particularly for cosmetics applications, is also disclosed. The stemmed applicator may have shaft having a non-circular cross-section, when taken perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HCT Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: DAVID EBERLEIN, Tom Bentley
  • Publication number: 20130320727
    Abstract: An article of furniture is disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a stool configured to be used on a generally horizontal surface such as a floor. The stool comprises a seat and a base comprising a rounded bottom surface configured to rest upon the floor. A mass is positioned beneath the seat so that the base is at equilibrium in a first tilted orientation relative to the floor. The base can be tilted to second tilted orientation relative to the floor by tilting the rounded bottom surface of the base relative to the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, Fredric Biddle, David Eberlein, Brelt Kincaid, Mark Schoolmeester
  • Patent number: D641186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D649810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D649811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D649812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D650614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D651430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D655865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Adrian C. Apodaca, Jenny Ling Chen Hsu, David Eberlein, Megan Rene Langdon
  • Patent number: D655866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: HCT Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: Armando Villarreal, Adrian C. Apodaca, Jenny Ling Chen Hsu, David Eberlein, Megan Rene Langdon
  • Patent number: D660250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D662336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D662731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David Eberlein
  • Patent number: D812294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: HCT GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeremy Wilson, David Eberlein