Patents by Inventor David J. Battey
David J. Battey 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).
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Patent number: 10448734Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: David J. Battey, Sean M. Corcorran, Timothy Elms, Jeffrey Coffey, Duck Young Kong, Brett Robert Kincaid, Mark William Schoolmeester, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Jake Eisner, Cody Jay Holstege, Michael Skibinski
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Publication number: 20190307242Abstract: A flip top table includes a leg assembly supporting an axle defining a rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction. A strike plate is non-rotatably secured to the axle, with the strike plate having first and second circumferentially spaced and radially extending stop surfaces. A worksurface is rotatably supported on the axle and includes first and second circumferentially spaced stop surfaces. The worksurface is rotatable about the rotation axis between a use position and a stowed position. A latch assembly is coupled to and rotatable with the worksurface between the use and stowed positions. The latch assembly includes a lock bolt moveable in the longitudinal direction between a disengaged position, wherein the lock bolt is longitudinally displaced from the strike plate, and an engaged position, wherein the lock bolt engages the second stop surface of the strike plate when the worksurface is in the use position. An actuation mechanism is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Jamie Payne, Brian K. Snyder, Sean M. Derrick, David K. Jones, David J. Battey, Ivan Colin, Christopher Gale Inman
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Patent number: 10292490Abstract: A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: David J. Battey, Jake Eisner, Cody Jay Holstege, Michael Skibinski, Sean M. Corcorran, Timothy Elms, Jeffrey Coffey, Duck Young Kong, Brett Robert Kincaid, Mark William Schoolmeester, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun
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Patent number: 10233659Abstract: A lounge assembly comprising a lower wall assembly including first and second substantially planar wall sections, the first and second wall sections forming first and second internal surfaces, respectively, that form an angle and at least in part define an assembly space, a lounge chair assembly including a seat and a backrest, the seat including a front edge portion and the backrest including first and second side edges, the lounge chair assembly mounted at least in part within the assembly space with the seat at a first height with a front surface of the backrest facing away from the first internal surface and the first side edge spaced apart from the second internal surface and a worksurface member having a flat and substantially horizontal tabletop surface and a circumferential edge that defines a tabletop shape, the worksurface member supported within the assembly space at a second height above the first height of the seat with a rear portion thereof extending between the first side edge and an adjacentType: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Russell T Holdredge, Sean Corcorran, David K Jones, Duck Young Kong, Todd Krupiczewicz, Keith Robert Machin, Mark McKenna, Gordon Peterson, Mark William Spoelhof, Pradeep Mydur, David J Battey
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Publication number: 20180303235Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: David J. Battey, Sean M. Corcorran, Timothy Elms, Jeffrey Coffey, Duck Young Kong, Brett Robert Kincaid, Mark William Schoolmeester, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Jake Eisner, Cody Jay Holstege, Michael Skibinski
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Publication number: 20180192777Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a supporting floor surface, the seating unit comprising a seat structure comprising a mounting bracket having a female connector, a tablet assembly comprising a support arm having a mounting collar on an end and a base having a lower end to be supported by the floor surface and including a base mounting assembly and wherein the base mounting assembly comprises a cup attached to the base, a base tube having a first end inserted into the cup and a second end extending through the mounting collar and mateably engaging the female connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Sean M. Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J. Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9962003Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a supporting floor surface, the seating unit comprising a seat structure comprising a mounting bracket having a female connector, a tablet assembly comprising a support arm having a mounting collar on an end and a base having a lower end to be supported by the floor surface and including a base mounting assembly and wherein the base mounting assembly comprises a cup attached to the base, a base tube having a first end inserted into the cup and a second end extending through the mounting collar and mateably engaging the female connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: STEELCASE, INC.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Publication number: 20170311713Abstract: A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventor: David J. Battey
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Patent number: 9723921Abstract: A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventor: David J. Battey
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Patent number: 9711921Abstract: An electrical contact receptacle includes a base with opposed contact portions extending from one surface thereof. Each contact portion has three arms in spaced arrangement, and optionally a bridge portion extending across outboard arms. Each of arms has an inner contact surface for conductively engaging a blade terminal or a bus bar. Optionally, the base defines an opening through which a tip portion of a blade terminal can be received, thereby permitting insertion of the blade terminal from above or below the contact receptacle, and allowing for additional contact surfaces with the blade terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Steven K. Meek, Matthew R. Andree, David J. Battey
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Patent number: 9622570Abstract: A tablet assembly for use in a space partially defined by a wall structure having a substantially planar wall surface, the assembly comprising a first coupler supported by the wall structure, a tablet support arm assembly having a support arm length dimension between proximal and distal ends, the proximal end mounted to the first coupler adjacent the planar wall surface for rotation about a first vertical axis through a first range of motion between first and second first-axis limit positions, the arm assembly extending from the planar wall surface to form acute angles with the planar wall surface in each of the first and second first-axis limit positions and a tablet member forming top and bottom surfaces and having a side edge, the tablet member supported at the distal end of the arm for rotation about a second vertical axis through a second range of motion between first and second second-axis limit positions, wherein the limit positions limit the tablet member to positions in which the side edge of the tabType: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Russell T Holdredge, Sean Corcorran, David K Jones, Duck Young Kong, Todd Krupiczewicz, Keith Robert Machin, Mark Mckenna, Gordon Peterson, Mark William Spoelhof, Pradeep Mydur, David J Battey
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Patent number: 9414686Abstract: A seating assembly comprising a seat structure including a seat member having an undersurface and a seat edge, a mounting bracket mounted to the undersurface of the seat member, a base including a central hub and a plurality of leg members, the mounting bracket mounted to the base and spaced above the central hub, a first vertical axis passing through the central hub, a base tube mounted to and extending upward along the first vertical axis from the central hub, a mounting collar mounted to the base tube for rotation about the first vertical axis, the mounting collar positioned proximate the mounting bracket and located at least in part located between the mounting bracket and the central hub, a support arm having first and second ends, the first end mounted to the mounting collar for rotation therewith about the vertical axis, the support arm extending radially outward from the mounting collar along the undersurface of the seat member and upward to the second end and a tablet member mounted to the second endType: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9414685Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a floor surface, the seating unit comprising a base including a bottom ring adapted to be supported above the floor surface, a pan attached to the bottom ring and adapted to support articles above the floor surface, a central hub positioned above the pan and legs extending from the central hub to the bottom ring and a seat structure comprising a one-piece seat shell rotatably attached to and positioned above the central hub.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9277825Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a supporting floor surface, the seating unit comprising a seat structure comprising a mounting bracket having a female connector, a tablet assembly comprising a support arm having a mounting collar on an end and a base having a lower end to be supported by the floor surface and including a base mounting assembly and wherein the base mounting assembly comprises a cup attached to the base, a base tube having a first end inserted into the cup and a second end extending through the mounting collar and mateably engaging the female connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Publication number: 20160037911Abstract: A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: David J. Battey
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Patent number: 9226578Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventor: David J. Battey
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Publication number: 20150366356Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a supporting floor surface, the seating unit comprising a seat structure comprising a mounting bracket having a female connector, a tablet assembly comprising a support arm having a mounting collar on an end and a base having a lower end to be supported by the floor surface and including a base mounting assembly and wherein the base mounting assembly comprises a cup attached to the base, a base tube having a first end inserted into the cup and a second end extending through the mounting collar and mateably engaging the female connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: SEAN M. CORCORRAN, KEITH ROBERT MACHIN, CODY JAY HOLSTEGE, WILLIAM CAREY, LARRY CHENG, ELGER OBERWELZ, THOMAS OVERTHUN, LUKAS MARTIN SCHERRER, JOERG CHRISTOPH STUDENT, DAVID J. BATTEY, NICKOLAUS WILLIAM CHARLES DEEVERS
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Patent number: 9066589Abstract: A furniture system for use in a classroom, the furniture system comprising a table assembly including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock supported by the table assembly adjacent the top surface and forming a table dock channel that opens upwardly where the dock channel is unobstructed by the top member, at least a first substantially flat display panel including a display surface on at least a first of two oppositely facing and substantially parallel side surfaces, the panel circumscribed by a panel edge and an easel assembly spaced apart from the table assembly and including an easel coupler, wherein the panel edge is receivable within the table dock channel to support the display panel in a substantially vertical orientation adjacent the flat top surface and wherein the display panel iType: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventor: David J. Battey
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Patent number: 9060609Abstract: A base assembly including a pan member having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer edge, a central portion and a peripheral portion, the outer edge forming a shape, the top surface concave upward, the pan member forming a plurality of openings that are spaced about the peripheral portion and located at a height above the bottom surface of the central portion, a bottom ring having a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the pan member, a plurality of pintle mounts extending downward from an undersurface of the bottom ring, the bottom ring mounted to the top surface of the pan member and each pintle mount extending through one of the openings formed in the pan member, a central hub forming an opening in a top surface for receiving a lower portion of a chair mounting assembly, and a plurality of leg members extending upward and from spaced apart locations of the bottom ring to the central hub to support the central hub above the central portion of the pan member.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: STEELCASE, INC.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9044087Abstract: A seating assembly including a base having a bottom ring supported by casters, a pan supported by the bottom ring, a central hub forming an upwardly opening cavity, a plurality of legs extending outward and downward from the central hub to the bottom ring, a one-piece molded seat shell, a mounting bracket forming four apertures and including a female connector and at least one rib member that extends downward adjacent the female connector, the at least one rib member including end edges that forms first and second stop surfaces, the mounting bracket attached to the bottom of the seat by passing fasteners through the apertures, a support arm, a mounting assembly including, a cup member, a base tube, an annular mounting collar and a pivot cover forming an upwardly opening annular channel and an inverted U-shaped opening, the pivot cover attached to the mounting collar with the first end of the support arm extending through the inverted U-shaped opening and the at least one rib member received within the annularType: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: STEELCASE, INC.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers