Patents by Inventor Douglas L. Bartrand

Douglas L. Bartrand 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).

  • Utility interface system
    Patent number: 6748707
    Abstract: A utility interface system is disclosed for use in a work environment of the type having a floor system. The floor system may be of a type having an access opening and an upper surface. A compartment is configured within the access opening and has a cover. A module is adapted to be received within the compartment. The module can be stowed or concealed within the compartment while not in use and removed from the compartment for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Buchalter, George V. Weller, Howard M. Montgomery, Thomas G. Feldpausch, Douglas L. Bartrand, Carl V. Forslund, III, Arthur Y. Tsubaki, Yasuyuki Hirai