Patents by Inventor Douglas P. Krieger
Douglas P. Krieger 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: 9173484Abstract: A ready-to-assemble table comprises a split tabletop having separable portions, an apron depending from the tabletop portions, and legs mountable to the tabletop portions to support the tabletop on a surface. When the table is disassembled, the tabletop portions with their respective aprons can be stacked and arranged so that the aprons space the tabletop portions to form a cavity therebetween sized to receive the legs for packaging of the table. Additionally, a partial table can be constructed employing one of the tabletop portions for retail display.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Sauder WoodworkingInventors: Mark V. Miller, Douglas P. Krieger
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Publication number: 20140283716Abstract: A ready-to-assemble table comprises a split tabletop having separable portions, an apron depending from the tabletop portions, and legs mountable to the tabletop portions to support the tabletop on a surface. When the table is disassembled, the tabletop portions with their respective aprons can be stacked and arranged so that the aprons space the tabletop portions to form a cavity therebetween sized to receive the legs for packaging of the table. Additionally, a partial table can be constructed employing one of the tabletop portions for retail display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Sauder WoodworkingInventors: Mark V. Miller, Douglas P. Krieger
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Publication number: 20090217847Abstract: A task table (100) nests inconspicuously with a furniture case good (200). The table (100) has a base (110), a pedestal (120), and a table top (130). The pedestal (120) supports the table top (130) above the base (110). The case good (200) has a front (250), an opposite back, a left side (252), an opposite right side, and a top (214). The sides (252) extend generally upward from a supporting surface (254) and support the top (214) above the surface (254). A table nest (230) is defined between the surface (254) and the top (214), extends between the sides (252), and removably receives the table top (130) in sliding engagement. A base nest (210) is defined between the sides (252), extends generally upward from the surface (254), and removably receives the base (110) in sliding engagement. A pedestal nest (220) extends from the base nest (210) to the table nest (230) and removably receives the pedestal (120).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Sauder Woodworking CompanyInventors: Douglas B. Gerig, Mark A. Strayer, Douglas P. Krieger
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Publication number: 20090115298Abstract: An entertainment cabinet (100) includes a pair of bi-fold doors (122). The cabinet (100) includes a top (102), sides (104, 106), rear (108) and bottom (110), with a central display space (112) positioned therein. Each of the bi-fold doors (122) includes a first storage door panel (130) having an open-sided channel (141) formed through a first let (136), second leg (138) and bight portion (140). The first leg (136) has an end section (144) hinged with a front section (142) of a left side (106) of the cabinet (100). The first door panel (130) hinges between a closed position, which partially conceals the central display space (112), and an open position, revealing the central display space (112). A second or cover door panel (134) is formed as an L-shaped channel member with a first or short leg (150) and a second or long leg (152). The short leg (150) is connected to the second leg (138) of the storage door panel (130) through a door panel hinges (156).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Sauder Woodworking CompanyInventors: Timothy J. Parsons, Douglas P. Krieger
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Publication number: 20080257229Abstract: A task table (100) nests inconspicuously with a furniture case good (200). The table (100) has a base (110), a pedestal (120), and a table top (130). The pedestal (120) supports the table top (130) above the base (110). The case good (200) has a front (250), an opposite back, a left side (252), an opposite right side, and a top (214). The sides (252) extend generally upward from a supporting surface (254) and support the top (214) above the surface (254). A table nest (230) is defined between the surface (254) and the top (214), extends between the sides (252), and removably receives the table top (130) in sliding engagement. A base nest (210) is defined between the sides (252), extends generally upward from the surface (254), and removably receives the base (110) in sliding engagement. A pedestal nest (220) extends from the base nest (210) to the table nest (230) and removably receives the pedestal (120).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Sauder Woodworking CompanyInventors: Douglas B. Gerig, Mark A. Strayer, Douglas P. Krieger
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Publication number: 20080246376Abstract: A bookcase includes a furniture carcass (1) having a bight panel (1a) and two wing panels (1b, 1c). The bight panel (1a) has hinge edges (2a, 2b), and one of the wing panels (1b, 1c) may be hinged with each of the hinge edges (2a, 2b). The wing panels (1b, 1c) and the bight panel (1a) form a U-shaped open sided case configuration, with the wing panels (1b, 1c) and hinges (2a, 2b) capable of being folded from the U-shaped configuration to an at least semi-flat panel configuration. A pair of interlocking shelves (3a, 3b) form a box panel which interconnects the two wing panels (1b, 1c) and holds the furniture carcass (1) in the U-shaped configuration. A base (4a) and a top (4b) mate with the furniture carcass (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Sauder Woodworking CompanyInventor: Douglas P. Krieger
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Patent number: 6988628Abstract: A closet storage system including a storage component and an adjustable and lockable engagement member. The engagement member engages the storage component to secure the storage component in position within a closet.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Sauder Woodworking CompanyInventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
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Publication number: 20040055980Abstract: A closet storage system including a storage component and an adjustable and lockable engagement member. The engagement member engages the storage component to secure the storage component in position within a closet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
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Patent number: 6536356Abstract: A computer desk including a base, a front member and at least one side member. The front member has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface is positioned at a predetermined negative angle with respect to the back surface. A hinge assembly is operatively connected to the base, the front member and the side member for allowing pivotal movement of the front and back surfaces with respect to the base. The hinge assembly includes a handle operatively connected to a cylinder to control such pivotal movement. The back surface can be used to support a computer keyboard. The front surface can be used to support the arms of a person using the desk.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
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Publication number: 20020043185Abstract: A computer desk including a base, a front member and at least one side member. The front member has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface is positioned at a predetermined negative angle with respect to the back surface. A hinge assembly is operatively connected to the base, the front member and the side member for allowing pivotal movement of the front and back surfaces with respect to the base. The hinge assembly includes a handle operatively connected to a cylinder to control such pivotal movement. The back surface can be used to support a computer keyboard. The front surface can be used to support the arms of a person using the desk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
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Patent number: 5558418Abstract: A furniture assembly having first and second side walls in spaced relationship. First and second desk doors are movably mounted between open and closed positions on the first and second side walls, respectively. Each of the first and second desk doors includes an edge wall and a front wall. Each of the first and second desk doors includes integral first and second cart units, respectively. The furniture assembly can also include a hutch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Michael D. Lambright, Douglas P. Krieger