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).

  • Patent number: 9173484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking
    Inventors: Mark V. Miller, Douglas P. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20140283716
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Sauder Woodworking
    Inventors: Mark V. Miller, Douglas P. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20090217847
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventors: Douglas B. Gerig, Mark A. Strayer, Douglas P. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20090115298
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Parsons, Douglas P. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20080257229
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventors: Douglas B. Gerig, Mark A. Strayer, Douglas P. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20080246376
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventor: Douglas P. Krieger
  • Patent number: 6988628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Company
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
  • Publication number: 20040055980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Douglas B. Gerig
  • Patent number: 6536356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
  • Publication number: 20020043185
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
  • Patent number: 5558418
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.
    Inventors: Michael D. Lambright, Douglas P. Krieger