Patents by Inventor Douglas VanDeRiet

Douglas VanDeRiet 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).

  • Publication number: 20110272986
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a chair includes a frame and a seat support coupled to the frame. The seat support is slidable relative to the frame from a disengaged position to an engaged position. A seat member is coupled to the seat support. The seat member is slidable relative to the seat support from a disengaged position to an engaged position. Methods of assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph IACOVONI, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Timothy Hoogland, Douglas VanDeRiet
  • Publication number: 20070262634
    Abstract: A suspended pixelated seating structure provides ergonomic, adaptable seating support. The suspended pixelated seating structure includes multiple cooperative layers to maximize global comfort and support while enhancing adaptation to localized variations in a load, such as in the load applied when a person sits in a chair. The cooperative layers each use independent elements such as pixels, springs, support rails, and other elements to provide this adaptable comfort and support. The suspended pixelated seating structure also uses aligned material to provide a flexible yet durable suspended seating structure. Accordingly, the suspended pixelated seating structure provides maximum comfort for a wide range of body shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Ryan Brill, Douglas VanDeRiet, John Aldrich, Christopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, James Slagh, Matthew Parkinson, Matthew Reed, Jeffrey Weber
  • Publication number: 20070246873
    Abstract: Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas VanDeRiet, Chirstopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, John Aldrich, Timothy Hoogland, Jeffrey Weber, Jason Holt, Ryan Brill
  • Publication number: 20060103208
    Abstract: A kit for assembling a seating structure includes a tilt housing having a plurality of connector arrangements including at least a first and second connector arrangement. A first seating arrangement has a first mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the first connector arrangement. A second seating arrangement has a second mounting arrangement configured to be connected to the second connector arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Johann Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Nicolai Neubert, Carola Zwick, Roland Zwick, John Aldrich, Douglas VanDeRiet
  • Publication number: 20050116526
    Abstract: Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas VanDeRiet, Christopher Hill, Andrew Kurrasch, John Aldrich, Timothy Hoogland, Jeffrey Weber, Jason Holt, Ryan Brill