Patents by Inventor Eric T. McClure

Eric T. McClure 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: 6053577
    Abstract: A chair includes a base, a seat supported on the base and defining right and left sides, and an armrest. The armrest includes an armrest support rotatably supported under the seat on a bearing mechanism on the base for 360.degree. of movement around the seat, including movement to positions adjacent the right and left sides of the seat. The seat is slidably supported on the base for movement between a forward use position and a rearward position, the rearward position permitting increased clearance in front of the seat for adjustment of the armrest, but the seat being normally biased toward the forward position by a spring device. The base includes a control for supporting a reclineable back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Arko, Eric T. McClure, Kenneth J. Penning, Mark S. Drelles
  • Patent number: 5979988
    Abstract: A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules includes a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Heidmann, Brian L. Christensen, Michael W. Haan, Glenn A. Knoblock, Eric T. McClure, Noe Palacios, Brian H. Root, David D. Sayers, Robert M. Scheper, Patrick P. Schwoerer, James P. Steffens, Greg A. VanStee
  • Patent number: 5873634
    Abstract: A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Heidmann, Brian L. Christensen, Micahel W. Haan, Glenn A. Knoblock, Eric T. McClure, Noe Palacios, Brian H. Root, David D. Sayers, Robert M. Scheper, Patrick P. Schwoerer, James P. Steffens, Greg A. VanStee
  • Patent number: 5782536
    Abstract: A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Heidmann, Brian L. Christensen, Michael W. Haan, Glenn A. Knoblock, Eric T. McClure, Noe Palacios, Brian H. Root, David D. Sayers, Robert M. Scheper, Patrick P. Schwoerer, James P. Steffens, Greg A. VanStee
  • Patent number: 5630647
    Abstract: A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Heidmann, Brian L. Christensen, Michael W. Haan, Glenn A. Knoblock, Eric T. McClure, Noe Palacios, Brian H. Root, David D. Sayers, Robert M. Scheper, Patrick P. Schwoerer, James P. Steffens, Greg A. VanStee
  • Patent number: D420538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Arko, Steven R. Takayama, Eric T. McClure, Kenneth J. Penning, Steven J. Dessaint
  • Patent number: D434918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Arko, Steven R. Takayama, Eric T. McClure, Kenneth J. Penning, Steven J. Dessaint