Patents by Inventor Gardner Klassen

Gardner Klassen 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).

  • Chair having a seat with adjustable front edge
    Patent number: 7419215
    Abstract: A chair is provided having a seat with a resiliently deflectable shell defining a front portion thereof. The front shell is deflectable downwardly in response to the user. An adjustment mechanism is provided which controls the deflected position of the front shell section to provide for controlled deflection of the seat which adjusts the effected length of the seat while also providing for user responsive deflection of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wilkerson, Gardner Klassen, Mark Tomandl
  • Chair having a suspension seat assembly
    Patent number: 7270378
    Abstract: A suspension seat assembly for an office chair is provided which has a support frame and a suspension fabric connected about its periphery to the frame. The fabric is first laid across the frame and then the peripheral edges of the suspension fabric are secured in place on the frame by over-molded trim. The suspension fabric may also be formed as a multi-layer composite comprising an aesthetic upper layer, a stretchable suspension layer and an optional cushion layer therebetween. The suspension layer is a fabric-type material which is preferably air permeable and resilient to support the weight of a chair occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Wilkerson, Mark G. Tomandl, Keith Page, Gardner Klassen
  • Chair having a suspension seat assembly
    Publication number: 20060138849
    Abstract: A suspension seat assembly for an office chair is provided which has a support frame and a suspension fabric connected about its periphery to the frame. The fabric is first laid across the frame and then the peripheral edges of the suspension fabric are secured in place on the frame by over-molded trim. The suspension fabric may also be formed as a multi-layer composite comprising an aesthetic upper layer, a stretchable suspension layer and an optional cushion layer therebetween. The suspension layer is a fabric-type material which is preferably air permeable and resilient to support the weight of a chair occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Wilkerson, Mark Tomandl, Keith Page, Gardner Klassen
  • Chair having a suspension seat assembly
    Patent number: 6983997
    Abstract: A suspension seat assembly for an office chair is provided which has a support frame and a suspension fabric connected about its periphery to the frame. The fabric is first laid across the frame and then the peripheral edges of the suspension fabric are secured in place on the frame by over-molded trim. The suspension fabric may also be formed as a multi-layer composite comprising an aesthetic upper layer, a stretchable suspension layer and an optional cushion layer therebetween. The suspension layer is a fabric-type material which is preferably air permeable and resilient to support the weight of a chair occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry A. Wilkerson, Mark G. Tomandl, Keith Page, Gardner Klassen
  • Chair having a seat with adjustable front edge
    Publication number: 20050258678
    Abstract: A chair is provided having a seat with a resiliently deflectable shell defining a front portion thereof. The front shell is deflectable downwardly in response to the user. An adjustment mechanism is provided which controls the deflected position of the front shell section to provide for controlled deflection of the seat which adjusts the effected length of the seat while also providing for user responsive deflection of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Wilkerson, Gardner Klassen, Mark Tomandl
  • Chair having a seat with adjustable front edge
    Patent number: 6890030
    Abstract: A chair is provided having a seat with a resiliently deflectable shell defining a front portion thereof. The front shell is deflectable downwardly in response to the user. An adjustment mechanism is provided which controls the deflected position of the front shell section to provide for controlled deflection of the seat which adjusts the effected length of the seat while also providing for user responsive deflection of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wilkerson, Gardner Klassen, Mark Tomandl
  • Chair having a suspension seat assembly
    Publication number: 20030168901
    Abstract: A suspension seat assembly for an office chair is provided which has a support frame and a suspension fabric connected about its periphery to the frame. The fabric is first laid across the frame and then the peripheral edges of the suspension fabric are secured in place on the frame by over-molded trim. The suspension fabric may also be formed as a multi-layer composite comprising an aesthetic upper layer, a stretchable suspension layer and an optional cushion layer therebetween. The suspension layer is a fabric-type material which is preferably air permeable and resilient to support the weight of a chair occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Larry A. Wilkerson, Mark G. Tomandl, Keith Page, Gardner Klassen
  • Chair having a seat with adjustable front edge
    Publication number: 20030080595
    Abstract: A chair is provided having a seat with a resiliently deflectable shell defining a front portion thereof. The front shell is deflectable downwardly in response to the user. An adjustment mechanism is provided which controls the deflected position of the front shell section to provide for controlled deflection of the seat which adjusts the effected length of the seat while also providing for user responsive deflection of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Larry Wilkerson, Gardner Klassen, Mark Tomandl