Patents by Inventor Henry A. Thenikl

Henry A. Thenikl 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: 7827920
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Beck, Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert A. Oren, Henry A. Thenikl, Jeffrey Clark, Richard DeHaan, III
  • Publication number: 20020011193
    Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Beck, Ayse Birsel, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Robert A. Oren, Henry A. Thenikl, Jeffrey Clark, Richard DeHaan
  • Patent number: 5723831
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a tackable/acoustical wall panel having a peripheral frame including a top rail, a bottom rail, opposed side rails and a dividing rail bisecting the panel into a first cavity and a second cavity. The dividing rail extends at a height where a work surface would be attached to the panel. The first cavity has a substantially rigid first septum mounted therein in order to restrict sound transmission through the panel. The first septum has opposing rigid front and back surfaces. A tackable inner layer is secured to the first septum. The second cavity has a substantially rigid second septum mounted therein in order to restrict sound transmission through the panel. The second septum has opposing rigid front and back surfaces. A decorative cover is secured to the frame and extends over the first cavity and the second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Martin, Henry A. Thenikl, Jerry L. Davis, Tim M. Poel, John Vanderkolk
  • Patent number: 4756374
    Abstract: A device (10) for providing an indication of loads exerted on a vehicle frame (12) comprises a sensing unit (22) mounted to and between the frame (12) and the vehicle axle (14) and for detecting vertical displacement of the frame (12) relative to the axle (14) when loads are exerted on the frame (12). The sensing unit (22) comprises an arm (126) pivotally mounted to the frame (12), through a pair of telescoping tubes (32, 44), and an adjustment rod (124) movably mounted to and between the arm (126) and the axle (14). When a load is exerted on the frame (12), the same depresses relative to the axle (14) and the arm (124) rotates. Rotational movement of the arm (124) is measured by a clinometer (128) mounted thereto and which converts the angular measurement into a coherent digital or analogue readout displayed by a receiving unit (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Inventors: John D. Bailey, Robert L. Munn, Henry A. Thenikl