Patents by Inventor James Harrison McKenzie
James Harrison McKenzie 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).
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Patent number: 11686089Abstract: An enclosure assembly apparatus can include a plurality of elements that can be arranged to facilitate positioning of an enclosure in a work space such as a room or floor of an office building or other building. Embodiments can be configured to facilitate relatively quick and level positioning of such an enclosure. Embodiments of the enclosure assembled via use of at least one embodiment of the enclosure assembly apparatus can be define a room, a meeting space, a privacy booth, a meeting cubicle, or other type of enclosure or work space within the room or floor of a building.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Patent number: 11549537Abstract: An article of furniture can include an upper beam member, a first side member, a second side member, and a plurality of attachment bracket members connecting the first side member to the upper beam member adjacent a first side of the upper beam member and also connecting the second side member to the upper beam member adjacent a second side of the upper beam member. Each attachment bracket members can have a body and a plurality of arms extending from the body. The arms can include a first and second top arms, first and second intermediate arms, and first and second bottom arms. The arms can be positioned to define channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Mark Jones, James Harrison McKenzie
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Publication number: 20220349178Abstract: An enclosure assembly apparatus can include a plurality of elements that can be arranged to facilitate positioning of an enclosure in a work space such as a room or floor of an office building or other building. Embodiments can be configured to facilitate relatively quick and level positioning of such an enclosure. Embodiments of the enclosure assembled via use of at least one embodiment of the enclosure assembly apparatus can be define a room, a meeting space, a privacy booth, a meeting cubicle, or other type of enclosure or work space within the room or floor of a building.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Patent number: 11441313Abstract: An enclosure assembly apparatus can include a plurality of elements that can be arranged to facilitate positioning of an enclosure in a work space such as a room or floor of an office building or other building. Embodiments can be configured to facilitate relatively quick and level positioning of such an enclosure. Embodiments of the enclosure assembled via use of at least one embodiment of the enclosure assembly apparatus can be define a room, a meeting space, a privacy booth, a meeting cubicle, or other type of enclosure or work space within the room or floor of a building.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Patent number: 11304526Abstract: A privacy screen attachment apparatus can include a screen body having a plurality of elongated recesses. The recesses can be positioned to define locations at which a connector is positionable to adjustably position the screen body adjacent to a work surface at multiple different locations along the screen body for providing different degrees of privacy and/or modesty. A plurality of connectors can be connected to the screen body via the recesses for connecting the screen body to an article of furniture, such as a counter, a table or a desk.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, James Harrison McKenzie
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Publication number: 20210396258Abstract: An article of furniture can be configured to allow for a toolless installation via use of one or more attachment bracket members. The article can be configured to facilitate the distribution of power and/or data wiring to different articles as well as support one or more articles (e.g. privacy screens, shelving, displays, etc.). The article can be configured to be mobile for allowing a work space to be adjusted to alter the arrangement or spacing of different work stations within a work area (e.g. an office, a floor of a building, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Mark Jones, James Harrison McKenzie
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Patent number: 11160339Abstract: An apparatus and method can be configured to adjustably block natural light and/or overhead lighting to provide a use desired amount of light within a particular work space. Embodiments can help permit a user to adjust the light affecting that user's work space so a common lighting arrangement affecting many different work spaces' within a common area (e.g. an office floor or large office room within a building, etc.) so that the illumination provided by one or more light sources to illuminate the common area can be adjusted to meet a particular user's preferences within a particular work space within that common work area.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, Tracy Wymer, Jeffrey Lee, David Fisher, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Publication number: 20210140604Abstract: An apparatus and method can be configured to adjustably block natural light and/or overhead lighting to provide a use desired amount of light within a particular work space. Embodiments can help permit a user to adjust the light affecting that user's work space so a common lighting arrangement affecting many different work spaces' within a common area (e.g. an office floor or large office room within a building, etc.) so that the illumination provided by one or more light sources to illuminate the common area can be adjusted to meet a particular user's preferences within a particular work space within that common work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, Tracy Wymer, Jeffrey Lee, David Fisher, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Publication number: 20200385985Abstract: An enclosure assembly apparatus can include a plurality of elements that can be arranged to facilitate positioning of an enclosure in a work space such as a room or floor of an office building or other building. Embodiments can be configured to facilitate relatively quick and level positioning of such an enclosure. Embodiments of the enclosure assembled via use of at least one embodiment of the enclosure assembly apparatus can be define a room, a meeting space, a privacy booth, a meeting cubicle, or other type of enclosure or work space within the room or floor of a building.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan
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Patent number: 10822796Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
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Patent number: 10660439Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
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Publication number: 20190365101Abstract: A privacy screen attachment apparatus can include a screen body having a plurality of elongated recesses. The recesses can be positioned to define locations at which a connector is positionable to adjustably position the screen body adjacent to a work surface at multiple different locations along the screen body for providing different degrees of privacy and/or modesty. A plurality of connectors can be connected to the screen body via the recesses for connecting the screen body to an article of furniture, such as a counter, a table or a desk.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, James Harrison McKenzie
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Publication number: 20190343281Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
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Patent number: 10405657Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
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Publication number: 20180332964Abstract: A bracket mechanism is configured to facilitate connection of multiple rail elements to form an elongated element to span over a work space and/or to help support a continuous integral element spanning over a work space. The bracket mechanism can be configured to help ensure the rigidity of the elongated element positioned over the work space so that the elongated element does not sag or bow downwards as it extends over the work space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: James Harrison McKenzie, James Eldon, David McClanahan, Christopher Bender
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Publication number: 20180171628Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
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Patent number: 9920520Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
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Publication number: 20160348358Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie