Patents by Inventor Joel D. Stanfield

Joel D. Stanfield 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: 7301470
    Abstract: A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locate the file folder at a location accessed from the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Joel D. Stanfield, Joseph R. Branc, Thomas G. Feldpausch, William L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7079044
    Abstract: A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locate the file folder at a location accessed from the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Joel D. Stanfield, Joseph R. Branc, Thomas G. Feldpausch, William L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20040244307
    Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 6760999
    Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Michell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Publication number: 20020190871
    Abstract: A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locate the file folder at a location accessed from the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Joel D. Stanfield, Joseph R. Branc, Thomas G. Feldpausch, William L. Miller
  • Publication number: 20020124479
    Abstract: A workspace display for open plan spaces includes a partition with a plurality of freestanding partition walls configured to divide a building space into at least one workspace. The workspace has an opening permitting user ingress and egress, and the partition has a height lower than a ceiling height to form a gap between a top edge of the partition and a ceiling. The workspace display includes a dry erasable whiteboard secured to the partition, and a video device is mounted to the partition in a generally overhead position in optical communication with the whiteboard, such that an occupant of the workspace can electronically manipulate images on the whiteboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 6427389
    Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 6209266
    Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 6122865
    Abstract: A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from inside the workspace. A second display screen is disposed exterior of the sidewall partition and positioned a spaced apart distance in general alignment therewith, without substantial interference with user ingress and egress through the portal opening. A video device is positioned overhead in optical communication with the first display screen when the door partition is in its fully closed position to support individual activities. The video device is in optical communication through the portal opening with the second display screen when the door partition is in its fully open position to support group activities. An image on the second display screen can be viewed on either the interior or exterior screen surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Mark A. Baloga, William L. Miller, Mitchell Niewiadomski, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 6081356
    Abstract: An optical access system is shown for use in an office setting including a workstation providing for communication between a network and a computing device, the workstation having a worksurface and at least one network access point coupled to an optical network port. The computing device has a device access point coupled to an optical device port for direct optical communication with the optical network port. The optical access system includes an access station containing the optical network port so that the optical network port is selectively adjustable in a vertical direction by manually repositioning with respect to the computing device and the worksurface. Direct optical communication between the optical network port and the optical device port can be maintained notwithstanding the presence of objects that may obstruct direct optical communication. The optical access system may include a portable computer having a base and a covering lid to which the optical device port is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Branc, Carl V. Forslund, III, William L. Miller, Joel D. Stanfield
  • Patent number: 5751221
    Abstract: A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locating the file folder at a location accessed from the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Joel D. Stanfield, Joseph R. Branc, Thomas G. Feldpausch, William L. Miller
  • Patent number: 5739765
    Abstract: A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locating the file folder at a location accessed from the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Joel D. Stanfield, Joseph R. Branc, Thomas G. Feldpausch, William L. Miller