Patents by Inventor John R. Hamilton

John R. Hamilton 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: 8104850
    Abstract: An office furniture unit has an outer face with slotted hangers, and a removable storage unit assembly including a bottom panel positioned in a generally horizontal orientation along the office furniture unit, and a top panel disposed above and generally parallel with the bottom panel. First and second panels are disposed at opposite ends of the top and bottom panels and are connected therewith to define a rigid, box-shaped case having an open back portion. The first and second end panels have rear portions with multiple vertically spaced slots. First and second hanger brackets have a rear portion with first hooks selectively received in the slotted hangers of the office furniture units, and a forward portion with second hooks selectively received in the slots in the rear portions of the first and second end panels to detachably support the case against the outer face of the office furniture unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Allen C. Hager, Robert E. Jeffers, William K. Hofman, Brian L. Bultsma, Scott Michael Miller, Marvin C. Knauf, Karl Heinz Mueller, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead
  • Patent number: 7677182
    Abstract: A work space assembly for use by a pair of people where the pair of people include first and second persons, the system providing each of the first and second persons with a private space and also providing a shared space to be shared by the pair of people during collaboration, the assembly comprising an enclosure wall having first and second distal wall edges that are within an opening plane, the enclosure wall forming a station space including one open side between the distal edges, a rear portion of the enclosure wall spaced a station depth from the opening plane, the enclosure wall having an enclosure height of at least forty-eight inches, divider components including a table top having a table top length dimension between first and second oppositely facing ends and a table height of between 44 and 55 inches and wherein, divider components are positioned with the table top length dimension substantially perpendicular to the rear portion of the enclosure wall and extending therefrom toward the opening plan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Karl H. Mueller, David K. Jones, James N. Ludwig, Brett R. Kincaid, John R. Hamilton, Colin L. Nourie
  • Publication number: 20090293773
    Abstract: A worksurface assembly includes a support structure and a top portion that is movable relative to the support structure. The worksurface assembly may include a mounting rail configured to support various accessory units. A utility supply system is provided, and the top portion of the worksurface assembly may be moved to provide access to the utility supply system. A mechanism provides for controlled movement of the top portion of the worksurface assembly relative to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Miller, Robert J. Battey, Todd T. Andres, John R. Hamilton, Daniel N. Phillips, Jamie L. Payne, Brian L. Bultsma, Daniel R. Tatman, Mark T. Slager, Kurt R. Heidmann, James D. Houda, David J. Dekker, Michael P. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20090293388
    Abstract: A beam assembly for subdividing a floor plan area comprises a horizontally-extending beam member including an interiorly-facing surface, a bottom wall having at least one aperture extending therethrough, and at least one horizontally-extending lower frame member located below the beam member. The beam assembly further comprises at least one vertical frame member extending between and coupled with the beam member and the at least one lower frame member, wherein the at least one vertical frame member extends through the at least one aperture and the bottom wall of the beam member and interferingly engages the interior-facing surface of the beam member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Feldpausch, Marvin C. Knauf, Bradley D. Youngs, Mark T. Slager, Kurt R. Heidmann, John R. Hamilton, Ryan Geister
  • Publication number: 20080296457
    Abstract: An office furniture unit has an outer face with slotted hangers, and a removable storage unit assembly including a bottom panel positioned in a generally horizontal orientation along the office furniture unit, and a top panel disposed above and generally parallel with the bottom panel. First and second panels are disposed at opposite ends of the top and bottom panels and are connected therewith to define a rigid, box-shaped case having an open back portion. The first and second end panels have rear portions with multiple vertically spaced slots. First and second hanger brackets have a rear portion with first hooks selectively received in the slotted hangers of the office furniture units, and a forward portion with second hooks selectively received in the slots in the rear portions of the first and second end panels to detachably support the case against the outer face of the office furniture unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Allen C. Hager, Robert E. Jeffers, William K. Hofman, Brian L. Bultsma, Scott Michael Miller, Marvin C. Knauf, Karl Heinz Mueller, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead
  • Publication number: 20080297015
    Abstract: A storage unit assembly and method for office furniture units includes two end panels and a bottom panel configured to support objects thereon. A back stop rail is connected to end panels and the bottom panel. The back stop rail includes a lower web having a bottom flange and a center flange, wherein the bottom flange abuts the bottom panel of the storage unit, and the center flange extends above the bottom panel into the storage unit. An upper web is connected to the center flange, wherein the upper web extends upwardly and terminates at a top flange. A rear flange extends downwardly from the top flange, wherein the planar extent of the rear flange is substantially coplanar with the planar extent of the lower web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Allen C. Hager, Robert E. Jeffers, William K. Hofman, Brian L. Bultsma, Scott Michael Miller, Karl Heinz Mueller, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead
  • Patent number: 6985768
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to techniques for electrically detecting physiological events. The physiological events may include cardiac events such as R waves or p waves. In addition, the physiological events may include respiratory events. In general, the techniques involve converting an analog physiological signal to a digital delta value, correlating the digital delta value with a correlation template, and detecting a physiological event based on an output of the correlation. A digital correlation-based technique, as described herein, is implemented to reliably detecting physiological events, particularly for very small signals captured in the presence of significant background noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Hemming, John R. Hamilton, Daniel L. Hansen, Kent Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20040171953
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to techniques for electrically detecting physiological events. The physiological events may include cardiac events such as R waves or p waves. In addition, the physiological events may include respiratory events. In general, the techniques involve converting an analog physiological signal to a digital delta value, correlating the digital delta value with a correlation template, and detecting a physiological event based on an output of the correlation. A digital correlation-based technique, as described herein, is implemented to reliably detecting physiological events, particularly for very small signals captured in the presence of significant background noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael T. Hemming, John R. Hamilton, Daniel L. Hansen, Kent E. Samuelson
  • Patent number: 6692011
    Abstract: A mobile pedestal includes a wheeled cabinet unit with a cabinet made from sheet metal, and a cushioned upholstery-covered top subassembly attached to a top of the wheeled cabinet unit. The top subassembly includes a flat housing made of a wood product and that is shaped to substantially cover the cabinet. The housing defines a pair of edge-located elongated cavities. A U-shaped handle with elongated legs that extend into and slidably engage the cavities so that the handle is movable to an internal storage position in the cavities and to an extended angled use position. The legs have a turned-in end and the cavities are configured to engage the turned-in ends to retain the handle to the housing when the handle is in the extended use position, but further the legs are configured to permit the handle to rotate from a horizontal extended position to the angled use position when extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Liisa Fink Carlson, John R. Hamilton, Kevin B. Miller, Daniel A. Schurr
  • Patent number: D578817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Donald P. Gravel, Jian Hong, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead, Karl Heinz Müeller
  • Patent number: D585218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Hamilton, Kurt R. Heidman, Steven James Beukema, Jay A. Grandin
  • Patent number: D595114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hamilton, James N. Ludwig
  • Patent number: D595514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Feldpausch, Jessie M. Storey, James N. Ludwig, Ryan Pauly, John R. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D599122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Feldpausch, Jessie M. Storey, James N. Ludwig, Ryan Pauly, Kurt R. Heidmann, John R. Hamilton
  • Patent number: D600483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Donald P. Gravel, Jian Hong, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead, Karl Heinz Müeller
  • Patent number: D604966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hamilton, Andre K. Dettler, Helen A. Buckley
  • Patent number: D617485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hamilton, James N. Ludwig
  • Patent number: D620289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Gravel, Jian Hong, John R. Hamilton, Karl J. Mead, Karl Heinz Müeller, Andre K. Dettler
  • Patent number: D640076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hamilton, Andre K. Dettler, Helen A. Buckley
  • Patent number: D659426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Peter Arko, John R. Hamilton, Justin Champaign