Patents by Inventor Kevin L. McClintock

Kevin L. McClintock 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).

  • Wall panel with off-module components
    Patent number: 6711871
    Abstract: A wall panel assembly comprising a curved, upwardly opening channel and a support member having a downwardly extending insert portion. The insert portion is inserted into the channel. A component is attached to the support member. In a preferred embodiment, a rail member comprises the channel and is removeably attached to a wall panel frame. In another aspect, the wall panel further includes at least a second channel and a second support member engaged with the second channel. The second support member being further attached to the component. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the second support members include a rotatable cam member that releasably engages the component. A method is also provided for configuring a wall panel with an off-module component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Beirise, Kevin L. McClintock, Todd A. Shane
  • Wall panel with off-module components
    Publication number: 20010039774
    Abstract: A wall panel assembly comprising a curved, upwardly opening channel and a support member having a downwardly extending insert portion. The insert portion is inserted into the channel. A component is attached to the support member. In a preferred embodiment, a rail member comprises the channel and is removeably attached to a wall panel frame. In another aspect, the wall panel further includes at least a second channel and a second support member engaged with the second channel. The second support member being further attached to the component. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the second support members include a rotatable cam member that releasably engages the component. A method is also provided for configuring a wall panel with an off-module component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Jean M. Beirise, Kevin L. McClintock, Todd A. Shane