Patents by Inventor Kimberlee Colin

Kimberlee Colin 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: 11814839
    Abstract: A mobile wall comprising an alignment pin moveably supported on a crossbar adjacent a vertical support. The alignment pin is selectively moveable between a retracted position, in which the alignment pin is retracted into a first aperture, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the alignment pin extends outwardly from the first aperture. The alignment pin is selectively receivable in an aperture of another mobile wall while in the extended position to align the mobile wall with the another mobile wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, John Matthai
  • Patent number: 11771219
    Abstract: A chase for connecting a first table to a second table and for supporting a workspace accessory. The chase includes an upper portion configured to be coupled to a first tabletop and to a second tabletop. The upper portion defines a first hole. The chase further includes a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The lower portion defines a second hole and at least partially defines a channel configured to receive one or more cables. Moreover, the chase includes a fastener received within the first hole of the upper portion and the second hole of the lower portion, and a connection member having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is coupled to the fastener. The second end portion is configured to be connected to the workspace accessory to support the workspace accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Patent number: 11663932
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a board includes a wire frame having a first portion configured to support an edge of the board, and a second portion extending from the first portion. The stand also includes a latch mounted on the second portion. The latch is operable to restrain movement of the board relative to the wire frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Tyler Finses
  • Publication number: 20230016165
    Abstract: A chase for connecting a first table to a second table and for supporting a workspace accessory. The chase includes an upper portion configured to be coupled to a first tabletop and to a second tabletop. The upper portion defines a first hole. The chase further includes a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The lower portion defines a second hole and at least partially defines a channel configured to receive one or more cables. Moreover, the chase includes a fastener received within the first hole of the upper portion and the second hole of the lower portion, and a connection member having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is coupled to the fastener. The second end portion is configured to be connected to the workspace accessory to support the workspace accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Patent number: 11457732
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a first table having a first tabletop and one or more first legs supporting the first tabletop. The first tabletop includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The furniture system also includes a second table having a second tabletop and one or more second legs supporting the second tabletop. The second tabletop includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface opposite the second upper surface. A chase is coupled to the first lower surface and the second lower surface to physically connect the first table to the second table. The chase includes a first channel extending therethrough. The first channel is configured to receive one or more cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Patent number: 11419443
    Abstract: An accessory hook includes a support and a clamp being moveable between an open position and a closed position. The clamp has a collar including a first region and a second region, and a projection including a first portion extending from the first region of the collar and a second portion extending from the second region of the collar. In the open position, a gap is formed between the first portion of the projection and the second portion of the projection. In the closed position, the gap is closed, and the support at least partially surrounds the projection to hold the first portion and the second portion together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Joshua DeWys, Kevin Miller
  • Publication number: 20220133070
    Abstract: An accessory hook includes a support and a clamp being moveable between an open position and a closed position. The clamp has a collar including a first region and a second region, and a projection including a first portion extending from the first region of the collar and a second portion extending from the second region of the collar. In the open position, a gap is formed between the first portion of the projection and the second portion of the projection. In the closed position, the gap is closed, and the support at least partially surrounds the projection to hold the first portion and the second portion together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Joshua DeWys, Kevin Miller
  • Publication number: 20220130285
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a board includes a wire frame having a first portion configured to support an edge of the board, and a second portion extending from the first portion. The stand also includes a latch mounted on the second portion. The latch is operable to restrain movement of the board relative to the wire frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Tyler Finses
  • Publication number: 20220127846
    Abstract: A mobile wall comprising an alignment pin moveably supported on a crossbar adjacent a vertical support. The alignment pin is selectively moveable between a retracted position, in which the alignment pin is retracted into a first aperture, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the alignment pin extends outwardly from the first aperture. The alignment pin is selectively receivable in an aperture of another mobile wall while in the extended position to align the mobile wall with the another mobile wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, John Matthai
  • Publication number: 20210212452
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a first table having a first tabletop and one or more first legs supporting the first tabletop. The first tabletop includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The furniture system also includes a second table having a second tabletop and one or more second legs supporting the second tabletop. The second tabletop includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface opposite the second upper surface. A chase is coupled to the first lower surface and the second lower surface to physically connect the first table to the second table. The chase includes a first channel extending therethrough. The first channel is configured to receive one or more cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Patent number: D804833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Hecht, Kimberlee Colin, Philipp Von Lintel, Ippei Matsumoto
  • Patent number: D832609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Hecht, Kimberlee Colin, Philipp Von Lintel, Ippei Matsumoto
  • Patent number: D889152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Hecht, Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Romain Voulet
  • Patent number: D926973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventors: Signe Utoft Andersen, Lee Higson, Luca Corvatta, Sam Hecht, Kimberlee Colin
  • Patent number: D955567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Signe Utoft Andersen, Lee Higson, Luca Corvatta, Sam Hecht, Kimberlee Colin
  • Patent number: D979876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Romain Voulet, Joshua DeWys
  • Patent number: D987117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Romain Voulet, John Matthai
  • Patent number: D992934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Romain Voulet, John Matthai
  • Patent number: D1018144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Romain Voulet, John Matthai
  • Patent number: D1018145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Romain Voulet, John Matthai