Patents by Inventor Kirt D. Martin

Kirt D. Martin 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).

  • Publication number: 20070273256
    Abstract: The present invention provides a grommet cover assembly for selectively substantially blocking view of at least one opening in a planar member surface. The assembly comprises a mounting coupler mounted to the planar member surface proximate the first opening and a cover. The cover includes a flat cover member and a cover coupler, wherein the cover member includes at least one supporting leg. The cover coupler links to the mounting coupler to provide a hinged axis the cover member is rotated around. Thus, when the cover member is adjacent the opening, at least a portion of the opening is blocked from view. Methods of use and assembly are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, Davinder Singh Dhanoa, Francisco Javier Olvera
  • Publication number: 20070200401
    Abstract: An armrest structure includes a tubular support, and an armrest having a tubular end telescopingly engaging the tubular support. A support plate engages bottom walls of the tubular support and the tubular end in a laminar arrangement. A clamping bolt slides through a top hole and into aligned holes in the laminar arrangement, with its head abutting the aligned holes. A clamping handle on a bottom of the bolt is rotatable between a clamping position tensioning the bolt to secure the arrangement, and a release position de-tensioning the bolt. By this arrangement, remaining walls of the tubular support and the tubular end are not deformed even when the clamp is clampingly pressing the adjacent sidewall sections together. An adjustable back with actuator handles at a lower edge of the back, and a seat assembly with fingers that retain an upholstery cover tight against concave areas are also shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: David C. Eberlein, Kirt D. Martin, James D. Houda, David J. Dekker
  • Patent number: D441566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, William B. Bennie
  • Patent number: D449748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, William B. Bennie
  • Patent number: D533728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventor: Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D467102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventor: Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D546594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Kane, Jody L. Hanson, David C. Eberlein, Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D549979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Kane, Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D553872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventor: Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D554381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: David G. Valdiserri, Gardner J. Klaasen, II, Kirt D. Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Patent number: D558476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Kane, Jody L. Hanson, David C. Eberlein, Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D561500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Kane, Kirt D. Martin
  • Patent number: D568631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corp.
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, David C. Eberlein, John A. Clark
  • Patent number: D581695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, Daniel C. Waugh, David C. Eberlein
  • Patent number: D584542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, Daniel E. Waugh, David C. Eberlein
  • Patent number: D586136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Valdiserri, Gardner J. Klaasen, II, Kirt D. Martin, David C. Eberlein
  • Patent number: D587033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, David C. Eberlein, John A. Clark
  • Patent number: D587034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Kirt D. Martin, David C. Eberlein, John A. Clark