Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. O'Keefe

Lawrence J. O'Keefe 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: 5230492
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a first bracket having a plurality of spaced apart anchor members extending outward therefrom for insertion into a plurality of corresponding apertures in a vertical member of a wall panel, and a second bracket having a plurality of spaced apart anchor members extending outward therefrom for insertion into a plurality of corresponding apertures in the vertical member. The anchor members are adapted to cooperate with the vertical member to restrain the corresponding bracket from horizontal movement. Locking means are adapted to move one of said brackets relative to the other such that the anchor members cooperate with the vertical member to secure the bracket assembly thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Integrated Metal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald A. Zwart, Michael J. Veihl, Lawrence J. O'Keefe, Michele D. Bekins
  • Patent number: 5184887
    Abstract: A lock for an interlock mechanism that prevents the opening of more than one filing cabinet drawer at a time. The interlock mechanism comprises a fixed-length channel having at least one movable block and at least two wedges. When a drawer is opened, one of the wedges is moved, thereby filling the channel and preventing the opening of another drawer. The lock selectively prevents the wedges from moving into the channel when all of the drawers are closed, thereby locking all of the drawers in the filing cabinet in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. O'Keefe, Michael J. Veihl