Patents by Inventor Marvin LaLone

Marvin LaLone 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).

  • Dynamic workspace module
    Patent number: 5687513
    Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
  • Dynamic workspace module
    Patent number: 5452547
    Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson
  • Dynamic workspace module
    Patent number: 5282341
    Abstract: A dynamic workspace module is provided for open plan spaces, and the like, and includes a compact footprint, comprising a freestanding framework supporting a three-sided partition to form an interior workspace and a portal opening for user ingress and egress. A door partition shaped to selectively close the portal opening is movably mounted on the framework. The door partition preferably has an arcuate plan shape, and is positioned adjacent one side of the portal opening, such that shifting the door partition from the fully open position to the fully closed position both increases the amount of the interior space in the workspace module, and alters the plan shape thereof for improved freedom of user movement, while alleviating any sense of user claustrophobia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Baloga, Paul B. Siebert, Marvin LaLone, David J. Luzenske, Brian B. Chambers, Michael E. Tingley, Gregg R. Draudt, Steven W. Eriksson