Patents by Inventor Mary Lou Brodbeck

Mary Lou Brodbeck 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: 5718179
    Abstract: A modular table assembly and kit include a table top panel member with a plurality of discrete receptacle sets disposed on the panel. A plurality of leg sets is provided with each one of the leg sets corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of receptacle sets. Whereby, a selected leg set is coupled with its respective receptacle set to assemble a desired table design. The selected leg set may include to least one pedestal with a column portion extending between a table end and a base end. The table end of the leg includes a key that seats in it respective receptacle to locate the leg relative to the table top. Further, the pedestal may include a wire way passage extending between the table end and the base end to conceal and conduct a wire or cable or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy K. Johnson, Mary Lou Brodbeck