Patents by Inventor Michael D. Lambright
Michael D. Lambright 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).
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Patent number: 6536356Abstract: A computer desk including a base, a front member and at least one side member. The front member has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface is positioned at a predetermined negative angle with respect to the back surface. A hinge assembly is operatively connected to the base, the front member and the side member for allowing pivotal movement of the front and back surfaces with respect to the base. The hinge assembly includes a handle operatively connected to a cylinder to control such pivotal movement. The back surface can be used to support a computer keyboard. The front surface can be used to support the arms of a person using the desk.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
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Patent number: 6413007Abstract: A joint assembly for furniture members including a first member having a tongue including a first side extending outwardly from a first edge at a first predetermined angle with respect to the first edge and a second side extending outwardly from the first edge at a second predetermined angle with respect to the first edge. The tongue includes a projection positioned adjacent to the second side. The second member includes a groove having first and second walls and at least one cavity for receiving the tongue of the first member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventor: Michael D. Lambright
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Publication number: 20020043185Abstract: A computer desk including a base, a front member and at least one side member. The front member has a front surface and a back surface. The front surface is positioned at a predetermined negative angle with respect to the back surface. A hinge assembly is operatively connected to the base, the front member and the side member for allowing pivotal movement of the front and back surfaces with respect to the base. The hinge assembly includes a handle operatively connected to a cylinder to control such pivotal movement. The back surface can be used to support a computer keyboard. The front surface can be used to support the arms of a person using the desk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Douglas P. Krieger, Michael D. Lambright, Daniel G. Kovar, Gregory D. Fleming, Scott R. Davidson, Donald R. Pangborn
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Patent number: 6283563Abstract: A furniture unit having a first tower and a second tower spaced from the first tower. Each of the first and second towers includes a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. The furniture unit further includes an undivided top bridge member and an undivided bottom bridge member spaced from the top bridge member. The top bridge member has opposed ends each being attached to the first attachment surfaces. The bottom bridge member has opposed ends being attached to the second attachment surfaces. The first and second towers define a space for receiving a television or a television stand for supporting a television.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Michael D. Lambright, Troy E. Tedrow
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Patent number: 6099096Abstract: A door assembly for a corner cabinet having a top and a base wherein the assembly includes at least one first door member, at least one second door member and at least one hinge device to allow for pivotal movement of the first and second door members between closed and open positions. The door assembly maximizes storage space within the corner cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventor: Michael D. Lambright
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Patent number: 6033046Abstract: A cabinet assembly having a plurality of door assemblies including storage shelves. The door assemblies are pivotally mounted in the cabinet assembly to provide access to the shelves. The door assemblies maximize storage space within the cabinet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1998Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventor: Michael D. Lambright
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Patent number: 5938306Abstract: A cabinet and door assembly including a cabinet having a horizontal member such as a top including a lower surface and at least one side wall. The assembly further includes at least one first door member pivotly mounted on at least one second door member. The second door member is pivotly mounted on the side wall of the cabinet. The first and second door members are moveable between closed and open positions. The assembly further includes a hinge assembly operatively connected to the lower surface and the first door member for guiding the first and second door members during movement between the closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Michael D. Lambright, Richard A. Nelson, Steven R. Munday
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Patent number: 5820238Abstract: A cabinet including at least one end. At least one inner door is pivotally mounted between open and closed positions on the end. At least one outer door is pivotally mounted between open and closed positions on the end. Each of the doors includes at least one shelf upon which articles can be positioned for storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventor: Michael D. Lambright
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Patent number: 5558418Abstract: A furniture assembly having first and second side walls in spaced relationship. First and second desk doors are movably mounted between open and closed positions on the first and second side walls, respectively. Each of the first and second desk doors includes an edge wall and a front wall. Each of the first and second desk doors includes integral first and second cart units, respectively. The furniture assembly can also include a hutch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Sauder Woodworking Co.Inventors: Michael D. Lambright, Douglas P. Krieger