Patents by Inventor Michael J. Katje

Michael J. Katje 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: 9907398
    Abstract: A furniture docking system includes a dock and various dock supports, including freestanding and non-freestanding dock supports. The dock includes an upper rail having a primary channel and a pair of auxiliary channels opening upwardly from an upper surface of the upper rail, and a pair of side channels opening outwardly from opposite sides of the upper rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dame, Michael J. Katje, Sheryl Knoll
  • Patent number: 9635941
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Publication number: 20160360883
    Abstract: A furniture docking system includes a dock and various dock supports, including freestanding and non-freestanding dock supports. The dock includes an upper rail having a primary channel and a pair of auxiliary channels opening upwardly from an upper surface of the upper rail, and a pair of side channels opening outwardly from opposite sides of the upper rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Dame, Michael J. Katje, Sheryl Knoll
  • Patent number: 9427083
    Abstract: A furniture docking system includes a dock and various dock supports, including freestanding and non-freestanding dock supports. The dock includes an upper rail having a primary channel and a pair of auxiliary channels opening upwardly from an upper surface of the upper rail, and a pair of side channels opening outwardly from opposite sides of the upper rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dame, Michael J. Katje, Sheryl Knoll
  • Publication number: 20160115732
    Abstract: A screen assembly includes a core having an edge and first and second opposite side surfaces. A retainer, or edge treatment, is coupled to the edge of the core and extends outwardly from the core. The retainer includes first and second resilient limbs having respective edge portions defining a mouth. First and second cover portions overlie the core and exterior surfaces of the retainer. The first and second cover portions wrap around the first and second limbs and are disposed through the mouth such that the edges of the first and second cover portions are retained by the limbs. Various screen supports and accessory interface members also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Alexander, Yves Behar, Adwait Bhagwat, Jeffrey A. Book, Elindo G. Castro, JR., Noel Carrillo, Diana Chang, Joel R. Dral, Naoya Edahiro, Michael J. Katje, Bronwyn L. Krohn, Eileen M. LaMore, Casey Doran Lewis, Qin Li, John T. Matthai, John Moroney, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz
  • Patent number: 9255440
    Abstract: A screen assembly includes a core having an edge and first and second opposite side surfaces. A retainer, or edge treatment, is coupled to the edge of the core and extends outwardly from the core. The retainer includes first and second resilient limbs having respective edge portions defining a mouth. First and second cover portions overly the core and exterior surfaces of the retainer. The first and second cover portions wrap around the first and second limbs and are disposed through the mouth such that the edges of the first and second cover portions are retained by the limbs. Various screen supports and accessory interface members also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alexander, Yves Behar, Adwait Bhagwat, Jeffrey A. Book, Elindo G. Castro, Jr., Noel Carrillo, Diana Chang, Joel R. Dral, Naoya Edahiro, Michael J. Katje, Bronwyn L. Krohn, Eileen M. LaMore, Casey Doran Lewis, Qin Li, John T. Matthai, John Moroney, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz
  • Publication number: 20150296983
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Patent number: 9072381
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Publication number: 20140311036
    Abstract: A screen assembly includes a core having an edge and first and second opposite side surfaces. A retainer, or edge treatment, is coupled to the edge of the core and extends outwardly from the core. The retainer includes first and second resilient limbs having respective edge portions defining a mouth. First and second cover portions overly the core and exterior surfaces of the retainer. The first and second cover portions wrap around the first and second limbs and are disposed through the mouth such that the edges of the first and second cover portions are retained by the limbs. Various screen supports and accessory interface members also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN ALEXANDER, YVES BEHAR, ADWAIT BHAGWAT, JEFFREY A. BOOK, ELINDO G. CASTRO, JR., NOEL CARRILLO, DIANA CHANG, JOEL R. DRAL, NAOYA EDAHIRO, MICHAEL J. KATJE, BRONWYN L. KROHN, EILEEN M. LaMORE, CASEY DORAN LEWIS, QIN LI, JOHN T. MATTHAI, JOHN MORONEY, NOAH MURPHY-REINHERTZ
  • Publication number: 20140298732
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: MARK BATES, ANDREW J. BOYCE, CHUL MIN KANG, MICHAEL J. KATJE, SUSAN R. LYONS, KURT E. PORTER, JEFFREY D. ROETMAN, PERRY L. SELLERS, GIANFRANCO DINO ZACCAI
  • Publication number: 20140182229
    Abstract: A furniture docking system includes a dock and various dock supports, including freestanding and non-freestanding dock supports. The dock includes an upper rail having a primary channel and a pair of auxiliary channels opening upwardly from an upper surface of the upper rail, and a pair of side channels opening outwardly from opposite sides of the upper rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: PAUL DAME, MICHAEL J. KATJE, SHERYL KNOLL
  • Patent number: 8667742
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Publication number: 20130239486
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Patent number: 8333038
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Publication number: 20110219706
    Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
  • Patent number: D367772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Stirling, Michael J. Katje
  • Patent number: D367982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Stirling, Michael J. Katje
  • Patent number: D368608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Stirling, Michael J. Katje
  • Patent number: D377124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Stirling, Michael J. Katje
  • Patent number: D379874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Stirling, Michael J. Katje