Patents by Inventor Michael Katje
Michael 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).
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Publication number: 20250096537Abstract: A mobile power system includes a power tray including a housing, a power inverter, a plurality of first electrical interfaces supported by the housing and electrically connected to the power inverter, and a power outlet configured to supply AC power to a first external device. The mobile power system further includes a plurality of power supplies removably coupled to the power tray for alternately supplying DC power to the power inverter of the power tray and receiving charging power from the power tray. Each power supply includes a second electrical interface that selectively engages one of the plurality of first electrical interfaces to electrically connect each power supply to the power tray and a power output port configured to connect to a second external device to provide DC power to the second external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Samuel Hecht, Kimberlee Colin, Leo Leitner, Michael Katje, Matthew James Lilley
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Patent number: 12207750Abstract: A curtain assembly includes a vertical support and a top cap coupled to the vertical support and defining an interior volume. The top cap includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a plate. The plate has an upper side at least partially defining the interior volume, a lower side opposite the upper side, and a slot extending at least partially between the first and second ends. The curtain assembly further includes a curtain including an upper edge extending through the slot of the plate such that the upper edge is positioned within the interior volume of the top cap. The curtain also includes a lower portion hanging from the plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Inventors: Samuel Hecht, Kimberlee Colin, Leo Leitner, Luca Corvatta, Michael Katje, Emma Elaine Smalley, John Matthai
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Patent number: 11812848Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Publication number: 20220142361Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Patent number: 11291302Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Publication number: 20210068539Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Patent number: 10842266Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Publication number: 20190357676Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Patent number: 10441079Abstract: A stanchion for supporting a structure includes a bracket configured to be coupled to the structure, a threaded rod coupled to and extending from the bracket, and a housing having a first end adjacent the bracket, a second end opposite the first end, and an engagement member positioned within the housing between the first end and the second end. The engagement member has threads that engage the threaded rod. The stanchion also includes a connection body extending from the first end of the housing and engaging the bracket to selectively inhibit rotation of the housing about the threaded rod. The housing is rotatable about the threaded rod to temporarily deflect the connection body away from the bracket and adjust a length of the stanchion.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: Jeremy Laarman, Michael Katje, Anthony Sall
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Patent number: 10285498Abstract: A power access door assembly for use with a worksurface includes a frame configured to be received within an opening of the worksurface, a hinge coupled to the frame, and a door coupled to the hinge for movement relative to the frame. The door is movable relative to the frame between a first position, in which the door is positioned within a perimeter of the frame and substantially blocks access to the opening, a second position, in which the door is pivoted open relative to the frame, and a third position, in which the door is moved outside the perimeter of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: Jeptha Cohen, David Johnson, Michael Katje, Robert Hutton
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Patent number: 10202992Abstract: A workstation includes a working surface, a channel within the working surface, a rail positioned within the channel, and a clamp mechanism having an accessory and an actuator operable to removably couple the clamp mechanism to the rail. The actuator includes a first side that has a first manually engageable surface and a second side that has a second manually engageable surface. The actuator is movable to a first position in which the clamp mechanism disengages the rail when a force is exerted on the first manually engageable surface, and is movable to a second position in which the clamp mechanism engages the rail when a force is exerted on the second manually engageable surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: John Matthai, Jeremy Laarman, Michael Katje
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Publication number: 20170354247Abstract: A workstation includes a working surface, a channel within the working surface, a rail positioned within the channel, and a clamp mechanism having an accessory and an actuator operable to removably couple the clamp mechanism to the rail. The actuator includes a first side that has a first manually engageable surface and a second side that has a second manually engageable surface. The actuator is movable to a first position in which the clamp mechanism disengages the rail when a force is exerted on the first manually engageable surface, and is movable to a second position in which the clamp mechanism engages the rail when a force is exerted on the second manually engageable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: John Matthai, Jeremy Laarman, Michael Katje
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Publication number: 20170354253Abstract: A stanchion for supporting a structure includes a bracket configured to be coupled to the structure, a threaded rod coupled to and extending from the bracket, and a housing having a first end adjacent the bracket, a second end opposite the first end, and an engagement member positioned within the housing between the first end and the second end. The engagement member has threads that engage the threaded rod. The stanchion also includes a connection body extending from the first end of the housing and engaging the bracket to selectively inhibit rotation of the housing about the threaded rod. The housing is rotatable about the threaded rod to temporarily deflect the connection body away from the bracket and adjust a length of the stanchion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Jeremy Laarman, Michael Katje, Anthony Sall
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Publication number: 20170354248Abstract: A power access door assembly for use with a worksurface includes a frame configured to be received within an opening of the worksurface, a hinge coupled to the frame, and a door coupled to the hinge for movement relative to the frame. The door is movable relative to the frame between a first position, in which the door is positioned within a perimeter of the frame and substantially blocks access to the opening, a second position, in which the door is pivoted open relative to the frame, and a third position, in which the door is moved outside the perimeter of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Jeptha Cohen, David Johnson, Michael Katje, Robert Hutton
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Publication number: 20050126447Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area is provided. The system includes a rigid spine extending upward from a base surface. At least one worksurface is connected to the spine and extends outward therefrom. A support structure for the worksurface is connected to the spine and the worksurface. The support structure is capable of being adjusted in size to support worksurfaces of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Gary Smith, Jeffrey Weber, Michael Katje, Joseph Iacovoni, Joseph Ohrling, Jeffrey Roetman