Patents by Inventor Michael P. Kobes

Michael P. Kobes 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).

  • Furniture connection system and method
    Patent number: 6543845
    Abstract: A furniture grouping includes a number of individual furniture units that are easily and securely connected together with a connection system. Each furniture unit includes a base to which a connector is attached. The connector includes a face panel to span and conceal gaps and spacings between the furniture units and the connector to provide a substantially flush, continuous and finished juncture between the furniture units. The connector is also easily and conveniently installed for removable connection to the adjacent furniture units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: August Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert K. Seitz, Gregory A. Seitz, Michael P. Kobes, Lee H. Fister, Jr.
  • Furniture connection system and method
    Publication number: 20020195848
    Abstract: A furniture grouping includes a number of individual furniture units that are easily and securely connected together with a connection system. Each furniture unit includes a base to which a connector is attached. The connector includes a face panel to span and conceal gaps and spacings between the furniture units and the connector to provide a substantially flush, continuous and finished juncture between the furniture units. The connector is also easily and conveniently installed for removable connection to the adjacent furniture units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: August Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert K. Seitz, Gregory A. Seitz, Michael P. Kobes, Lee H. Fister