Patents by Inventor Michael W. Welsh

Michael W. Welsh 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).

  • Publication number: 20240100183
    Abstract: Composition and methods to prevent, inhibit or treat one or more symptoms of cystic fibrosis are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Aliasger K. Salem, David A. Stoltz, Michael J. Welsh, Sarah Ernst, Youssef W. Naguib, David S. NAkhla, Aml I. Mekkawy, Nikesh Gupta
  • Patent number: 9913539
    Abstract: A back support for a chair includes a chair frame, a pair of upright support posts mounted to the chair frame, the upright support posts being laterally flexible with respect to the chair frame, a plurality of flexible support arms extending laterally outwardly from the upright support posts, the support arms each including a peripheral edge, the support arms including a first set of support arms extending in a first lateral direction from the upright posts and a second set of support arms extending in a second direction from the upright posts; and a material extending in tension between the peripheral edges of the first set of support arms and the peripheral edges of the second set of support arms such that at least a central portion of the material is spaced from the support arms. In addition, a seat support includes a repositionable front edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin W. Potrykus, Peter T. LaDuke, Jason W. Hall, Timothy J. Scholma, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Teresa A. Bellingar, Michael W. Welsh, Larry A. Wilkerson, Kyle R. Fleet
  • Publication number: 20160029801
    Abstract: A back support (12) for a chair includes a chair frame (20), a pair of upright support posts (18) mounted to the chair frame (20), the upright support posts (18) being laterally flexible with respect to the chair frame (20), a plurality of flexible support arms (21) extending laterally outwardly from the upright support posts (18), the support arms (21) each including a peripheral edge (23), the support arms (21) including a first set of support arms extending in a first lateral direction from the upright posts (18) and a second set of support arms extending in a second direction from the upright posts (18); and a material (42) extending in tension between the peripheral edges (23) of the first set of support arms and the peripheral edges (23) of the second set of support arms such that at least a central portion of the material (42) is spaced from the support arms (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Martin W. Potrykus, Peter T. LaDuke, Jason W. Hall, Timothy J. Scholma, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Teresa A. Bellingar, Michael W. Welsh, Larry A. Wilkerson, Kyle R. Fleet
  • Patent number: 7837282
    Abstract: A cabinet includes side panels, a back panel, and a top panel that frictionally-attach together with non-intrusive integrally-formed connectors. The illustrated base is screw-attached, and includes openings for routing wiring within the cabinet. Brackets are adapted to support shelves in the cabinet in either a flush or inset condition, and at different heights based on which cabinet slots they engage and based on their orientation in those slots. A light-transmitting top panel and top shelf can be used to provide improved light within the cabinet. Hinge brackets on the cabinet support either a thick door with internal storage space, a proud door or an inset door. Drawers supported in the cabinet include a lock within the drawer's header for operating a vertical cabinet lock rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Youngs, Randall P. Nelsen, Timothy J. Wiersma, Kevin J. Longhurst, Keith L. Buffinga, William A. Korreck, Michael A. Jourden, Niels Joachim Eilmus, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D618004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon DeSanta, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D643640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon DeSanta, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D655522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D662331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D666841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Haworth Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Michael W. Welsh
  • Patent number: D779248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Martin W. Potrykus, Markus Berenwinkel, Carlo Shayeb
  • Patent number: D779250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Martin W. Potrykus, Markus Berenwinkel, Carlo Shayeb
  • Patent number: D779251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Beyer, Teresa A. Bellingar, Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet
  • Patent number: D779252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Peter J. Beyer, Teresa A. Bellingar
  • Patent number: D779253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Peter J. Beyer, Teresa A. Bellingar
  • Patent number: D779254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront
  • Patent number: D779255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront
  • Patent number: D782241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Martin W. Potrykus, Markus Berenwinkel, Carlo Shayeb
  • Patent number: D782859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Martin W. Potrykus, Markus Berenwinkel, Carlo Shayeb
  • Patent number: D784749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Peter J. Beyer, Teresa A. Bellingar
  • Patent number: D793787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Welsh, Kyle R. Fleet, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Martin W. Potrykus, Markus Berenwinkel, Carlo Shayeb