Patents by Inventor Mitchell Bakker

Mitchell Bakker 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: 20050268823
    Abstract: A conference table includes a work surface supported by at least two supports and a plurality of receiving slots positioned generally beneath the work surface and accessible from at least one side of the conference table. The receiving slots are configured to receive electronic racking units therein, and include electrical connections for electrically connecting a power source to the racking units when the racking units are inserted into the receiving slots. The racking units are securable in the receiving slots and are generally concealable within the receiving slots via at least one movable cover. The table may include a plurality of lights positioned around the table and movable between a raised position, where the lights may illuminate the work surface, and a lowered position, where the lights may be positioned generally beneath the work surface. The table may include an accessory well for movably housing an accessory within the well of the conference table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Mitchell Bakker, Robert Bockheim, Scott Carpenter, Aaron DeJule, Michael Fedrigo, Robert Surman
  • Patent number: 5195713
    Abstract: A presentation rail assembly is secured to a wall to provide a surface for supporting items in a near-vertical position. The assembly includes a lower rail element secured to the wall, and an upper rail element with preferably a snap-in interengagement with the lower element concealing the wall fastenings. A facing strip extends along the front of the upper element, and provides an abutment confining the lower edges of supported items. Fastenings securing the facing strip to the upper rail element are entered from the rear, when the upper rail element is separtated from the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Nucraft Furniture Company
    Inventors: Quentin R. Van Dore, Mitchell Bakker, Nelson Chapman
  • Patent number: D559564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Bakker, Aaron M. DeJule
  • Patent number: D559565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Bakker, Aaron M. DeJule
  • Patent number: D563206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Bakker, Timothy T. Murphy