Patents by Inventor Paul A. Maas

Paul A. Maas 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: 20160278514
    Abstract: A height adjustable work platform apparatus. The height adjustable work platform apparatus includes a frame slidably supporting a cantilevered platform for supporting articles thereon. The platform is slidably engaged with a pair of rails disposed on the frame, which allows the platform to be adjusted vertically. The apparatus further includes a spring-biased pin disposed on the undersurface of the platform that is configured to engage complementary slots disposed on the surface of the upright members of the frame. A vertically-biased pulley system internal to the frame biases the platform to a raised position in order to reduce the amount of effort required to lift the platform. The frame of the apparatus includes a lower portion that is sized and shaped to receive the frame of the platform, thereby allowing the platform to rest flush against the lower portion when fully lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony Paul Maas
  • Publication number: 20160037909
    Abstract: A height adjustable work surface is provided, which includes an L-shaped frame supporting a cantilevered platform adapted to support computer and work space items thereon. The frame includes an upstanding rail portion and a horizontal base support, whereby the rail portion slidably supports a work surface platform above the base support. The rail portion and base support are U-shaped members, whereby a first and second rail is provided to support the work space platform. Cam locks are provided to lockably secure the platform in a given position, whereby the platform will not freely slide until unlocked and will support load thereon. An internal spring mechanism biases the platform to reduce lifting load requirements during adjustment of the platform. Overall, the device provides a means to adjust the elevation of work surface for a seated or standing user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Paul Maas, Oreca Maas
  • Publication number: 20140238279
    Abstract: A height adjustable work surface is provided, which includes an L-shaped frame supporting a cantilevered platform adapted to support computer and work space items thereon. The frame includes an upstanding rail portion and a horizontal base support, whereby the rail portion slidably supports a work surface platform above the base support. The rail portion and base support are U-shaped members, whereby a first and second rail is provided to support the work space platform. Cam locks are provided to lockably secure the platform in a given position, whereby the platform will not freely slide until unlocked and will support load thereon. An internal spring mechanism biases the platform to reduce lifting load requirements during adjustment of the platform. Overall, the device provides a means to adjust the elevation of work surface for a seated or standing user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Paul Maas, Oreca Maas
  • Publication number: 20080178543
    Abstract: A portable, freestanding room divider includes a plurality of wall panels connected together by a plurality of hinges. A first end member has a first vertical post fastened to a vertical edge of a first wall panel and a second end member has a second vertical post fastened to a vertical edge of a last wall panel. Each end member includes a transverse base bar welded to the vertical post with the ends of the transverse base located on opposite sides of the vertical post. A separate end glide foot supports each end of the transverse base bar. A self-leveling intermediate glide foot projects downward from at least some of the plurality of wall panels to support those wall panels on a floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Paul A. Maas
  • Publication number: 20050223665
    Abstract: A portable, freestanding room divider system comprises first and second sidewall partitions extending from one or more rear wall partitions to define exhibition booths. Each rear wall and side wall partition has a plurality of wall panels hinged together in a series. The rear wall partition includes first and last wall panels with end panels that have keyholes on opposites sides and an end support with wheels. An end wall panel of each sidewall partition has studs that engage the keyholes to secure the sidewall partition to the rear wall partition. At least some of the wall panels of the rear and sidewall partitions have feet projecting outward therefrom with wheels. A foot on each sidewall has a stand which raises and lowers the wheels with respect to the floor to control movement of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Maas
  • Patent number: 6892784
    Abstract: A portable room divider includes a plurality of wall panels interconnected by hinges. Each pair of adjacent wall panels also is connected by a position control hinge which provides resistance to pivotal motion between those wall panels. As a result, a force in excess of a given magnitude must be applied to pivot those wall panels, which provides stability to the room divider in use. Feet project laterally from both side of some of the wall panels and self-leveling casters are mounted to the feet. A spring biasing mechanism forces each caster against the floor to compensate for irregularities in the floor surface. Thus, the self-leveling casters are maintained against the floor to further stabilize the room divider when in use. A mechanism is provided to connect and join together multiple room dividers in a series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Paul A. Maas
  • Publication number: 20040173325
    Abstract: A portable room divider includes a plurality of wall panels interconnected by hinges. Each pair of adjacent wall panels also is connected by a position control hinge which provides resistance to pivotal motion between those wall panels. As a result, a force in excess of a given magnitude must be applied to pivot those wall panels, which provides stability to the room divider in use. Feet project laterally from both side of some of the wall panels and self-leveling casters are mounted to the feet. A spring biasing mechanism forces each caster against the floor to compensate for irregularities in the floor surface. Thus, the self-leveling casters are maintained against the floor to further stabilize the room divider when in use. A mechanism is provided to connect and join together multiple room dividers in a series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Paul A. Maas
  • Patent number: 5272848
    Abstract: A portable room divider includes a plurality of folded wall panels positioned between a pair of end members with wheels. The end members are provided with clasps that normally retain the panels in a folded condition and cooperate with the end members to form a cart for the panels. The clasps can be disengaged to permit the panels to be unfolded to form a wall that is anchored at each end by an end member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Inventor: Paul Maas
  • Patent number: 5214885
    Abstract: A combination cabinet-room divider includes at least one storage compartment which contains a plurality of folded wall panels. The panels can be removed and unfolded to form a wall that is anchored at one end to the cabinet. In a preferred embodiment, the cabinet-room divider has two storage compartments and two sets of wall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventors: John C. Maas, Paul Maas
  • Patent number: D323944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Inventor: Paul Maas
  • Patent number: D330646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Inventor: Paul Maas
  • Patent number: D345018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventor: Paul Maas