Patents by Inventor Ralph E. Reddig

Ralph E. Reddig 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).

  • Patent number: 11805893
    Abstract: A reconfigurable work station includes a work surface supported atop a pedestal and base. A linkage arm is affixed to the base or pedestal at a first end and pivotally connected to a fixed member at a second end. The work station can pivot, with the linkage arm, about the fixed member to be selectively positioned in multiple positions. The pedestal may be height adjustable and the work surface may be rotatable atop the pedestal. Alternatively, the work station can include two pedestals and the linkage arm can be rotatably connected to one of the pedestals to rotate the work station, as well as to pivot the work station about the fixed member. A work space includes the work station and at least one wall panel, and a work space system includes multiple work spaces. Work stations within respective work spaces can be selectively positioned in focused or collaborative configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Reddig, Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ross S. Johnson, Shawn Yu, Bryan Gingrich
  • Patent number: 11757267
    Abstract: A modesty panel includes a back cover adjacent the underside of the worksurface, a power strip or power bar having at least one electrical outlet, a cord system electrically connected to the power bar and an electrical power supply, the cord system including at least one cable. A cable management track is positioned adjacent the back cover. The track has a track sidewall that defines a cable entrance portion including a cable entrance opening, a cable storage portion extending from the cable entrance portion and including a cable exit opening, and a cable guide. The cord system extends through the entrance opening and the exit opening in the track, such that a length of the cord system is positioned within the cable management track, and wherein as the height adjustable table is moved to a lower position, the length of cord system within the track increases, with a portion of the cord system engaging the cable guide to route the cord system into the cable storage portion of the cable management track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Reddig, Kirk Hines, Kristopher A. Gillhespy, EuGene A. Crevier, Jr., Shane R. Kuipers
  • Publication number: 20220312956
    Abstract: A reconfigurable work station includes a work surface supported atop a pedestal and base. A linkage arm is affixed to the base or pedestal at a first end and pivotally connected to a fixed member at a second end. The work station can pivot, with the linkage arm, about the fixed member to be selectively positioned in multiple positions. The pedestal may be height adjustable and the work surface may be rotatable atop the pedestal. Alternatively, the work station can include two pedestals and the linkage arm can be rotatably connected to one of the pedestals to rotate the work station, as well as to pivot the work station about the fixed member. A work space includes the work station and at least one wall panel, and a work space system includes multiple work spaces. Work stations within respective work spaces can be selectively positioned in focused or collaborative configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph E. Reddig, Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ross S. Johnson, Shawn Yu, Bryan Gingrich
  • Patent number: 11395543
    Abstract: A reconfigurable work station includes a work surface supported atop a pedestal and base. A linkage arm is affixed to the base or pedestal at a first end and pivotally connected to a fixed member at a second end. The work station can pivot, with the linkage arm, about the fixed member to be selectively positioned in multiple positions. The pedestal may be height adjustable and the work surface may be rotatable atop the pedestal. Alternatively, the work station can include two pedestals and the linkage arm can be rotatably connected to one of the pedestals to rotate the work station, as well as to pivot the work station about the fixed member. A work space includes the work station and at least one wall panel, and a work space system includes multiple work spaces. Work stations within respective work spaces can be selectively positioned in focused or collaborative configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Reddig, Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ross S. Johnson, Shawn Yu, Bryan Gingrich
  • Publication number: 20220175130
    Abstract: A reconfigurable work station includes a work surface supported atop a pedestal and base. A linkage arm is affixed to the base or pedestal at a first end and pivotally connected to a fixed member at a second end. The work station can pivot, with the linkage arm, about the fixed member to be selectively positioned in multiple positions. The pedestal may be height adjustable and the work surface may be rotatable atop the pedestal. Alternatively, the work station can include two pedestals and the linkage arm can be rotatably connected to one of the pedestals to rotate the work station, as well as to pivot the work station about the fixed member. A work space includes the work station and at least one wall panel, and a work space system includes multiple work spaces. Work stations within respective work spaces can be selectively positioned in focused or collaborative configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph E. Reddig, Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ross S. Johnson, Shawn Yu, Bryan Gingrich
  • Publication number: 20160235193
    Abstract: A table unit including a work surface with a first perimeter side and a second perimeter side. The table unit has a base that includes a floor support, a pedestal that extends upwardly from the floor support, and a top support. An upright wall portion is connected to the base. The pedestal has an adjustable length. The top support is supported on the pedestal and includes a frame and a slide. The frame is rotatable about an axis and the slide is linearly movable with respect to the frame. The work surface is mounted to the slide and is movable with the slide. Further, the work surface can rotate with the frame between at least a first position, with the first perimeter side adjacent the upright wall portion, and a second position, with the second perimeter side adjacent the upright wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig
  • Publication number: 20150282623
    Abstract: An office-type chair including a base, a height-adjustable pedestal that projects generally vertically upward, and a seat-back arrangement including a seat assembly and a back assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat surface and a flange extending from a forward edge of the seat surface at an angle relative to the seat surface. The seat assembly is adapted to pivot between a first generally horizontal position and a second generally vertical position. In the first position the seat surface is generally horizontal and functions as a task chair, and in the second position the seat surface is generally vertical and the flange functions as a perch. The armrests are also pivotable between first and second positions for use in both task chair and perch configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig
  • Patent number: 6615550
    Abstract: A space-dividing covered work space arrangement including a pair of opposed side modules each of a three-wall construction defined by an upright panel arrangement and a pair of upright end walls disposed at opposite ends thereof and projecting inwardly therefrom. A pair of canopies project inwardly from each of the opposed modules and are attached along inner edges thereof so as to define a continuous canopy assembly which overlies and encloses the work space from above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ralph E. Reddig
  • Patent number: 6557307
    Abstract: An upright space-dividing panel which mounts thereon a cushion usable as a back rest. The cushion is secured to the panel by at least one strap which is secured to the panel and overlies a side face thereof in a generally vertical orientation. The cushion includes a mounting arrangement on the rear side thereof which cooperatively engages with the strap to permit vertical sliding movement of the cushion relative to the panel so as to define a back rest which is usable in conjunction with a furniture component disposed adjacent the panel and defining a seating surface thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig
  • Patent number: 6510954
    Abstract: An upright file storage unit which includes an open-frame defined by a pair of upright and laterally spaced side frame members and upper and lower cross frame members which extend transversely between and interconnect the side frame members. The lower end of the storage unit is supported directly on a floor, and an upper end is supported on a portion of an upright wall member. The side frame members define therein vertically spaced openings such that mounting elements of a hanging-type file folder or other accessories can be engaged, within a pair of laterally adjacent and vertically aligned openings of the respective side frame members. The side frame members are inclined relative to the vertical so that the hanging file folders can be arranged in vertically staggered relationship with one another to provide ready visual access to documents stored therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig
  • Publication number: 20020189170
    Abstract: A space-dividing covered work space arrangement including a pair of opposed side modules each of a three-wall construction defined by an upright panel arrangement and a pair of upright end walls disposed at opposite ends thereof and projecting inwardly therefrom. A pair of canopies project inwardly from each of the opposed modules and are attached along inner edges thereof so as to define a continuous canopy assembly which overlies and encloses the work space from above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Reuschel, Ralph E. Reddig
  • Publication number: 20020190019
    Abstract: An upright file storage unit which includes an open-frame defined by a pair of upright and laterally spaced side frame members and upper and lower cross frame members which extend transversely between and interconnect the side frame members. The lower end of the storage unit is supported directly on a floor, and an upper end is supported on a portion of an upright wall member. The side frame members define therein vertically spaced openings such that mounting elements of a hanging-type file folder or other accessories can be engaged within a pair of laterally adjacent and vertically aligned openings of the respective side frame members. The side frame members are inclined relative to the vertical so that the hanging file folders can be arranged are in vertically staggered relationship with one another to provide ready visual access to documents stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig
  • Publication number: 20020184832
    Abstract: An upright space-dividing panel which mounts thereon a cushion usable as a back rest. The cushion is secured to the panel by at least one strap which is secured to the panel and overlies a side face thereof in a generally vertical orientation. The cushion includes a mounting arrangement on the rear side thereof which cooperatively engages with the strap to permit vertical sliding movement of the cushion relative to the panel so as to define a back rest which is usable in conjunction with a furniture component disposed adjacent the panel and defining a seating surface thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph E. Reddig