Patents by Inventor Robert J. Bockheim
Robert J. Bockheim 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).
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Patent number: 9089207Abstract: A table includes a base and a table top that is movably disposed at the base and is movable relative to the base between a generally centered position, where the table top is generally centered at the base, and an extended position, where the table top is extended from the base. A braking device may be operable to retain the table top relative to the base in selected positions between the generally centered position and the extended position and to allow for movement of the table top relative to the base between the generally centered position and the extended position. The braking device may include a braking element that engages a braking rail to limit movement of the table top relative to the base. The table tops of two separated tables may be selectively joined when extended towards one another and separated when centered.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: NUCRAFT FURNITURE COMPANYInventors: Joel T. Ruiter, Robert J. Bockheim
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Publication number: 20140060395Abstract: A table includes a base and a table top that is movably disposed at the base and is movable relative to the base between a generally centered position, where the table top is generally centered at the base, and an extended position, where the table top is extended from the base. A braking device may be operable to retain the table top relative to the base in selected positions between the generally centered position and the extended position and to allow for movement of the table top relative to the base between the generally centered position and the extended position. The braking device may include a braking element that engages a braking rail to limit movement of the table top relative to the base. The table tops of two separated tables may be selectively joined when extended towards one another and separated when centered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Joel T. Ruiter, Robert J. Bockheim
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Patent number: 8205950Abstract: A work station unit includes a storage area for storing project files at or near a work surface, and a movable cover panel that is vertically movable between an opened position, where at least a portion of the storage area is exposed and accessible for accessing the stored project files, and a closed position, where the storage area is at least substantially concealed by the movable cover panel. The work station unit may include a fixed cover panel over a lower portion of the storage area to at least partially conceal hanging folders and the like at the workstation unit. The movable cover panel may conceal the open area of the storage area when in its closed position and the movable cover panel may at least partially overlap the fixed cover panel when the movable cover panel is in its opened position.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J. Bockheim, Joel T. Ruiter
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Patent number: 8096244Abstract: A modular table and method of assembly comprises a first table having a first table top and a pair of first support legs at opposite end regions of the first table top and a second table having a second table top and a pair of second support legs. The second support legs are adjustably mounted at the second table top and are adjustable relative to the second table top between a support orientation, in which the second support legs support the second table top in a free-standing manner, and a non-support orientation, in which the second support legs do not substantially support the second table top in a free-standing manner. The second table is configured to be secured to the first table when the tables are adjacent to one another. The second support legs are adjustable to the second orientation when the second table is secured to the first table.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J. Bockheim, James P. Tol, Matthew O. Schad, Todd A. Ratz, Robert J. Surman, Shawn O. Barrett, Michael Fedrigo
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Patent number: 7551432Abstract: A monitor stand for supporting a computer monitor includes a base having a base portion and a support arm extending upward from the base portion, and a support panel attached to the support arm. The support panel may comprise a curved panel having a curved front surface, and the support panel may support a computer monitor at the curved front surface. The monitor stand may include a bracket assembly for attaching the computer monitor to the support panel, such as via a tongue and groove configuration. The monitor stand may include including at least one storage shelf extending from a rear surface of the support panel, and may have housing that substantially encases the storage shelf. The support panel may include an aperture for routing wires or cables of the computer monitor, and the support arm may include a passageway for routing wires or cables of the computer monitor.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J Bockheim, Michael Fedrigo, Robert J Surman, Matthew O Schad, Aaron DeJule
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Patent number: 7472971Abstract: A media center for housing audio-video equipment and displaying a video display includes a cabinet for housing electronic components, a display panel or column, and an adjustable attachment. The display panel defines a cavity for routing wires of the electronic components. The cabinet is movably attached to the display panel via the adjustable attachment, and is movable relative to the display panel between a use position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is substantially abutted against the display panel, and a service position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is at least partially spaced from the display panel for accessing the wires of the electronic components. The display panel may be supported on a channel member that defines a routing cavity therealong for routing wires of the electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Valerie L Schmieder, Robert J Bockheim, Christopher A Pike, Phillip A Jones, Michael Fedrigo, Robert J Surman, Daniel J Bockheim
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Patent number: 6854217Abstract: A workstation includes at least one vertical wall that is pivotable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position, wires that are behind the pivotable wall are concealed from view. In the open position, easy access is provided to the wires for re-arranging or changing the wires. The pivotable vertical wall includes at least one horizontal work surface that extends forwardly. A stationary vertical wall may be positioned adjacent the pivotable wall and may provide partial support for another horizontal work surface that extends forwardly from the stationary wall. The stationary wall may include a pivotable panel that allows easy access to wires positioned behind the stationary wall. A top shelf may extend across both the pivotable and stationary walls and include apertures positioned behind the plane defined by the two walls so that wires can be inserted through the apertures to the space behind the walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J. Bockheim, William Frederick Schacht, Linda Elizabeth Chesser Schacht, Scott E. Carpenter, Michael G. Fedrigo
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Publication number: 20040045224Abstract: A media wall for supporting various types of media, such as plasma screen or flat screen television sets, as well as other types of thin media, includes an upright vertical wall to which the media is mounted. The wall may include a pair of sidewalls mounted to a back face of the vertical wall, as well as a shelf extending forwardly from the vertical wall. At least one aperture may be included for enabling power or data cables to be inserted through the wall from the front to the back. A video camera support may be mounted on the vertical wall. The wall may be pivotable about a vertical axis to allow easy access to the rear of the wall for setting up and adjusting the electrical cabling used to support the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Linda Elizabeth Chesser, William Frederick Schacht, Robert J. Bockheim, Scott E. Carpenter, Michael G. Fedrigo
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Publication number: 20030227237Abstract: A workstation includes at least one vertical wall that is pivotable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position, wires that are behind the pivotable wall are concealed from view. In the open position, easy access is provided to the wires for re-arranging or changing the wires. The pivotable vertical wall includes at least one horizontal work surface that extends forwardly. A stationary vertical wall may be positioned adjacent the pivotable wall and may provide partial support for another horizontal work surface that extends forwardly from the stationary wall. The stationary wall may include a pivotable panel that allows easy access to wires positioned behind the stationary wall. A top shelf may extend across both the pivotable and stationary walls and include apertures positioned behind the plane defined by the two walls so that wires can be inserted through the apertures to the space behind the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Robert J. Bockheim, William Frederick Schacht, Linda Elizabeth Chesser Schacht, Scott E. Carpenter, Michael G. Fedrigo
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Patent number: 6615551Abstract: A media wall for supporting various types of media, such as plasma screen or flat screen television sets, as well as other types of thin media, includes an upright vertical wall to which the media is mounted. The wall may include a pair of sidewalls mounted to a back face of the vertical wall, as well as a shelf extending forwardly from the vertical wall. At least one aperture may be included for enabling power or data cables to be inserted through the wall from the front to the back. A video camera support may be mounted on the vertical wall. The wall may be pivotable about a vertical axis to allow easy access to the rear of the wall for setting up and adjusting the electrical cabling used to support the media.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Linda Elizabeth Chesser, William Frederick Schacht, Robert J. Bockheim, Scott E. Carpenter, Michael G. Fedrigo
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Patent number: 6588346Abstract: An articulating table comprises a pedestal, a pivot, and a table top having first and second top portions. The top portions are connected with the pedestal by the pivot for horizontal pivotal movement between open and closed positions relative to each other. The top portions are substantially juxtaposed in the closed position and are separated in a V-shape in the open position. A light supporting spine extends between the top portions. Conduit channels mounted at inner edges of the top portions provide electrical, optical, pneumatic, or hydraulic service to terminals positioned along the inner edges of the top portions. The channels can have openable top and rear access covers. A conduit channel also can extend through at least a portion of the spine. Fixed position table tops can be positioned on the pedestal at either or both ends of the articulating top portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Nucraft Furniture Co.Inventors: Robert J Bockheim, Peggy M Brenner, Scott G Corbat, Kent L Ensing, Chris A Pike, Tim O Schad, Lynda E Chesser, Bill F Schacht
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Publication number: 20030000153Abstract: A media wall for supporting various types of media, such as plasma screen or flat screen television sets, as well as other types of thin media, includes an upright vertical wall to which the media is mounted. The wall may include a pair of sidewalls mounted to a back face of the vertical wall, as well as a shelf extending forwardly from the vertical wall. At least one aperture may be included for enabling power or data cables to be inserted through the wall from the front to the back. A video camera support may be mounted on the vertical wall. The wall may be pivotable about a vertical axis to allow easy access to the rear of the wall for setting up and adjusting the electrical cabling used to support the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Linda E. Chesser, William F. Schacht, Robert J. Bockheim, Scott E. Carpenter, Michael G. Fedrigo
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Patent number: D542296Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J Bockheim, Michael Fedrigo, Robert J Surman, Matthew O Schad, Aaron DeJule
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Patent number: D603185Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Robert J. Bockheim, Joel T. Ruiter
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Patent number: D610829Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Randall P. Nelsen, Brandon J. Walch, Robert J. Bockheim
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Patent number: D687657Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Joel T. Ruiter, Robert J. Bockheim