Patents by Inventor Robert J. Shapton

Robert J. Shapton 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: 6564723
    Abstract: A desk providing a work surface and having a top, a bottom, a perimeter edge, and a U-shaped channel disposed below the top of the work surface adjacent the perimeter edge. The U-shaped channel includes a vertical member extending downwardly from the work surface proximate the perimeter edge, a bridge member, and a back member extending upwardly from the bridge member and spaced from the vertical member. A plurality of legs are attached to the bottom of the work surface to support the work surface a predetermined distance above a floor. The desk may be fitted with a return rotatably attached to at least one of the plurality of legs such that the return can be rotated under the work surface when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignees: Thornberry Furniture, Ltd, Harbor Steel & Supply Corp.
    Inventor: Robert J. Shapton
  • Publication number: 20010003264
    Abstract: A utility desk for home or office use comprises a work surface supported by a plurality of legs. The back of the work surface is formed with a first vertical member depending therefrom. The first vertical member is joined to a back by a bridge member. The first vertical member, bridge member and back together form a cable channel dimensioned to receive electrical cables attached to electrical devices positioned on top of the desk. In a preferred embodiment, the back extends above the plane defined by the top of the work surface and includes a window formed therethrough. A shade is adjustably drawn over the window to provide additional privacy. A shelf extends horizontally from the top of the back to provide an additional worksurface. The desk may be fitted with a return rotatably attached to a front leg which can be rotated under the work surface when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Publication date: June 14, 2001
    Applicant: ENGINE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
    Inventor: ROBERT J. SHAPTON