Patents by Inventor Robert Surman

Robert Surman 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: 20060179458
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Valerie Schmieder, Robert Bockheim, Christopher Pike, Phillip Jones, Michael Fedrigo, Robert Surman, Daniel Bockheim
  • 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