Patents by Inventor Royal A. Kent
Royal A. Kent 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: 6386723Abstract: A tasklight includes a first elongated cover portion defining a first elongated side edge. A second elongated cover portion is connected to the first cover portion, and defines therewith a housing having a lower side. The second elongated cover portion defines a second elongated side edge, and the second side edge is spaced-apart from the first side edge to define an open space between the first and second side edges that extends along a rear side of said housing. An elongated light source is positioned proximate the lower side of the housing. A reflective surface on the lower side of the housing has a shape configured to distribute light produced by the light source forwardly onto the worksurface. The reflective surface forms a passageway with the open space of the housing, and permits heat produced by the light source to escape through the open space of the housing by convection.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: David C. Eberlein, Douglas D. Buyce, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Michael W. Welsh, Jonathan J. King, Michael C. Andrusiak, Royal A. Kent
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Patent number: 5549488Abstract: A re-wired electrical assembly with multiple keying arrangement has channel-shaped raceways which receive plug receptacles. Electrical contacts are disposed in each of the plug receptacles and are selectively oriented in one of a plurality of predetermined positions. Jumper cable assemblies including two plugs electrically coupled by an intermediate cable are used to join a pair of channels having plug receptacles therein. Terminals are disposed in each of the plugs and are selectively oriented so as to mate with corresponding contacts in the plug receptacles. The keying arrangement prevents improper connection between the plugs and plug receptacles. Specifically, the keying arrangement includes guide members molded on the interior surface of bores surrounding each contact in the plug receptacles. Slotted sleeves enclose the terminals, and a slot mates with at least one of the guide members in the plug receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1994Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Pent Products, Inc.Inventors: Curtis G. Berndt, Daniel R. Van Dyk, David A. Van Dyk, Steven C. Deer, Royal A. Kent
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Patent number: 5220871Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1992Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
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Patent number: 5103741Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in both open and closed office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1991Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, deceased, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
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Patent number: 5094174Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1991Date of Patent: March 10, 1992Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
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Patent number: 5092253Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in open office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1989Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Gary H. Grund, Craig S. DeDamos, Michael L. Deimen, Terence M. Duncan, David A. Feutz, Charles G. Humphrey, Royal A. Kent, Edmund X. Klipa, Thomas R. Maas, Jon R. Mullen, Randall P. Nelsen, Linda M. Parker, James G. Paulsen, Alan L. Pearson, Mark T. Slager, Carolyn M. Varellas-Olree, Gale F. Wilcox, Michael E. Wurth
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Patent number: D444262Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.Inventors: David C. Eberlein, Douglas D. Buyce, Michael W. Welsh, Jonathan J. King, Michael C. Andrusiak, Royal A. Kent
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Patent number: D461022Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: David C. Eberlein, Douglas D. Buyce, Michael W. Welsh, Jonathan J. King, Michael C. Andrusiak, Royal A. Kent