Patents by Inventor Steve F. Goodman

Steve F. Goodman 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: 4854140
    Abstract: An improved plunger lock mechanism in which a shell is supported within a lock casing for movement to and from a locked position, the shell carrying a plug lock which is rotatable relative to the shell upon insertion of an appropriate key. The plug lock carries a bolt which is movable outwardly to latching engagement with a latch shoulder provided in the casing. A cam surface is so disposed in the casing as to urge the bolt inwardly from its latching position to a retracted position upon rotation of the plug lock, thereby permitting release of the shell from its locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve F. Goodman
  • Patent number: 4799436
    Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and a door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel; is in abutting engagement with the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve F. Goodman
  • Patent number: 4722285
    Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventor: Steve F. Goodman
  • Patent number: 4679368
    Abstract: A latch (10) removably mounts a rail-containing panel (12) to a vertical slotted standard (14). The latch (10) is secured to the rear side (118) of the panel (12) and comprises a base plate (60), a bar lock (62), a plug lock (64) and a retainer (68). The base plate includes a bar lock guide (70), a plug lock guide (78) and an opening (76) extending through the back wall (72) of the base plate (60). The bar lock (62) is slidably mounted in the bar lock guide (70) and has a lateral notch and a rearwardly-projecting first hook (90) engaging the opening (76). The plug lock (64) is rotatably mounted in the plug lock guide (78) and includes a tab (106) engaging the lateral notch (88). The retainer (68) is rigidly secured to the back wall (72) of the base plate (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic R. Pettinga, Steve F. Goodman
  • Patent number: RE33263
    Abstract: A storage cabinet adapted for mounting on a wall having side panels, a bottom panel, a top wall, and door. Keyhole slots extend through edge portions of the bottom panel. A conventional screw and non-removable stud extend through each slot, with the studs being non-removably secured to the side panel. The screws engage the front portions of the keyhole slots and the studs engage the back portions of the keyhole slots. A cover is removably secured to the back inside portion of the side panel so that the back edge of the bottom panel is in abutting engagement with the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve F. Goodman