Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Edwards

Thomas M. Edwards 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).

  • DESK AND CHAIR SET
    Publication number: 20080258514
    Abstract: A desk assembly and method of manufacturing the desk assembly. The desk assembly includes a frame supporting a top assembly. The frame includes two or more leg portions telescopically coupled to one another such that the top assembly is height adjustable. The top assembly is formed from a plastic molded base bonded to a high pressure laminate sheet to form a seamless panel. The seamless panel is straighted from a deformed state during the manufacturing process to a flat surface by adhering the panel to a substrate with adhesive and pressure. The top assembly may include an angled portion set off by a flowing arc to increase user comfort. The desk assembly may include a chair assembly integrally formed with the frame and one or more semi-transparent modesty panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Nichols, Errol Pearsons, Thomas M. Edwards, Leron Leist, Dale Allen Johnson, Bradley Keith Bransen, Joseph Robert Russell
  • Chair base
    Patent number: 5288045
    Abstract: A chair base is constructed by stamping straps (16) from low carbon sheet stock, securing pairs of straps to a central hub (10) in parallel relation to one another to radiate outwardly from the central hub, and coating the straps and hub with a polyvinyl chloride coating (50). A caster socket block (20) may be secured between the two straps of each pair at an outer end (18) thereof. The central hub (10) and the caster sockets (20) may be covered by plastic shells (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Edwards, Robert A. Nagelkirk
  • Chair base
    Patent number: 5249768
    Abstract: A chair base is constructed by stamping straps (16) from low carbon sheet stock, securing pairs of straps to a central hub (10) in parallel relation to one another to radiate outwardly from the central hub, and coating the straps and hub with a polyvinyl chloride coating (50). A caster socket block (20) may be secured between the two straps of each pair at an outer end (18) thereof. The central hub (10) and the caster sockets (20) may be covered by plastic shells (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Edwards, Robert A. Nagelkirk
  • Roller shade housing
    Patent number: D438416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. DeBlock, Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D487197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: First Source Furniture Group
    Inventors: Thomas M. Edwards, Errol Pearsons, Bruce Gezon
  • Chair leg
    Patent number: D322903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D323078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D323433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D326372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Armrest
    Patent number: D326380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair base
    Patent number: D326577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair shell
    Patent number: D326788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Drawer handle
    Patent number: D370167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Desk lamp
    Patent number: D373438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Light Corporation
    Inventors: Kelly J. McCann-Compton, Thomas M. Edwards
  • Drawer handle
    Patent number: D384570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Drawer handle
    Patent number: D384571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Chair
    Patent number: D411395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: United Chair Company Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Edwards
  • Cabinet
    Patent number: D432816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Teknion Furniture Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Hellwig, Steven Verbeek, Thomas M. Edwards, Adam Luedke
  • Cabinet
    Patent number: D433248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Teknion Furniture Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Hellwig, Steven Verbeek, Thomas M. Edwards, Errol Stafford Pearsons
  • Display board
    Patent number: D435593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Teknion Furniture Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Hellwig, Steven Verbeek, Thomas M. Edwards, Errol Stafford Pearsons