Patents by Inventor Tyler Gregory Finses

Tyler Gregory Finses 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: 11771219
    Abstract: A chase for connecting a first table to a second table and for supporting a workspace accessory. The chase includes an upper portion configured to be coupled to a first tabletop and to a second tabletop. The upper portion defines a first hole. The chase further includes a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The lower portion defines a second hole and at least partially defines a channel configured to receive one or more cables. Moreover, the chase includes a fastener received within the first hole of the upper portion and the second hole of the lower portion, and a connection member having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is coupled to the fastener. The second end portion is configured to be connected to the workspace accessory to support the workspace accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Publication number: 20230016165
    Abstract: A chase for connecting a first table to a second table and for supporting a workspace accessory. The chase includes an upper portion configured to be coupled to a first tabletop and to a second tabletop. The upper portion defines a first hole. The chase further includes a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The lower portion defines a second hole and at least partially defines a channel configured to receive one or more cables. Moreover, the chase includes a fastener received within the first hole of the upper portion and the second hole of the lower portion, and a connection member having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is coupled to the fastener. The second end portion is configured to be connected to the workspace accessory to support the workspace accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Patent number: 11457732
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a first table having a first tabletop and one or more first legs supporting the first tabletop. The first tabletop includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The furniture system also includes a second table having a second tabletop and one or more second legs supporting the second tabletop. The second tabletop includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface opposite the second upper surface. A chase is coupled to the first lower surface and the second lower surface to physically connect the first table to the second table. The chase includes a first channel extending therethrough. The first channel is configured to receive one or more cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: MillerKnoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses
  • Publication number: 20210212452
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a first table having a first tabletop and one or more first legs supporting the first tabletop. The first tabletop includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface opposite the first upper surface. The furniture system also includes a second table having a second tabletop and one or more second legs supporting the second tabletop. The second tabletop includes a second upper surface and a second lower surface opposite the second upper surface. A chase is coupled to the first lower surface and the second lower surface to physically connect the first table to the second table. The chase includes a first channel extending therethrough. The first channel is configured to receive one or more cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Kimberlee Colin, Luca Corvatta, Samuel Hecht, Gary Craig Smith, Romain Voulet, Tyler Gregory Finses