Patents by Inventor William Reck

William Reck 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: 12440031
    Abstract: An office-type chair includes a back support having a support frame, front and rear shells, a cushion and a cover. The perimeter edge of the cover wraps around the side of the cushion and the front shell and is inserted between the front and rear shells to form a finished edge for the cover. The front shell may include a central flex section, and a lumbar pad may be positioned between the front shell and the rear shell and adjacent to the central flex section. One or more lumbar enhancement ribs on the front shell may augment the pressure distribution of the lumbar pad as it is vertically adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Sherman, William Schroeder, Weston Boerckel, William Reck, Adam VerBeek
  • Publication number: 20250235004
    Abstract: A seat back for an office chair is efficiently manufactured and assembled. The seat back includes a tensioner for tensioning a flexible support on the structural frame. The tensioner is connected between the lower edge of the flexible support and the upright members of the frame such that the tensioner stretches the flexible support between the upper and lower edges of the flexible support and maintains the flexible support in tension on the structural frame. An armrest mount may be formed integrally with each of the upright members of the structural frame, and an armrest housing vertically adjustably mounted to each of the armrest mounts. An activation mechanism is positioned adjacent to the lower end of the armrest housing, and is connected to a lock element such that movement of the activation mechanism toward the upper end of the housing causes the lock element to move to an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: Craig Brekke, William Reck, Jacob Cammenga, Weston Boerckel, Andras Kupfermann, Angelina Lullie, Mark J. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20250235003
    Abstract: A back support for a chair includes a seat back attachment system that provides efficient shipping and ease of installation. The attachment system includes a seat back and a seat that are mounted on a base. The seat back has a support portion and an attachment portion. The support portion has a forward surface for supporting the back of a user. A locking element is connected between the attachment portion and the base, the locking element locking the attachment portion in place with respect to the base, the locking element capable of toolless attachment to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventors: Craig Brekke, William Reck, Weston Boerckel, Stephen Simpson, Mark J. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20240074587
    Abstract: An office-type chair includes a back support having a support frame, front and rear shells, a cushion and a cover. The perimeter edge of the cover wraps around the side of the cushion and the front shell and is inserted between the front and rear shells to form a finished edge for the cover. The front shell may include a central flex section, and a lumbar pad may be positioned between the front shell and the rear shell and adjacent to the central flex section. One or more lumbar enhancement ribs on the front shell may augment the pressure distribution of the lumbar pad as it is vertically adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Sherman, William Schroeder, Weston Boerckel, William Reck, Adam VerBeek
  • Patent number: 7654036
    Abstract: The present invention involves a horticultural growing rack used for growing plants. The horticultural growing rack offers a variety of benefits to a plant grower. The horticultural growing rack can be modified to create various sizes of racks. The rack can also hold various attachments such as a light bar, ballast bar, and tray holders. This rack can be easily shipped and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Best Coast Growers, Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
  • Patent number: 7441915
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an water cooled horticultural growing light and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a water cooled horticultural growing light and method wherein water flows through outer glass tubes to cool the light source which sits inside an inner chamber of the invention. This invention allows for the light source to be placed in close proximity to the plants. This invention can be used in nurseries and other growing facilities to increase productivity by allowing plants to receive increased solar rays without the damaging effects of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
  • Publication number: 20080049417
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an water cooled horticultural growing light and a method of using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a water cooled horticultural growing light and method wherein water flows through outer glass tubes to cool the light source which sits inside an inner chamber of the invention. This invention allows for the light source to be placed in close proximity to the plants. This invention can be used in nurseries and other growing facilities to increase productivity by allowing plants to receive increased solar rays without the damaging effects of heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
  • Publication number: 20080000152
    Abstract: The present invention involves a horticultural growing rack used for growing plants. The horticultural growing rack offers a variety of benefits to a plant grower. The horticultural growing rack can be modified to create various sizes of racks. The rack can also hold various attachments such as a light bar, ballast bar, and tray holders. This rack can be easily shipped and stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Levi Shouse, William Reck
  • Publication number: 20070069056
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a trimming machine used to cut flowers or other plant material into small sized fragments or to prune unwanted thorns or leaves off of plants and flowers. This machine trims flower petals into small pieces which can be used in potpourri or other displays. This machine enables the user to generate a greater volume of flower petals then the traditional method of hand trimming with a scissors. This machine can also trim the unwanted leaves, buds or thorns off plants and flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: LEVI SHOUSE, WILLIAM RECK
  • Patent number: D1113219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelina Lullie, Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, Craig Brekke, William Reck, Jacob Cammenga, Weston Boerckel, Stephen Simpson, Kyle Fleet, Arne Dassen, Mark J. Sherman