Ryan A Herbig

US Patent:

7891148, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/533206

Inventors:

Robert A. Underwood - Jasper IN, US
Keith E. Metcalf - Jasper IN, US
Ryan A. Herbig - Jasper IN, US
J. Douglas Mitchell - Newburgh IN, US

Assignee:

Kimball International, Inc. - Jasper IN

International Classification:

E04H 1/00

US Classification:

52239, 522207, 52 17

Abstract:

A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.

US Patent:

20040093805, May 20, 2004

Filed:

Jun 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/453187

Inventors:

Robert Underwood - Jasper IN, US
Keith Metcalf - Huntingburg IN, US
Ryan Herbig - Jasper IN, US
J. Mitchell - Newburgh IN, US

International Classification:

E04H001/00
E04F019/00
E04H006/00
E04H014/00
E04H003/00
A47F010/00
E04H005/00

US Classification:

052/036100, 052/036400, 052/239000

Abstract:

A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles.

US Patent:

20050034378, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

May 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/842276

Inventors:

Robert Underwood - Jasper IN, US
Ryan Herbig - Jasper IN, US

International Classification:

E04H001/00

US Classification:

052036100

Abstract:

A partition system for office spaces which generally includes a structure or framework. In one embodiment, spring clips are provided for attaching adjacent framework components to one another, the spring clips including a pair of spring arms having buttons which protrude through and engage overlapping apertures of the frame components to both align and secure the frame components to one another. In another embodiment, a connector bracket is provided for attachment to a vertical frame member of the partition system at a variety of vertical locations along the vertical frame member, the connector bracket providing a rigid attachment point for a horizontal frame member to the vertical frame member to facilitate a high-low connection feature within the partition system framework. In a further embodiment, a swivel connector bracket includes a pair of L-shaped members pivotally attached to one another, the swivel bracket positionable in different orientations to be commonly used to connect adjacent framework components in L-type, T-type, and X-type junctions.