Eric T Mcclure

US Patent:

D3939685, May 5, 1998

Filed:

Feb 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/066890

Inventors:

Kenneth James Penning - Grand Rapids MI
Robert Peter Arko - Palo Alto CA
Eric Thomas McClure - Grand Rapids MI
James P. Steffens - Hopkins MI
Mark Scott Drelles - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

0606

US Classification:

D 6500

US Patent:

57825360, Jul 21, 1998

Filed:

Feb 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/390118

Inventors:

Kurt R. Heidmann - Grand Rapids MI
Brian L. Christensen - Wayland MI
Michael W. Haan - Byron Center MI
Glenn A. Knoblock - Kentwood MI
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Noe Palacios - Rockford MI
Brian H. Root - Grandville MI
David D. Sayers - Kentwood MI
Robert M. Scheper - Grand Rapids MI
Patrick P. Schwoerer - Sarrebourg MI
James P. Steffens - Hopkins MI
Greg A. VanStee - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

29744015

Abstract:

A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module. Also, the plurality of interchangeable chair control modules include a non-lockable energy module, a back lockable energy module, and a multi-position backstop energy module, each connectable to a selected one of the aforementioned seat support modules.

US Patent:

D4205383, Feb 15, 2000

Filed:

Apr 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/087013

Inventors:

Robert P. Arko - Palo Alto CA
Steven R. Takayama - Atherton CA
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Kenneth J. Penning - Grand Rapids MI
Steven J. Dessaint - Belmont MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

0606

US Classification:

D 6500

US Patent:

59799889, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Dec 31, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/224675

Inventors:

Kurt R. Heidmann - Grand Rapids MI
Brian L. Christensen - Wayland MI
Michael W. Haan - Byron Center MI
Glenn A. Knoblock - Kentwood MI
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Noe Palacios - Rockford MI
Brian H. Root - Grandville MI
David D. Sayers - Kentwood MI
Robert M. Scheper - Grand Rapids MI
Patrick P. Schwoerer - Sarrebourg, FR
James P. Steffens - Hopkins MI
Greg A. VanStee - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47C 700
B21D 3903

US Classification:

29744014

Abstract:

A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules includes a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module. Also, the plurality of interchangeable chair control modules include a non-lockable energy module, a back lockable energy module, and a multi-position backstop energy module, each connectable to a selected one of the aforementioned seat support modules.

US Patent:

58736344, Feb 23, 1999

Filed:

Jan 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

/004566

Inventors:

Kurt R. Heidmann - Grand Rapids MI
Brian L. Christensen - Wayland MI
Micahel W. Haan - Byron Center MI
Glenn A. Knoblock - Kentwood MI
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Noe Palacios - Rockford MI
Brian H. Root - Grandville MI
David D. Sayers - Kentwood MI
Robert M. Scheper - Grand Rapids MI
Patrick P. Schwoerer - Sarrebourg, FR
James P. Steffens - Hopkins MI
Greg A. VanStee - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

29744014

Abstract:

A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module. Also, the plurality of interchangeable chair control modules include a non-lockable energy module, a back lockable energy module, and a multi-position backstop energy module, each connectable to a selected one of the aforementioned seat support modules.

US Patent:

60535776, Apr 25, 2000

Filed:

Feb 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/026493

Inventors:

Robert P. Arko - Palo Alto CA
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Kenneth J. Penning - Grand Rapids MI
Mark S. Drelles - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47C 754

US Classification:

29741135

Abstract:

A chair includes a base, a seat supported on the base and defining right and left sides, and an armrest. The armrest includes an armrest support rotatably supported under the seat on a bearing mechanism on the base for 360. degree. of movement around the seat, including movement to positions adjacent the right and left sides of the seat. The seat is slidably supported on the base for movement between a forward use position and a rearward position, the rearward position permitting increased clearance in front of the seat for adjustment of the armrest, but the seat being normally biased toward the forward position by a spring device. The base includes a control for supporting a reclineable back.

US Patent:

D4349180, Dec 12, 2000

Filed:

Jul 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

D/107790

Inventors:

Robert P. Arko - Palo Alto CA
Steven R. Takayama - Atherton CA
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Kenneth J. Penning - Grand Rapids MI
Steven J. Dessaint - Belmont MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

0601

US Classification:

D 6366

US Patent:

56306474, May 20, 1997

Filed:

May 26, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/451991

Inventors:

Kurt R. Heidmann - Grand Rapids MI
Brian L. Christensen - Wayland MI
Michael W. Haan - Byron Center MI
Glenn A. Knoblock - Kentwood MI
Eric T. McClure - Grand Rapids MI
Noe Palacios - Rockford MI
Brian H. Root - Grandville MI
David D. Sayers - Kentwood MI
Robert M. Scheper - Grand Rapids MI
Patrick P. Schwoerer - Sarrebourg, FR
James P. Steffens - Hopkins MI
Greg A. VanStee - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47C 300

US Classification:

2973033

Abstract:

A chair construction and method for building a chair having selected features are provided. The construction includes a plurality of interchangeable different components including different base assemblies, back assemblies, seats, arms, and chair controls that can be selected to provide different features on a "customized" chair. The different chair controls are constructed from a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable energy modules and a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable seat support modules. All components include standardized connections for engaging the related components, and further include various mechanisms and designs so that by selecting particular components, a chair having various features and appearances can be provided. For example, the plurality of interchangeable seat support modules include a non-adjustable seat support module, a seat-angle-adjustable seat support module, and a seat-depth-adjustable seat support module. Also, the plurality of interchangeable chair control modules include a non-lockable energy module, a back lockable energy module, and a multi-position backstop energy module, each connectable to a selected one of the aforementioned seat support modules.