Harold L Vandenhoek

US Patent:

44299346, Feb 7, 1984

Filed:

Feb 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/351167

Inventors:

Harold L. VandenHoek - Grand Rapids MI
Larry A. Speet - Holland MI
Robert G. Mohr - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

H01R 3900

US Classification:

339 22R

Abstract:

The specification discloses a hard wired, free standing movable room divider panel system in which wiring is provided for two separate circuits, one of which is especially adapted for connecting to panel mounted lighting through an internal quick disconnect connector. This is referred to as the lighting circuit. The second circuit is adapted only for mounting conventional outlet receptacles via quick disconnect connectors. The wiring terminates in connectors which provide terminals for connecting into the lighting circuit, terminals for connecting into the power circuit and terminals for connecting into both circuits which facilitate electrically connecting adjacent panels through a panel power connector. In one embodiment of the invention, conventional outlets receptacles can optionally be connected to the lighting circuit as well. However, the two types of conventional outlets cannot be inadvertently connected to the wrong circuit.

US Patent:

41932331, Mar 18, 1980

Filed:

May 24, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/909120

Inventors:

Harold L. VandenHoek - Grand Rapids MI
Frank S. Breiner - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

E04D 1500

US Classification:

52122

Abstract:

The specification discloses a stabilizer for free standing room divider panels in which a vertical leg includes a hook bracket which hooks into a slotted standard on the panel and a foot projects laterally from the leg and engages the floor. The hooked bracket includes hooks which face upwardly instead of downwardly. Instead of providing a leveler on the foot, the hook bracket is adjustably positioned within the leg so that the hooks can be adjusted upwardly into their receiving slots while the foot remains flush on the floor.

US Patent:

42036399, May 20, 1980

Filed:

May 26, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/909975

Inventors:

Harold L. VandenHoek - Grand Rapids MI
Larry A. Speet - Holland MI
Robert G. Mohr - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Steelcase, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

H02G 306
H02G 328

US Classification:

339 22R

Abstract:

The specification discloses a hard wired, free standing movable room divider panel system in which wiring is provided for both a lighting circuit and a power circuit. The wiring terminates in connectors which provide terminals for connecting into the lighting circuit, terminals for connecting into the power circuit and terminals for connecting into both circuits which facilitate electrically connecting adjacent panels through a panel power connector.