Robert K Underwood

US Patent:

7150127, Dec 19, 2006

Filed:

Jun 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/453187

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Kimball International, Inc. - Jasper IN

International Classification:

E04B 2/74
E04B 2/00
E04B 1/00

US Classification:

52 361, 52 365, 52 366, 52 67, 52641, 52645, 52646, 526531, 52772, 52695, 52775, 522821, 52272, 527315, 527319, 160130, 160181, 160182, 160184, 160371, 160372, 160374, 160377, 108106, 108107

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:

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:

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.

US Patent:

49073842, Mar 13, 1990

Filed:

Jul 15, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/219995

Inventors:

Robert A. Underwood - Huntingburg IN

Assignee:

Kimball International, Inc. - Jasper IN

International Classification:

E04B 274

US Classification:

521266

Abstract:

A panel connection apparatus useful in a multi-panel system includes features which improve the rigidity and simplicity of construction and ease of installation of the panel system. The features of the panel connection apparatus relate to a panel top cap assembly, a panel interlock assembly and panel top and bottom connector assemblies which interconnect and support frame structures of adjacent panels at adjacent portions of their top and bottom edges and opposite side edges.

US Patent:

53096860, May 10, 1994

Filed:

Feb 19, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/837725

Inventors:

Robert A. Underwood - Huntingburg IN
Jay M. Henriott - Jasper IN

Assignee:

Kimball International, Inc. - Jasper IN

International Classification:

E04H 606
E04B 1346

US Classification:

52 29

Abstract:

A work space management system for creating work areas including two horizontal elongate tracks attached to a permanent wall with a decorative wall tile disposed therebetween and an office partition panel attached to the tracks at variably selectable positions for defining and partitioning the work areas. Overhead modular storage units and work surfaces may attach alternatively to the panels and tracks at any point and may be removed and relocated as needed. The brackets attaching the modular furniture to the track include an anti-dislodgement tang preventing disconnection of the furniture units from the track by only vertical movement.

US Patent:

60244275, Feb 15, 2000

Filed:

Apr 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/063912

Inventors:

Robert A. Underwood - Jasper IN
J. Douglas Mitchell - Newburgh IN

Assignee:

Kimball International, Inc. - Jasper IN

International Classification:

A47B 4600

US Classification:

31224912

Abstract:

A mobile pedestal unit having a pivotally attached arm member with a grip. The grip can be placed in a projecting position above and outwardly of an upper edge of the unit where the grip can be conveniently grasped to move the mobile pedestal unit. The grip can also be positioned above and only slightly beyond an opposite upper edge of the unit in a storage position. In the storage position the floor area required by the unit is reduced and the storage of the unit under a worksurface panel is thereby facilitated. An auxiliary platform can also be rotatably attached to the arm member. The auxiliary platform may be used as a secondary worksurface panel or shelf when oriented substantially horizontally or serve as a bookstop when allowed to hang freely in a substantially vertical orientation outwardly adjacent an upper edge of the mobile pedestal unit. A retractable U-shaped file hanger which is slidable between a position flush with the exterior surface of the unit and an extended position may also be provided. In the extended position the parallel rails of the U-shaped file hanger provide readily accessed temporary or supplemental file storage.