Steven K Meek

US Patent:

6554366, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Sep 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/952794

Inventors:

Bryan H. Zeeuw - Lowell MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Joseph T. Percy - Caledonia MI

Assignee:

L P Property Management Company - South Gate CA

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

29744015, 403 13, 403 22

Abstract:

A retaining plate is provided for use in the assembly of a chair to couple a J-back to a tilt mechanism. The J-back is provided with a number of mounting holes. Similarly, the tilt mechanism is provided with a number mounting holes that can be aligned with the mounting holes in the J-back. The retaining plate has a number of mounting holes disposed therethrough that are located to align with the mounting holes of the J-back and the tilt mechanism. The plate also includes a nut-retaining wall that is formed around the mounting holes and that is dimensioned to hold a threaded nut. The plate has a mechanism that is used to couple the plate to the tilt mechanism. In use, nuts may be placed within and held by the nut-retaining wall, and the plate may be coupled to the tilt mechanism so that the J-back may be coupled to the tilt mechanism by threading bolts into the nuts, the nuts being held in place by the nut-retaining walls.

US Patent:

20140075869, Mar 20, 2014

Filed:

Sep 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/028908

Inventors:

Mark T. Slager - Caledonia MI, US
Steven J. Meek - Kentwood MI, US

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

E04B 2/72

US Classification:

52241, 525822, 52284

Abstract:

A panel wall system includes a frame assembly adapted to support a plurality of skin assemblies in a floor-to-ceiling relationship, wherein the skin assemblies include solid panel assemblies as well as captured glass skin assemblies. The solid panel assemblies are coupled to the frame assembly via latch mechanisms having actuator levers which are accessible in gaps formed between adjacent solid panel assemblies, wherein a user of the wall panel system can discern whether or not a panel assembly is properly engaged with the frame assembly based on the visibility and positioning of the actuator lever.

US Patent:

53983734, Mar 21, 1995

Filed:

Jan 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/000273

Inventors:

Michael Blase - Grand Rapids MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Brenda L. Reath - East Grand Rapids MI
Richard L. Norwood - Rockford MI

Assignee:

Bissell Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 904

US Classification:

15322

Abstract:

A multi-use power foot suitable for use for both dry vacuum cleaning and water extraction procedures is disclosed. The power foot has a dry suction chamber in fluid communication with an outlet and a water suction chamber in fluid communication with the outlet. A diverter valve member is mounted within the housing to selectively restrict the air flow from one of the chambers to the outlet. A rotating brush is mounted in the opening of the dry suction chamber to agitate the surface to be cleaned in both the dry vacuum cleaning and water extraction modes. Spray nozzles are mounted to the underside of the power foot to direct a water based cleaning solution to the surface to be cleaned.

US Patent:

59060247, May 25, 1999

Filed:

Feb 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/797573

Inventors:

John J. Jailor - Rockford MI
Scott R. Graham - Zeeland MI
William H. Frederick - Grand Rapids MI
Jeffrey A. Hall - Grand Rapids MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Eric R. Metzger - Sand Lake MI

Assignee:

Bissell Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 534

US Classification:

15354

Abstract:

The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved vacuum cleaner comprising a foot, a handle pivotally mounted to the foot, and a vacuum motor mounted to one of the handle and the foot. The foot has a suction inlet fluidly connected to the vacuum motor and an agitator brush rotatably mounted to the foot. The improvement relates to a wheel assembly comprising a housing, an axle mounted to the housing and at least one wheel rotatably mounted to the axle. The housing has an integrally-molded flange extending therefrom. The wheel assembly rollably supports the vacuum cleaner on a floor surface. A channel is formed in the foot and is adapted to pivotably mount the housing flange for movement between a first and a second position. In the first position, the wheel assembly supports the suction inlet at a first distance relative to the floor surface. In the second position, the wheel assembly supports the suction inlet at a second distance therefrom.

US Patent:

59919701, Nov 30, 1999

Filed:

Jan 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/010314

Inventors:

John J. Jailor - Rockford MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Jeffrey A. Hall - Grand Rapids MI
Scott R. Graham - Kewaskum WI
William H. Frederick - West Bend WI

Assignee:

Bissell Homecare, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 928

US Classification:

15339

Abstract:

A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing, a motor mounted in the housing, and a switch coupled the motor for actuating the motor to an operative and an inoperative condition. The switch includes an actuator button for moving the switch between an opened and a closed position. A foot pedal is pivotally mounted to the housing and has a bottom surface in an abutting relationship with respect to the actuator button. The foot pedal can include an axle having a pair of flat surfaces which pivotally mount to a slotted circular retainer in the housing. The bottom surface of the foot pedal can include a depending flange which is in abutting relationship with the actuator button. Further, a spring can be disposed between the bottom surface of the foot pedal and the housing to bias the foot pedal away from the switch wherein the spring at least partially surrounds a portion of the foot pedal and at least partially surrounds the actuator button.

US Patent:

61254983, Oct 3, 2000

Filed:

Dec 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/206023

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Roberts - Rockford MI
Diane M. Simek - Grand Rapids MI
Jeffrey A. Hall - Grand Rapids MI
Eric C. Huffman - Lowell MI
Charles A. Reed - Rockford MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Lau Wai Keung - New Territories, HK
Ng Tat Shing - Tsuen Wan, HK

Assignee:

Bissell Homecare, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 526

US Classification:

15320

Abstract:

A handheld liquid extraction cleaner includes a recovery tank mounted to the forward end of a cleaner housing with a suction nozzle and conduit on a front face of the recovery tank connected to an inlet opening in the recovery tank. A vacuum source is connected to the recovery tank through an exhaust conduit, integrally formed in the recovery tank, for drawing liquid and debris through the suction nozzle and the suction conduit and into the recovery tank A removable cleaning fluid supply tank is mounted to a rear portion of the cleaner housing, an adjustable spray nozzle is mounted to the suction conduit and a pump is positioned in a supply conduit between the spray nozzle and the cleaning fluid supply tank for supplying pressurized cleaning fluid from the cleaning fluid supply tank to the spray nozzle The pump includes an impeller which is positioned in an outlet opening of a reservoir in which the cleaning fluid is deposited from the cleaning fluid supply tank. Accessory tools are releasably mounted to the cleaner housing and the recovery tank housing. A scoop is removably mounted to the rear of the cleaner housing.

US Patent:

54837260, Jan 16, 1996

Filed:

Jan 14, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/181701

Inventors:

Michael Blase - Grand Rapids MI
Luke E. Kelly - Grand Rapids MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Brenda K. Langeland - Grand Rapids MI
Richard L. Norwood - Rockford MI

Assignee:

Bissell Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 904

US Classification:

15321

Abstract:

A multi-use power foot suitable for use for both dry vacuum cleaning and water extraction procedures is disclosed. The power foot has a dry suction chamber in fluid communication with an outlet and a water suction chamber in fluid communication with the outlet. A diverter valve member is mounted within the housing to selectively restrict the air flow from one of the chambers to the outlet. A rotating brush is mounted in the opening of the dry suction chamber to agitate the surface to be cleaned in both the dry vacuum cleaning and water extraction modes. Spray nozzles are mounted to the underside of the power foot to direct a water based cleaning solution to the surface to be cleaned.

US Patent:

60064013, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Jan 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/012046

Inventors:

John J. Jailor - Rockford MI
Steven K. Meek - Grand Rapids MI
Jeffrey A. Hall - Grand Rapids MI
Scott R. Graham - Kewaskum WI
William H. Frederick - West Bend WI

Assignee:

BISSELL Homecare, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47L 932

US Classification:

15361

Abstract:

An upright vacuum cleaner is provided which has a handle pivotally mounted to a foot. The foot has a releasable mechanism pivotally mounted thereto. The releasable mechanism and the handle are provided with abutting protrusions and recesses which can abut one another to retain the handle in an upright storage position, in an angularly disposed position for normal use and a generally horizontal position. The releasable mechanism preferably comprises a foot pedal which has an integral arm spring extending angularly therefrom and biased against the foot so that the protrusion and/or recess on the foot pedal is urged within a corresponding recess and/or protrusion on the handle.