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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 6647652 | Display board system An apparatus for display of information in a work environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes a display board having a substantially solid core and defining a first side having a first surface and a second side opposite of the first side having a sec... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6626407 | Mounting system A mounting system for use in a work environment is disclosed. The system includes a mounting bracket having a first side and a second side. Either side of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to one of a mounting structure or an accessor... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6276103 | Cover panel brace for partition systems A partition includes at least two vertical posts with upper and lower beams having opposite ends thereof interconnecting the vertical posts to define when in an assembled condition, a rigid panel frame having a substantially open interior. The panel frame... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6272779 | Display board system A mounting structure for at least one display board is disclosed. The Display board includes a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface. The mounting structure includes a first pivotal interface including a barb adapted to engage the first... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6247272 | Curved door assembly for workstation A combination door assembly and partition system includes a plurality of partition panels configured to be abuttingly supported on a floor surface and detachably interconnected to form a workspace having an opening of sufficient size to permit user ingres... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6230459 | Wall start for panel systems A wall start panel for knock-down portable partition systems of the type having a plurality of panels, each having standard width posts interconnected by structural members in a spaced-apart relationship to define a standard panel width. The wall start pa... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6227635 | Storage cabinet with handle operated door A storage apparatus includes a storage unit defining a front opening, and a door configured to cover the front opening. The door is operably attached to the storage unit for movement between opened, intermediate, and closed positions. The storage apparatu... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6224155 | Vertical height adjustment mechanism for chairs A chair includes a base having a vertically extendable gas spring with an upwardly disposed release button movable horizontally/laterally between a vertically oriented locked position where the gas spring is lock and non-extendable, and a laterally shifte... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6209273 | Panel wall construction A partition wall system providing for lay-in of cables, includes a plurality of interconnected panel sections. Each panel section has a base surface and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface and a plurality of covering skins. At least... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6211796 | Communications network for identifying the location of articles relative to a floor plan A utility distribution system is provided for modular furniture of the type comprising individual furniture units which are juxtaposed to form one or more workstations. A signal conductor is positioned in each furniture unit, and extends generally between... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209266 | Workspace display A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from i... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6202966 | Universal cantilever support bracket A multi-position bracket includes a cantilever body defining first and second sides, and including rear and upper orthogonal edges. The rear edge includes at least one hook shaped to removably engage slots of an upright. The multi-position bracket further... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6189270 | Panel wall construction A partition wall system provides for lay-in of cables. The system includes a plurality of interconnected panel sections and a plurality of covering skins. Each panel section has a base surface and a protrusion extending from the base surface. At least one... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6179384 | Force adjusting device A chair includes a back frame and a flexible back support operably supported on the back frame. The flexible back support includes a flexible lumbar region and a flanged bracket pivotally connected to the back frame at a back support pivot. A force adjust... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6178702 | Flexible light seal for partition systems A panel frame member defines an inner surface and has a sidewall with a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units. The panel frame member includes a flexible light seal having a base portion fixed to the inner surfac... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176550 | Adjustable armrest for chairs An armrest construction for chairs includes an armrest support having a lower end constructed for attachment to a chair, an upper end, and a mounting block attached to the upper end. A pivot block is pivoted to the mounting block at a main pivot, the pivo... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6173545 | Connector for partition system A partition system includes a first partition having a face and a horizontal row of slots accessible through the face, and a second partition having an abutting end adapted to be positioned adjacent the face. The first partition includes a frame and cover... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6173543 | Work station adapted for routing utilities A partition system includes having a [covered] face and a horizontal frame member. A C-shaped structured channel is attached to the horizontal frame member outboard of the [covered] face. The channel extends horizontally and includes top and bottom parall... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6170200 | Furniture system A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above ave... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6167676 | Method of connecting partitions A freestanding portable partition panel system is provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof, and at least two pairs of horizontal st... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6168237 | Adjustable armrest for chairs An armrest construction for chairs includes an armrest support having a lower end constructed for attachment to a chair, an upper end, and a mounting block attached to the upper end. A pivot block is pivoted to the mounting block at a main pivot, the pivo... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6158179 | Overhead structures for wall system A wall structure for dividing building space includes several different freestanding base panels such as an internally open partition panel, a sound-deadening partition panel, a glass-supporting partition panel, and a doorway-supporting partition panel, a... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6142559 | Seating product A seating product is disclosed. The seating product includes a base having a base frame assembly with a pair of side panels. At least one of the side panels has a slot. The seating product also includes a mounting arm having a mounting assembly with a fir... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6141925 | Clear wall panel system A movable transparent panel for reconfigurable office partitions and the like is adapted for floor-to-ceiling applications which include a floor track shaped to be supported on a floor surface, and a ceiling track shaped to be supported on a ceiling surfa... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6135405 | Tilt lockout for articulated keyboard supports An adjustable support for computer keyboards and the like, including a support member shaped to retain an associated keyboard thereon. The support member is pivotally mounted to shift about a normally generally horizontal pivot axis to define a tilt angle... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6134845 | Partitions with connecting structure A freestanding portable partition panel system is provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof, and at least two pairs of horizontal st... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6134852 | Partition frame construction having wireways and off-module connection A freestanding portable partition panel system is provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof, and at least two pairs of horizontal st... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6133845 | Furniture unit having a modular communication network A utility distribution system is provided for modular furniture of the type comprising individual furniture units which are juxtaposed to form one or more workstations. A signal conductor is positioned in each furniture unit, and extends generally between... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6128873 | Integrated prefabricated furniture system for fitting-out open plan building space An integrated prefabricated furniture system is provided for fitting-out a building space of the type having a generally open plan interior defined by fixed walls. The furniture system includes a wall-covering frame, freestanding partition frames, and flo... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6128877 | Variable width end panel A variable width panel includes a frame having a knock-down construction adapted for on-site assembly. The frame includes a first rigid stile adapted to be disposed in a generally vertical assembled orientation along a first side of the frame. At least tw... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6122871 | Wall-to-ceiling structure including framework and cover panel An apparatus includes a ceiling channel, an elongated transom frame member, and an adapter configured to mateably engage both the ceiling channel and the transom frame member. Specifically, the adapter includes an upper end with horizontal and angled flan... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6122865 | Workspace display A workspace display comprises a sidewall partition defining a workspace with a portal opening and a door partition to selectively close the portal. A first display screen is disposed on the interior side of the door partition for individual viewing from i... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6116695 | Chair control having an adjustable energy mechanism A chair control is provided for use with a chair having a base assembly including a base frame, a back frame pivoted to the base frame for movement between upright and reclined positions, and a seat slidably supported on the base frame and pivoted to the ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6112472 | Integrated furniture system including overhead framework system and partition system An integrated furniture system for subdividing a building space includes an overhead framework system and a furniture-supporting partition system integrated to be used together, separately, or in a partially overlapping arrangement. The overhead framework... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6112999 | Powder paint system and control thereof A paint system includes a plurality of supply tanks that can be selected for supplying powder paint to a spray site, each having a supply line connected to the supply tank and having an end section, a spray gun, and a purge air supply. Each end section is... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6099076 | Chair back construction A chair includes a base, a seat operably supported on the base for depth adjustment, and a back operably supported by an upright that extends from the base for recline. The back includes a structural back support, a rear cover covering a rear side of the ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6098358 | Knock-down portable partition system A knock-down portable partition including a panel frame having a central portion. At least one cover panel covers at least a portion of the central portion of the panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the panel frame to facilitate as... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6094872 | Partition and floor channel construction An apparatus is provided that includes a floor channel having a floor-engaging flange and a raised flange with an aperture. A partition has a leveler assembly including a threaded leveling glide that can be rotated for adjusting the height of the partitio... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6082840 | Freestanding furniture system A worksurface unit includes a worksurface defining a lower surface, a front edge shaped to be positioned adjacent a seated user, and a rear edge disposed opposite said front edge. The rear edge includes a substantially straight portion and a concave cut-o... | 07/04/2000 |
