MillerKnoll. has filed a patent for a screen design that includes a frame with a first and second frame member connected by a connecting member. The connecting member has a movable plate that can be clamped against the first frame member using a fastener. The screen also includes a panel. GlobalData’s report on MillerKnoll gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on MillerKnoll, Electric load control systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. MillerKnoll's grant share as of September 2023 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
The patent filed is for a screen with a movable plate
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230313526A1) describes a new type of screen with improved construction and assembly methods. The screen includes a frame with multiple frame members and connecting members. The connecting members have a first portion that fits into openings in the frame members and can be clamped in place using fasteners. The frame also includes a panel that is coupled to the frame.
The patent claims also describe additional features of the screen. For example, the connecting members have a corner portion that is positioned between the frame members, creating a flush surface with the frame. The connecting members can also be made from a different material than the frame members, such as aluminum and plastic polymer. The screen can also include a cover to enclose the frame and panel.
Another claim describes a method of assembling the screen. The method involves positioning the connecting members within the frame members' openings and clamping them in place using the fasteners. The panel is then coupled to the frame. The method can also include enclosing the frame and panel with a cover, as well as coupling additional frame members and a support member to the screen.
Overall, this patent describes a screen with a unique frame and connecting member design, allowing for easy assembly and improved aesthetics. The use of different materials for the frame and connecting members provides additional flexibility in construction. The patent also outlines a method for assembling the screen, ensuring efficient and effective production.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on MillerKnoll, buy the report here.
Premium Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
