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Steven C Gortsema

from Grandville, MI
Age ~56

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  • 4581 Happy Hollow St, Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 261-5604
  • Saint Clair Shores, MI
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • Alto, MI
  • Pasadena, CA
  • Holland, MI
  • Mount Clemens, MI
  • 4581 Happy Hollow St SW, Grandville, MI 49418

Work

Position: Professional/Technical

Education

Degree: Associate degree or higher

Industries

Aviation & Aerospace

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Project Manager At Ge Aviation

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Location:
Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Industry:
Aviation & Aerospace
Experience:
GE Aviation Aviation & Aerospace industry: Project Manager,  (-) Steelcase Aviation & Aerospace industry: Principal Engineer,  (1995-2002) 

Publications

Us Patents

Post And Beam Furniture System

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US Patent:
20020124478, Sep 12, 2002
Filed:
Mar 6, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/800006
Inventors:
James Rush - Kentwood MI, US
James Ludwig - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Karl Mueller - East Grand Rapids MI, US
Steven Gortsema - Grandville MI, US
David Dunlap - Portage MI, US
Danhui Luo - Holland MI, US
Debajit Guha - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
E04H001/00
US Classification:
052/036100
Abstract:
A post and beam furniture system includes a plurality of overhead beams, and a plurality of vertical posts having at least one outwardly extending flange with a single slot extending vertically along the end face of the flange. Beam-to-post connectors are attached to the opposite ends of the beams, and are detachably retained in the slots in the posts for mounting the beams on the upper ends of the posts. The furniture system may also include X-shaped posts and Y-shaped posts with slots which create an integrated mounting arrangement for detachably interconnecting the posts and beams in alternative configurations, and mounting accessories at a variety of different locations.

Connector System For In-Line Connection Of Freestanding Partitions

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US Patent:
62728032, Aug 14, 2001
Filed:
Jan 28, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/238456
Inventors:
Anthony A. Stachowiak - Belmont MI
Steven C. Gortsema - Grandville MI
Mark T. Slager - Caledonia MI
Assignee:
Steelcase Development Corporation - Caledonia MI
International Classification:
E04B 274
US Classification:
52239
Abstract:
A partition system includes adjacent partitions that have aligned top frame members with abutting and horizontally aligned cantilevered end sections. An in-line connector system includes a flat top connector and a U-shaped bottom connector that mateably span between the cantilevered end sections and that engage top and bottom surfaces, respectively, on the top frame members. Specifically, the top connector fits into a cavity in a top of the top frame member. The bottom connector includes a bottom wall and opposing sidewalls that matingly receive and engage bottom and side surfaces of the cantilevered end sections. The connectors combine with a beam-like strength that holds the cantilevered end sections in a particularly stable in-line condition.

Expandable And Contractible Work Station

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US Patent:
59791187, Nov 9, 1999
Filed:
May 16, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/870773
Inventors:
Steven C. Gortsema - Grandville MI
Thomas B. Eich - San Jose CA
David P. Churchill - Kalamazoo MI
Charles A. Seiber - Atherton CA
Frank Freidman - San Francisco CA
Jonathan J. King - East Grand Rapids MI
Douglas G. Lyon - Wayland MI
Douglas B. MacDonald - Caledonia MI
Assignee:
Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
E04B 274
US Classification:
52 361
Abstract:
An expandable/contractible furniture component is configured for attachment to a partition system to provide an adjustable structure adapted to adjust with the partition system as the partition system is adjusted to provide different office sizes. The furniture component includes a corner shelf attached to the partition system, and in-line shelves also attached to the partition system. The in-line shelves are telescopingly adjustable into the corner shelf so that the plan dimensions of the shelves are adjustable concurrently with the partition systems to provide storage surfaces and shelves that extend and completely fill at least one dimension of the office. An in-line telescoping straight shelf construction and a two-way telescoping corner shelf construction are also disclosed.

Overhead Structures For Wall System

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US Patent:
61581798, Dec 12, 2000
Filed:
Mar 10, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/038370
Inventors:
Anne C. Ackerly - Stow MA
David J. Battey - Kentwood MI
David P. Churchill - Kalamazoo MI
James H. Davies - Toronto, CA
Gregg R. Draudt - Stow MA
Michael D. Elsholz - Grand Rapids MI
Roy W. Fink - Portage MI
Steven F. Goodman - Wyoming MI
Steven C. Gortsema - Grandville MI
Peter C. Greenberg - Somerville MA
Allen C. Hager - Grand Rapids MI
Harold Halvorson - Grand Rapids MI
James D. Houda - Grand Rapids MI
Robert E. Jeffers - Ada MI
Gary S. Juhlin - Caledonia MI
Robert J. Luchetti - Cambridge MA
Karl J. Mead - Grand Rapids MI
Scott H. Russell - Kalamazoo MI
Peter J. Schauer - Scarborough, CA
David A. Shipman - Grand Rapids MI
Anthony A. Stachowiak - Belmont MI
Michael Tingley - Portland OR
Genevieve Wing - Grand Rapids MI
Assignee:
Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
E04B 200
US Classification:
522207
Abstract:
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, and further includes an overhead system comprising a structural expressway construction, a transom subframe, covers for the subframe, and a glass module attachable to the subframe. The structural expressway construction has a torque box bracket for moving support from an inboard location spaced from the vertical side edge of the base panels to the vertical side edge. The transom subframe mounts atop the different base panels, and telescopingly extends into mating engagement with a ceiling channel. The opening between the ceiling channel, the top of the structural expressway construction, and the transom subframes can be selectively covered with either covers or a window subassembly that releasably engages structure on the ceiling channel, the structural expressway construction and the subframes.

Work Station Adapted For Routing Utilities

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US Patent:
61735434, Jan 16, 2001
Filed:
Nov 8, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/435801
Inventors:
Steven C. Gortsema - Grandville MI
Jonathan J. King - E. Grand Rapids MI
Frank Friedman - Mill Valley CA
Thomas B. Eich - San Jose CA
Charles A. Seiber - Atherton CA
Douglas G. Lyon - Wayland MI
David P. Churchill - Kalamazoo MI
Assignee:
Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MN
International Classification:
E04H 300
US Classification:
522207
Abstract:
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 parallel flanges that attach to the horizontal frame member and that define a horizontal wireway adjacent to the horizontal frame member. Apertures are formed in the top and bottom flanges for routing utilities into the wireway from above or below. Wiring routed through the apertures can be protected by sleeves. A shelf or worksurface is supported in cantilevers on the channel. A flexible is attached over the channel. Vertical blade supports for shelves can also be supported on the partition with vertically spaced rear brackets attached to the partition.
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