Company patents

MillerKnoll, Inc.

Miller Knoll, Inc.'s patent strategy reveals a surprising shift away from its core Furniture (Chairs, Beds) and Tables & Desks categories, which represent 17.7% and 5.4% of its portfolio respectively but have seen significant year-over-year declines of -37.5% and -50.0% in 2025. This suggests a potential de-emphasis on traditional furniture design, with no patents filed in these areas so far in 2026, while minor forays into Medical Diagnostics & Surgery and Electrical Connectors have also seen a complete halt in patenting activity in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

130 US filings (since 2023) · 5 categories · 8 themes

Ergonomic & Actuated Comfort Features

Integration of mechanisms, sensors, and actuators to provide dynamic adjustments for user comfort, such as lumbar support, reclining positions, massage functions, or controlled movement.

Furniture (Chairs, Beds)
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14since 2023
0.0%YoY
Specialized Seating Applications

Chairs and seating systems specifically designed for particular environments or user needs, such as medical procedures, physical therapy, or accessibility, often incorporating specialized features for safety, mobility, or support.

Furniture (Chairs, Beds)
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12since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Modular Furniture Assembly

Design principles and connection methods that facilitate the easy assembly, disassembly, reconfiguration, or integration of functional modules and components in furniture systems.

Furniture (Chairs, Beds)Tables & Desks
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8since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Secure & Organized Storage

Furniture designs that incorporate specialized compartments, locking mechanisms, or automated retrieval systems to secure, organize, or control access to stored items within cabinets, desks, or appliances.

Tables & Desks
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2since 2023
n/a
Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Systems and methods for transferring electrical energy without physical contact, often utilizing inductive or resonant coupling, including antenna design, resonance tracking, and control mechanisms for efficient power delivery.

Power Distribution & Storage
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2since 2023
n/a
Solar Power Integration & Applications

Systems that incorporate solar panels as a primary or auxiliary power source for various applications, including visual displays, remote devices, and portable battery charging, often emphasizing efficiency and adaptability.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
new
Modular & Hybrid Power Supply Systems

Design and control of power supply architectures that combine multiple power sources (e.g., AC grid, DC battery, generators) or modular battery units, often featuring switching, conversion, and redundancy for enhanced reliability and flexibility.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
new
Cable Termination & Managementfiltered

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Electrical Connectors
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1since 2023
n/a

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