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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2002
Joel D. Stanfield, Kentwood, MI (US);
Joseph R. Branc, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas G. Feldpausch, Hastings, MI (US);
William L. Miller, Ada, MI (US);
Joel D. Stanfield, Kentwood, MI (US);
Joseph R. Branc, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas G. Feldpausch, Hastings, MI (US);
William L. Miller, Ada, MI (US);
Steelcase Development Corporation, Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
A file tracking system including a processor, which maintains and interfaces with a database, a plurality of file folder retainers, and a plurality of file folders. The file tracking system actively maintains and updates the database, which includes file information, file location, and unique file address for the plurality of files, by providing interactive communication between the processor, the folder retainers, and the file folders. Each file folder may include an indicator light, such as an LED, which a user may cause to blink when trying to locate the file folder at a location accessed from the database.