Patents Assigned to Innovative Office Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140001331
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is disclosed which comprises a pair of springs, each of which is coupled to the tilter body and the center tilt mount, that provide a counterbalance force to support the weight of a user device which is attached to the tilter. A bushing, which is capable of providing force to a friction cylinder which permits rotation of the tilter about an axis, is adjustable vis-à-vis the friction cylinder via a set screw to provide additional counterbalance force to the tilter to support the weight of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, JR., Bradley A. Derry
  • Patent number: 8523131
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is disclosed which comprises a pair of springs, each of which is coupled to the tilter body and the center tilt mount, that provide a counterbalance force to support the weight of a user device which is attached to the tilter. A bushing, which is capable of providing force to a friction cylinder which permits rotation of the tilter about an axis, is adjustable vis-à-vis the friction cylinder via a set screw to provide additional counterbalance force to the tilter to support the weight of the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8356785
    Abstract: An extension arm apparatus is provided for mounting devices such as flat panel monitors above a workspace. The apparatus includes upper and lower channels connected to a pair of endcaps. One endcap may connect to the workspace and the other endcap may connect to an extension arm or to the device to be mounted. At least one of the channels includes a reinforcement structure providing additional support to the apparatus. The reinforcement structure is tapered. A forearm extension may also include a reinforcement structure. The endcaps may have interior spacers that provide clearance for the sidewalls of the channels, which may be fabricated without parting lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Howard M. Williams, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120279044
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120267497
    Abstract: An extension arm including an articulating portion that approximately counterbalances the mass of the articulating portion and any objects connected thereto, for example an electronic device, throughout the positional range of the articulating portion. In some embodiments according to the disclosed inventive concepts a spring coupled to a cable is used, the cable being routed along a bearing surface and then attached within the articulating portion. In some embodiments, the bearing surface may be located on a pivotable member that rotates in correspondence with the articulating portion. In various embodiments, the spring may be located within the articulating arm, a base portion in operative engagement with the articulating portion, or entirely external to the extension arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, JR., David VanDuzer
  • Publication number: 20120153117
    Abstract: The present application teaches an extension arm including an articulating portion that approximately counterbalances the mass of the articulating portion and any objects connected thereto, for example an electronic device, throughout the positional range of the articulating portion, via the operation of a counter-balancing mechanism. In some embodiments according to the disclosed inventive concepts, the counter-balancing mechanism employs a spring coupled to a chain at a first end, the chain being connected at its opposite end to a pivoting member with which it interacts to support the articulating portion of the extension arm and any objects connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, JR., David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: 8074949
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to extension arm apparatuses that are adapted to support user devices throughout a range of positions. A given apparatus may include one or more arms that position the user device remotely from a support position. An extension and retraction device such as a gas cylinder is received within each arm, and provides a force to support the user device as the arm is placed into a given position. A variable force clevis is connected to the extension/retraction device within the arm. The variable force clevis is connected to a pair of locations in the arm as well. As the arm moves, for instance up or down, the variable force clevis rotates within the arm and dynamically adjusts the force provided by the extension/retraction device. Thus, the arm may be positioned as desired, as such force adjustment stabilizes the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Steve Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Howard M. Williams, Jr., David VanDuzer, Robert Altonji
  • Patent number: 7967265
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a horizontally supportable beam and one or more mounting brackets for coupling an electronic device thereto. The beam is supportable from any number of support surfaces. The mounting brackets are provided with a projection to prevent twisting of the bracket during installation on the beam. One or more circular ribs within the bracket accommodate the use of curved beams. The mounting brackets enable positioning of the electronic device longitudinally along the beam at predetermined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
  • Publication number: 20110084188
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is disclosed which comprises a pair of springs, each of which is coupled to the tilter body and the center tilt mount, that provide a counterbalance force to support the weight of a user device which is attached to the tilter. A bushing, which is capable of providing force to a friction cylinder which permits rotation of the tilter about an axis, is adjustable vis-à-vis the friction cylinder via a set screw to provide additional counterbalance force to the tilter to support the weight of the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, JR., Bradley A. Derry
  • Patent number: D638021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Derry
  • Patent number: D640706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, Stephen J. Bowman, David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D646283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D661572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D662102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Stephen J. Bowman
  • Patent number: D670554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D671394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Derry
  • Patent number: D674807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Stephen J. Bowman, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: D675905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D684158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Stephen J. Bowman, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: D712907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Stephen J. Bowman, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.