Patents Assigned to Innovative Office Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7510154
    Abstract: A cabinet mount arm including an arm having an elongate ring and a housing extending therefrom. The elongate ring includes a first edge, a second edge, an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior wall and the exterior wall extend between the first edge and the second edge. The elongate ring further includes an aperture extending from the first edge to the second edge and defined by the interior wall of the elongate ring. The cabinet mount arm further includes a pivoting and locking mechanism enabling the arm to move relative to a swivel coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
  • Publication number: 20090078841
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090039224
    Abstract: The present invention provides enhanced extension arm assemblies for supporting various user devices such as flat panel displays and other equipment. The extension arm assemblies include endcaps that connect to a mounting device or to other equipment. In order to stably support the weight of the user device, the endcap, and in particular the endcap shaft, needs to be fabricated accordingly. In one embodiment, the shaft of the endcap has an enhanced cruciform configuration where corners along the shaft are radiused or otherwise curved. In another embodiment, the endcap shaft is formed of wrought steel and the main body of the endcap is cast onto the shaft. These shaft configurations provide superior strength and stability. Another endcap configuration integrally casts a tube with the endcap body and provides enhanced range of motion for the extension arm. Methods of manufacturing these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Altonji
  • Patent number: 7472458
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7458549
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis. The torsion spring device may be adjustably tensioned by a tension mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080265109
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable support stand for various devices such as laptop computes, tablet PCs and other electronic equipment. The stand has a tripod configuration which promotes stability of the user device. The front legs of the tripod may be adjusted between compact and extended positions, and may be placed in a position relative to the rear leg anywhere from 0° in a fully closed position to approximately 180° in a fully open position. Audible indicators are used with overall stand adjustment and with adjustment of stoppers at the ends of the front legs. Adjustment of the front legs relative to the rear leg employs a pivot section, including a finger disc spring, an adjustment actuator and an engagement member between the spring and the actuator. The engagement member includes projections or dimples which engage receptacles on an engagement member to secure the stand in a desired arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, Robert Altonji, Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20080237439
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting an electronic device. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps. 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. The upper channel includes an integrally formed boss for securing a ball stud. A tensioning assembly is contained within the extension arm having one end coupled to the ball stud and the other end coupled to one of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: 7389965
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size of the apparatus. Upper and lower channels of the device taper from a first width to a second width, providing a sleek and functional apparatus that can be used with heavy monitors, displays or other user equipment. When a forearm extension attached to an endcap of the apparatus, an interlocking washer and shaft configuration prevents the forearm extension-endcap connection from loosening during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
  • Publication number: 20080093522
    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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Steve Bowman, Bradley A. Derry, Howard M. Williams, David VanDuzer, Robert Altonji
  • Publication number: 20080067317
    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. Removable and/or pivotable covers are provided for managing cables of the user device attached to the extension arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Altonji, Steve Bowman, David VanDuzer, Bradley A. Derry, Howard M. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080061196
    Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Patent number: 7331551
    Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080029663
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for holding a laptop computer or other portable devices. The laptop is placed on a support having a generally planar surface. A pair of adjustable arm members is pivotally connected to the support. The user may adjust one or both of the arm members to accommodate portable devices of different sizes. Clips or other connectors are used to secure the laptop to the holding device. The clips connect to the arm members and to the support. The clips may have one or more components, and may be configured to slide along the arm members and the support. The support may include a number of projections that can be arranged in an X-shaped configuration. A release plate or other connector couples the holding device to an extension assembly. The release plate provides a quick release from a tilting device of the extension assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: D558771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, Christopher Eric Grim
  • Patent number: D570853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: D575293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer
  • Patent number: D577729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: D577731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Altonji, David VanDuzer, Bradley A. Derry, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: D585173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Christopher Eric Grim
  • Patent number: D585174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Christopher Eric Grim