Patents Assigned to Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
  • Footrest for a chair
    Patent number: 6607246
    Abstract: A footrest apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The footrest apparatus comfortably supports the chair user's feet and includes a support section and a connecting section. The footrest apparatus may be detachably connected to chair legs. The footrest apparatus may be adjusted to accommodate chairs of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Armrest assembly
    Patent number: 6296312
    Abstract: A multi-position armrest designed for use with a conventional chair to enhance the comfort of an individual seated within the chair. The armrest includes a support arm having a first end adapted for attachment to a chair and a second end coupled to an arm pad in a manner permitting the arm pad to selectively rotate relative to the support arm. The arm pad includes a first circular locking member engaging a second circular locking member on the support arm to selectively lock the arm pad relative to the support arm. The armrest is also provided with a resilient coupling assembly coupling the arm pad to the support arm in a manner permitting the arm pad to move from the support arm to disengage the first circular locking member from the second circular locking member and permit the arm pad to rotate relative to the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J. Congleton, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, Bobby A. Boenigk, Mark E. Benden
  • Pump assembly for a chair
    Patent number: 6290295
    Abstract: A pump assembly is described for use in the field of workstation design. The pump assembly is described for use in combination with a chair back having an expandable fluid bladder for lumbar support. The pump assembly allows a person, while seated, to more easily inflate or deflate an expandable fluid bladder. An actuator for inflating and deflating the expandable fluid bladder is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Rebecca C. Boenigk, Kendall A. Belt, David W. Ebner
  • Pump assembly for a chair
    Patent number: 6220663
    Abstract: A pump assembly is described for use in the field of workstation design. The pump assembly is described for use in combination with a chair back having an expandable fluid bladder for lumbar support. The pump assembly allows a person, while seated, to more easily inflate or deflate an expandable fluid bladder. An actuator for inflating and deflating the expandable fluid bladder is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Rebecca C. Boenigk, Kendall A. Belt, David W. Ebner
  • Footrest apparatus for a chair
    Patent number: 6142571
    Abstract: A footrest apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The footrest apparatus comfortably supports the chair user's feet and includes a support section and a connecting section. The footrest apparatus may be detachably connected to chair legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Chair guide
    Patent number: D458777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, N. Michele Smithey
  • Computer accessories and mouse deck
    Patent number: D463441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, N. Michele Smithey