Patents Assigned to Neutral Posture, Inc.
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Patent number: 8955905Abstract: A seating assembly is described with a seat member, attached to which is an attachment assembly which can support adjustable arms that support a work surface. The seat member attachment or attachment assembly is includes a plate and a seat mounting assembly. A first adjustable arm is attached to the seat member by a first connecting means. The attachment assembly includes a seat bar member that can be fixed to the seat member and mounting assembly to permit rotation of the adjustable arms around an axis that is perpendicular to the seat member. The mounting assembly has a male component that is adapted to mate with a female component in the first connecting means and a plate member that attaches to the bar member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca E. Boenigk, Anthony K. Chapman, Suzanne M. Wich, Larry D. Johnson, Jerome J. Congleton
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Patent number: 7104606Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Jerome J Congleton, Mark E Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C Guillen
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Patent number: 7048236Abstract: A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized by a user in a seated position, as well by the user in a standing position, such that the apparatus allows the device to be elevated to a 95th percentile standing elbow rest height. A locking means for to selectively lock an upper tray at a predetermined height above a base tray is also described. The apparatus may include a power means for adjusting the height of the upper tray over the base tray. A method of adjusting a device for use by a user in a seated and in a standing position is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Jerome J Congleton, Christopher A. Smith
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Patent number: 7036886Abstract: An adjustable support assembly is described for use with any prior art seating device having a post and a plurality of substantially horizontal legs. In some embodiments, the support assembly has a support with at least two voids for mounting to the post of the seating device, and at least one leg. The outer perimeter of the support is moveable outwardly with respect to the post of the seating device via selective engagement with one of the voids. Further, the attachment of the legs to the support provides a way to selectively lock the support to prevent rotation of the support about the post. A method of adjusting the support is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith, Jerome J Congleton, Larry Johnson
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Publication number: 20050253441Abstract: An adjustable support assembly is described for use with any prior art seating device having a post and a plurality of substantially horizontal legs. In some embodiments, the support assembly has a support with at least two voids for mounting to the post of the seating device, and at least one leg. The outer perimeter of the support is moveable outwardly with respect to the post of the seating device via selective engagement with one of the voids. Further, the attachment of the legs to the support provides a way to selectively lock the support to prevent rotation of the support about the post. A method of adjusting the support is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark Benden, Christopher Smith, Jerome Congleton, Larry Johnson
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Publication number: 20050167548Abstract: A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized by a user in a seated position, as well by the user in a standing position, such that the apparatus allows the device to be elevated to a 95th percentile standing elbow rest height. A locking means for to selectively lock an upper tray at a predetermined height above a base tray is also described. The apparatus may include a power means for adjusting the height of the upper tray over the base tray. A method of adjusting a device for use by a user in a seated and in a standing position is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark Benden, Jerome Congleton, Christopher Smith
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Publication number: 20050127733Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Jerome Congleton, Mark Benden, Rebecca Boenigk, John Guillen
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Patent number: 6877812Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also provided is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Jerome J. Congleton, Mark E. Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C. Guillen
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Publication number: 20040108763Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Jerome J. Congleton, Mark E. Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C. Guillen
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Patent number: 6604786Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is removably attachable to either the armrest of the chair, the back of the chair, or a desk. In this way, accessories—such as a computer, keyboard and/or a mouse—can be utilized by a person seated in the chair or standing near the chair. Also described is a support apparatus having two sides rotatably attachable to a chair.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Jerome J. Congleton, N. Michele Smithey
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Patent number: D541061Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Anthony K. Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
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Patent number: D543038Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
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Patent number: D557513Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith
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Patent number: D588145Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, N. Michele Smithey
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Patent number: D647353Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, Michelle Warren