Patents by Inventor Donald M. Voeller
Donald M. Voeller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20030001057Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted mounting systems for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical and horizontal axes. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
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Patent number: 6419196Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted mounting systems for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical and horizontal axes. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
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Patent number: 6019332Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted mounting systems for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical and horizontal axes. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
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Patent number: 6015120Abstract: Desktop flat panel display support system includes a base, a pivot support bracket assembly, and a support arm, with gas spring, leads to a single axis pivot where a flat panel display may be connected. The pivot support bracket assembly rotates about a vertical axis to provide azimuthil rotation of the support arm. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 6012693Abstract: Lift/suspension system for vertical and azimuthal support for display or use of computer monitors, keyboards or other equipment, which can be economically manufactured and assembled from common component parts for utilization in either a lift mode or a suspension mode. A gas spring provides for support of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Voeller, Harry C. Sweere
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Patent number: 5992809Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5967479Abstract: Keyboard tray attached to support arm by a pivoting bracket assembly. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly. The brake assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and a steel washer between the metal surfaces. A fixed nut and threaded shaft with brake handle provide adjustable tension to lock the brake assembly. The keyboard tray may also include a mouse pad.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5947429Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted table mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and a steel coil spring, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator. The steel coil spring provides counterbalance force to the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5924665Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted ceiling mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5918841Abstract: A rolling cart for a computer and flat panel display includes a base with plural castered dual wheels, a mounting pole projecting upward from the base, at least one pole mounting bracket, a pivot support bracket supported by the pole mounting bracket and securing a support arm which is suitable for supporting a flat panel display. Another pole mounting bracket supports another pivot support bracket and secures a second support arm having a pivot/brake assembly suitable for supporting a keyboard. Additionally, the cart supports a CPU bracket and a UPS mounting bracket. The pivot/brake assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5876008Abstract: A suspension system having a four bar linkage system including an angled arm for adjustable and positionable vertical and horizontal support of a video monitor or the like. A weight counterbalance adjustment mechanism adjustably compensates for various weights of a load held by the angled arm. Gas springs provide for vertical support of the angled arm. Configured slots in which the upper ends of the gas springs position provide for minimal manual positioning effort and a linear counterbalance throughout the entire range of vertical adjustment. An arm bent at an angle of 120.degree. overcomes the traditional interference of the load with movement of the arm beyond 45.degree..Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1995Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Donald M. Voeller, Fredrick D. Wucherpfenning
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Patent number: 5842672Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: 5743503Abstract: A video monitor suspension system including a four bar linkage arm for adjustable and positionable vertical and horizontal support of a video monitor, computer, computer keyboard, or a like structure. A weight counterbalance sliding anchor mechanism assembly adjustably compensates for various weights of a load held by an angled arm. Gas springs provide for vertical support of a four bar linkage arm. Reinforcement channels in the four bar linkage arm members provide for increased torsional rigidity of the video monitor suspension system and allow for the incorporation of lighter weight linkage arm members. A large pivot bearing assembly also provides for stability when used with an input device, such as a keyboard. Additional structure provides for the safety of the computer suspension system operator.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Voeller, Harry C. Sweere
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Patent number: 5738316Abstract: Vertical work center for positioning a computer monitor vertically and horizontally about a floor or ceiling mounted column. A positionable arm is pivotally secured to the upper portion of the mounting column in the case of a floor mounted column or to the lower portion of the mounting column in the case of a ceiling mounted column. The outward end of the positionable arm includes a tilt/swivel mount which supports a monitor caddy.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Donald M. Voeller
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Patent number: D423745Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: John W. Theis, Harry C. Sween, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller