Patents by Inventor Harry C. Sweere

Harry C. Sweere 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).

  • Publication number: 20030001057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
  • Patent number: 6419196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
  • Publication number: 20020088910
    Abstract: A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect, a method, of supporting a monitor includes providing an energy storage member and a cam which are cooperatively positioned so as to move relative to each other along the path of motion. As the energy storage member moves along the path relative to the cam, the cam displaces the energy storage member and thereby changes a force applied by the energy storage member on the cam, and wherein the cam converts the force applied by the energy storage member into a supporting force on the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
  • Patent number: 6380484
    Abstract: Cable routing duct for orderly carriage of and branching off or routing of wires, cables, fiber optics, tubular elements and the like, having a series of accessible chambers interrupted by wire accommodation slots. Access panels pivot about living hinges fashioned of co-injected plastic materials to allow access to the chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Theis, Harry C. Sweere
  • Patent number: 6354549
    Abstract: Ratcheted pivot incorporating large and small areas of frictional contact and a ratcheting mechanism to provide for rotational repositioning of a mounting plate and a load about a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Dennis M Scheller, Robert W. Fluhrer
  • Publication number: 20010050327
    Abstract: Ratcheted pivot incorporating large and small areas of frictional contact and a ratcheting mechanism to provide for rotational repositioning of a mounting plate and a load about a horizontal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Applicant: SCHWEGMAN, LUNDBERG, WOESSNER & KLUTH, P.A.
    Inventors: HARRY C. SWEERE, DENNIS M. SCHELLER, ROBERT W. FLUHRER
  • Patent number: 6189849
    Abstract: Low side profile flat panel monitor/keyboard lift system for the storage of and the display of a flat panel monitor and keyboard in space restricted rooms or passageways. The flat panel monitor and keyboard tray are mounted in common to a vertically aligned transport assembly which is influenced by a linkage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Matthew J. Showalter
  • Patent number: 6019332
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
  • Patent number: 6015120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 6012693
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Voeller, Harry C. Sweere
  • Patent number: 5992809
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5967479
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5947429
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5924665
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5918841
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5876008
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Donald M. Voeller, Fredrick D. Wucherpfenning
  • Patent number: D455916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Fluhrer, Harry C. Sweere, Peter J. Floersch
  • Patent number: D412161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Theis, Harry C. Sweere, Dennis M. Scheller, John H. Bode
  • Patent number: D413110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, John W. Theis
  • Patent number: D431736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy E. O'Brien, Harry C. Sweere, Robert W. Fluhrer