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).
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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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Publication number: 20020088910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
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Patent number: 6380484Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: John W. Theis, Harry C. Sweere
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Patent number: 6354549Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Dennis M Scheller, Robert W. Fluhrer
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Publication number: 20010050327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 1999Publication date: December 13, 2001Applicant: SCHWEGMAN, LUNDBERG, WOESSNER & KLUTH, P.A.Inventors: HARRY C. SWEERE, DENNIS M. SCHELLER, ROBERT W. FLUHRER
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Patent number: 6189849Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Matthew J. Showalter
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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: D455916Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Fluhrer, Harry C. Sweere, Peter J. Floersch
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Patent number: D412161Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: John W. Theis, Harry C. Sweere, Dennis M. Scheller, John H. Bode
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Patent number: D413110Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1998Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, John W. Theis
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Patent number: D431736Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Tracy E. O'Brien, Harry C. Sweere, Robert W. Fluhrer