Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Randall Mensing

Jeffrey Randall Mensing 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: 20230172353
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a workstation and a technique to automatically configure the workstation. The workstation can be used to perform various tasks including but not limited to medication delivery, collection of medical records, patient care, manufacturing operations, and others. The workstation can be configured by the user depending on the tasks to be performed using the workstation. Various sensors (e.g., hall effect sensors, optical sensors, or the like) can be coupled to the workstation, and sensor operators (e.g., magnets, color coded strips, or the like) can be coupled to the modules. By aligning sensor operators with sensors when modules are coupled to the workstation, a configuration (e.g., size, shape, location, or the like) of modules can be automatically detected by the workstation controller. The controller of the workstation can then adapt to perform certain tasks (e.g., lock/unlock drawers, or the like) depending on the detected configuration of modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Randall Mensing et al., Jeffrey Aymond, Nicholas Simon Hazzard
  • Patent number: 11607038
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a workstation and a technique to automatically configure the workstation. The workstation can be used to perform various tasks including but not limited to medication delivery, collection of medical records, patient care, manufacturing operations, and others. The workstation can be configured by the user depending on the tasks to be performed using the workstation. Various sensors (e.g., hall effect sensors, optical sensors, or the like) can be coupled to the workstation, and sensor operators (e.g., magnets, color coded strips, or the like) can be coupled to the modules. By aligning sensor operators with sensors when modules are coupled to the workstation, a configuration (e.g., size, shape, location, or the like) of modules can be automatically detected by the workstation controller. The controller of the workstation can then adapt to perform certain tasks (e.g., lock/unlock drawers, or the like) depending on the detected configuration of modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Jeffrey Aymond, Nicholas Simon Hazzard
  • Patent number: 11533988
    Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
  • Publication number: 20220265038
    Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
  • Publication number: 20220225764
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a workstation and a technique to automatically configure the workstation. The workstation can be used to perform various tasks including but not limited to medication delivery, collection of medical records, patient care, manufacturing operations, and others. The workstation can be configured by the user depending on the tasks to be performed using the workstation. Various sensors (e.g., hall effect sensors, optical sensors, or the like) can be coupled to the workstation, and sensor operators (e.g., magnets, color coded strips, or the like) can be coupled to the modules. By aligning sensor operators with sensors when modules are coupled to the workstation, a configuration (e.g., size, shape, location, or the like) of modules can be automatically detected by the workstation controller. The controller of the workstation can then adapt to perform certain tasks (e.g., lock/unlock drawers, or the like) depending on the detected configuration of modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Jeffrey Aymond, Nicholas Simon Hazzard
  • Patent number: 11071377
    Abstract: A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Patent number: 10646033
    Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Patent number: 10542817
    Abstract: A height adjustable device can comprise: a base; a first scissor linkage assembly coupled to the base and having a first scissor joint; a second scissor linkage assembly coupled to the base and having a second scissor joint; a worksurface coupled to the first and second scissor linkages; a bracket movably coupled to the first scissor linkage and the second scissor linkage and movable relative to the worksurface; and a first energy storage member coupled to the worksurface and connected by at least one tension member to the bracket, wherein the first energy storage member is configured to bias the bracket in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Robert Swartz, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Publication number: 20190269239
    Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Publication number: 20190269236
    Abstract: A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Publication number: 20180255919
    Abstract: A height adjustable device can comprise: a base; a first scissor linkage assembly coupled to the base and having a first scissor joint; a second scissor linkage assembly coupled to the base and having a second scissor joint; a worksurface coupled to the first and second scissor linkages; a bracket movably coupled to the first scissor linkage and the second scissor linkage and movable relative to the worksurface; and a first energy storage member coupled to the worksurface and connected by at least one tension member to the bracket, wherein the first energy storage member is configured to bias the bracket in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas Robert Swartz, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Publication number: 20170340102
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Patent number: 9808079
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Publication number: 20170156488
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Patent number: 9591919
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Patent number: 9593800
    Abstract: A stand for an electronic display. The stand includes a brake mechanism to selectively fix the position of the display at a desired vertical position. An actuator proximate an outer edge of the display to selectively lock and unlock the brake mechanism. A brake mechanism locked and unlocked by tilting a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Saeb Salih Asamarai, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Publication number: 20170000257
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Patent number: 9510671
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing
  • Publication number: 20160252206
    Abstract: A stand for an electronic display. The stand includes a brake mechanism to selectively fix the position of the display at a desired vertical position. An actuator proximate an outer edge of the display to selectively lock and unlock the brake mechanism. A brake mechanism locked and unlocked by tilting a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Saeb Salih Asamarai, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Publication number: 20160029783
    Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer, Scott Trish, Jeffrey Randall Mensing