Patents by Inventor Mark E. Benden

Mark E. Benden 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: 20230232993
    Abstract: A stool includes a base with a post extending therefrom. A seat is connected to a distal end of the post. In some configurations, the seat may be configured to act as a deployable back rest. A deployable anti-fatigue mat is connected to the base. In some configurations, the deployable anti-fatigue mat is attached to the base via a hinged connection. In some configurations, the deployable anti-fatigue mat is attached to the base with a sliding connection that allows the deployable anti-fatigue mat to slide out from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Jackson C. Jarman
  • Publication number: 20220296168
    Abstract: The biometric and performance monitoring system includes a computer having a mouse and a keyboard electronically coupled thereto. A first sensor is disposed in the mouse, and is electrically coupled to the computer. A second sensor is disposed in the keyboard and is electrically coupled to the computer. The first sensor and the second sensor measure biometric parameters of a user. A computer-readable storage medium is associated with the computer and is adapted for storing the biometric parameters and the performance parameters. The computer measures performance parameters associated with the mouse and with the keyboard. The computer at least one of provides an alert to the user, electronically communicates with a medical service provider, and electronically communicates with a supervising entity responsive to analysis of changes in the biometric parameters and the performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Joohyun Rhee
  • Patent number: 11006744
    Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Publication number: 20200000216
    Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Mark E. BENDEN
  • Patent number: 10426260
    Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Publication number: 20180132608
    Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. BENDEN
  • Patent number: 9961990
    Abstract: An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Patent number: 9254037
    Abstract: A seat and desk assembly has a seat integrated with a desk by a interconnecting base and floor. One or both of the seat or desk can be disconnected from the assembly and used independently. Removable panels for the desk can be used to display information and hold replaceable placards for various purposes. The height of the seat and desk can be adjusted on the assembly, and the bottom rest of the seat can be pivoted up against the back to allow a user to stand on the floor as a standing platform with a lumbar support curve positioned for leaning support of the low-back while standing. The depth of the seat can also be adjusted relative to the desk to provide additional room for standing. Additionally, the tabletop of the desk may be able to slide fore-aft relative to the seated user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Publication number: 20140084646
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a protective seating assembly which includes a protective garment, generally in the form of a vest, preferably in combination with an aesthetic covering of natural or man-made material or a combination of those materials typically associated with a seat covering and all the inclusive hardware associated with attaching the protective vest and aesthetic covering and securing them to a seating device until such time as they may need to be removed for use by a user for the purpose of self-protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Positivemotion, LLC
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Publication number: 20140020606
    Abstract: An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Publication number: 20140008943
    Abstract: A seat and desk assembly has a seat integrated with a desk by a interconnecting base and floor. One or both of the seat or desk can be disconnected from the assembly and used independently. Removable panels for the desk can be used to display information and hold replaceable placards for various purposes. The height of the seat and desk can be adjusted on the assembly, and the bottom rest of the seat can be pivoted up against the back to allow a user to stand on the floor as a standing platform with a lumbar support curve positioned for leaning support of the low-back while standing. The depth of the seat can also be adjusted relative to the desk to provide additional room for standing. Additionally, the tabletop of the desk may be able to slide fore-aft relative to the seated user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Patent number: 8303011
    Abstract: The present invention provides an emergency medical transportation vehicle comprising a two or three-wheeled motorcycle having a structural frame that encompasses a platform horizontally disposed along the wheel-base, where the platform has a front flat surface, and two rear surfaces extending from the front flat surface on either side of the rear wheel. The rear surfaces have sides extending vertically therefrom. The motorcycle carries the load of driver and patient, provides a safe, stable patient transportation, where passenger and rider are in one plane with the rider below and in complete view of the driver. The vehicle has a movable seat for the driver and chambers for placement of emergency medical equipment and supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Eric K. Wilke
  • Publication number: 20100213731
    Abstract: The present invention provides an emergency medical transportation vehicle comprising a two or three-wheeled motorcycle having a structural frame that encompasses a platform horizontally disposed along the wheel-base, wherein said platform has a front flat surface, and two rear surfaces extending from said front flat surface on either side of the rear wheel, said rear surfaces bracketed by sides extending vertically. The motorcycle carries the load of driver and patient, provides a safe, stable means of patient transportation, wherein passenger and rider are in one plane with said rider below and in complete view of the driver. The vehicle has a movable seat for the driver and chambers for placement of emergency medical equipment and supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Eric K. Wilke
  • Patent number: 7104606
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J Congleton, Mark E Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C Guillen
  • Patent number: D541061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Anthony K. Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D543038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D557513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith
  • Patent number: D588145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, N. Michele Smithey
  • Patent number: D649368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden
  • Patent number: D649369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Mark E. Benden