Patents by Inventor Nicholas L. Blackburn

Nicholas L. Blackburn 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).

  • Patent number: 8235475
    Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Ludwig, Jamie L. Payne, Todd T. Andres, Robert E. Dalton, Glyn A. Finch, Jr., Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20110127889
    Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Gary R. Ludwig, Jamie L. Payne, Todd T. Andres, Robert Dalton, Glyn A. Finch, JR., Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7857401
    Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Ludwig, Jamie L. Payne, Todd T. Andres, Robert E. Dalton, Jr., Glyn A. Finch, Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7758002
    Abstract: An adjustable mouse support for use with a base is provided with an elongated member, a mounting member, a bracket and a platform. The elongated member has a first pivot axis with the mounting member and a second pivot axis with the bracket. The mounting member and the bracket are located at opposite sides of the elongated member. The platform is pivotally mounted to the bracket about a third pivot axis. The first and second pivot axes are parallel to one another and allow for rotation of the elongated member and the bracket within a vertical plane. The third pivot axis is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes and allows for rotation of the platform within a horizontal plane. The first pivot axis can be locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7752981
    Abstract: A keyboard tray can be mounted on an articulating arm and has a passage extending from side to side. A mouse support is slidably mounted within the passage and has a closed position and an extended position. When extended, an outer end of the mouse support can be pivoted forward relative to the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20090278427
    Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: COMPX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gary R. Ludwig, Jamie L. Payne, Todd T. Andres, Robert Dalton, Glyn A. Finch, JR., Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20090166496
    Abstract: An adjustable mouse support for use with a base is provided with an elongated member, a mounting member, a bracket and a platform. The elongated member has a first pivot axis with the mounting member and a second pivot axis with the bracket. The mounting member and the bracket are located at opposite sides of the elongated member. The platform is pivotally mounted to the bracket about a third pivot axis. The first and second pivot axes are parallel to one another and allow for rotation of the elongated member and the bracket within a vertical plane. The third pivot axis is perpendicular to the first and second pivot axes and allows for rotation of the platform within a horizontal plane. The first pivot axis can be locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20090140114
    Abstract: A four bar articulating support mechanism has four pivot axes with one of the pivot axes being movable relative to a linkage of the support arm. The linkage has at least two arcuate slots therein that receive a pin. As the linkage is moved vertically relative to a mounting member, the pin slides in the at least two arcuate slots which pivot about a theoretical third pivot axis. The support arm has two brake shoes that are pivotally mounted on a mounting member, the brake shoes having a locking surface that corresponds to a locking surface on the linkage. The mechanism operates on a parallelogram linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: NICHOLAS L. BLACKBURN
  • Patent number: 7533859
    Abstract: An articulating support arm is used with a work station and has a central body with two ends. The inner end has a base pivotally connected thereto and the outer end has a platform pivotally connected thereto. The platform has an angled abutment that is integral with the platform and is located to be contacted by a slider that moves from side to side on a threaded shaft located on the central body. As the shaft is rotated, the slider slides along the abutment to vary the pitch of the platform relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7520576
    Abstract: An anti-tip linkage mechanism for vertical file cabinets of the type having drawers and/or pivotal front panels includes molded polymeric cam follower housings that snap-fit onto each of the slide channels for the drawers or panels and non-circular connecting rods attached to cam actuators that enable interaction of the anti-tip mechanisms incorporated with each slide channel. Lock actuated auxiliary cam mechanisms and panel locking assemblies controllable by a single cabinet lock are connected with a cabinet lock by linkage bars or cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Compx International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Ludwig, Jamie L. Payne, Todd T. Andres, Robert Dalton, Glyn A. Finch, Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20090057253
    Abstract: A tray for supporting a peripheral at a workstation has T-slots extending across the tray. The T-slots are used with corresponding T-nuts to mount the tray on an articulating support arm and mount a mouse support onto the tray. The mounting positions are infinite in each slot as the T-nuts can be tightened at any location. Preferably, the T-slots extend from side to side across the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: NICHOLAS L. BLACKBURN
  • Publication number: 20080142661
    Abstract: An articulating support arm is used with a work station and has a central body with two ends. The inner end has a base pivotally connected thereto and the outer end has a platform pivotally connected thereto. The platform has an angled abutment that is integral with the platform and is located to be contacted by a slider that moves from side to side on a threaded shaft located on the central body. As the shalt is rotated, the slider slides along the abutment to vary the pitch of the platform relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn