Patents by Inventor Shaun C. Lindblad
Shaun C. Lindblad 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: 20120019990Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey R. Mensing, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Mustafa Ergun
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Publication number: 20110075350Abstract: A stand for supporting an object. The stand includes a base, a support member coupled to the base, and a movement mechanism adapted to allow the object to move along a range of travel relative to the base. The base includes a planar surface for resting on a support surface. The planar surface includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a pad for providing frictional resistance between the base and the support surface on which the base is placed. The second portion includes at least first and second wheels, for rotating the base about the pad such that the object is rotated about the pad when the base is rotated about the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, John Cain
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Patent number: 7887014Abstract: Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
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Publication number: 20100193653Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Jamie M. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Jeffrey M. Eliason, Steve Nistler, Ron Saltz, Joe Funk
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Publication number: 20100176254Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Jamie M. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Jeffrey M. Eliason, Steve Nistler, Ron Saltz, Joe Funk
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Patent number: 7690611Abstract: A mounting system includes a first surface and a second surface. A device panel can include at least first and second engaging members. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped to engage the first and second engaging members respectively, and the first and second engaging members move along the first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped so the reaction forces between the first and second engaging members and the mounting panel cooperate to counteract the moment created by the center of gravity of the device panel to continuously immobilize the device panel at the plurality of angles relative to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Khalid Alzebdeh
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Publication number: 20090179121Abstract: Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Pete Segar, Saeb Asamarai, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
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Patent number: 7506853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
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Patent number: 7032870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
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Patent number: 6997422Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. A stand in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a first component that is slidingly coupled to a second component. A spring mechanism provides a balancing force between the first component and the second component. In some advantageous embodiments of the present invention, the magnitude of the balancing force is substantially equal to a first load. In some advantageous embodiments, a friction force is provided for resisting relative movement between the first component and the second component.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, H. Karl Overn
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Patent number: 6994306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Constant Force Technology, LLCInventors: Harry C. Sweere, Robert W. Fluhrer, Khalid Al-Zebdeh, Jeff Eliason, Shaun C. Lindblad, Matthew J. Showalter, John W. Theis, Cory D. Benson
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Publication number: 20040250635Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. The force can be designed to be constant or variable over the range of motion by properly calculating the shape of the cam member. A balancing mechanism in accordance with the present invention includes a wheel comprising a pulley member and a cam member. A first cable connects the cam member of the wheel to a energy source for biasing the wheel to rotate in a first direction. A second cable is connected to the pulley member of the wheel for communicating a balancing or load force to the wheel. In some useful embodiments of the present invention, the cam member is shaped and positioned so that a torque applied to the wheel by the first cable is substantially constant while a force applied to the wheel by the first cable varies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, H. Karl Overn, Scott Trish, Khalid Al-Zebdeh
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Publication number: 20040035989Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing an adjustable balancing force are provided. This mechanism can be used as a lifting force, a counter balancing mechanism or as a horizontal or other force mechanism. A stand in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a first component that is slidingly coupled to a second component. A spring mechanism provides a balancing force between the first component and the second component. In some advantageous embodiments of the present invention, the magnitude of the balancing force is substantially equal to a first load. In some advantageous embodiments, a friction force is provided for resisting relative movement between the first component and the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, H. Karl Overn
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Patent number: 6422579Abstract: The invention includes a skate comprising a toe box portion, a front frame portion, a heel portion, and a rear frame portion. The front frame portion is preferably integrally connected to the toe box portion which includes an instep side and an outer side. The front frame portion is adapted to hold at least one ground engaging wheel. The rear frame portion is integrally connected to the heel portion and includes an instep side and an outer side. The rear frame portion is adapted to hold at least one ground engaging wheel. The rear frame portion includes a first forwardly extending arm that slideably engages the front frame portion. The front frame portion includes a first rearwardly extending arm that slideably engages the rear frame portion. The toe box portion and the heel portion are slidable towards or away from each other to adjust the length of the skate.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: First Team Sports, Inc.Inventor: Shaun C. Lindblad
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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: D454092Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Inventor: Shaun C. Lindblad