Patents Assigned to Ergotron, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120019990
    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: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey R. Mensing, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Mustafa Ergun
  • Publication number: 20110278414
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a support and a bracket adapted to couple to a display movably coupled to the support along a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the bracket and support to counterbalance the bracket and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member operatively coupled with a cam member to provide a substantially constant counterbalancing force along the range of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar
  • Publication number: 20110278424
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a base and a lift arm adapted to couple to a display, the lift arm pivotally coupled to the base providing a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the lift arm and the base to counterbalance the lift arm and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member to counterbalance the lift arm and an attached display along the range of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar, John Cain
  • Publication number: 20110193524
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging and/or networking mobile computing devices. A cart for storing, charging, and/or networking mobile computing devices. A portable interface between a mobile computing device and a cart. A docking station module having a plurality of docking stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert Fluhrer, Peter Segar, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Mensing, John Theis, Joe Funk, John Caln
  • Publication number: 20110075350
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, John Cain
  • Patent number: 7887014
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
  • Publication number: 20100193653
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20100176254
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7690611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Khalid Alzebdeh
  • Publication number: 20090179121
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Pete Segar, Saeb Asamarai, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
  • Patent number: 7506853
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
  • Publication number: 20080026892
    Abstract: A lift system having a first pulley and a biasing member having a first portion operatively coupled to the first pulley. A first tension member can be operatively coupled to the first pulley. The lift system may be configured to provide a constant force to the first tension member during a defined angle of rotation of the first pulley. Such a constant force can be used to counterbalance the weight of a display supported by a stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Robert W. Fluhrer
  • Publication number: 20070259554
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Pete Segar, Saeb Asamarai, Scott Trish, Robert Fluhrer, John Cain
  • Patent number: 7252277
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a load is disclosed. A support arm in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of present invention comprises a first strut, a second strut, a proximal link, and a distal link. A proximal portion of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a first proximal joint. Additionally, a proximal portion of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a second proximal joint. A distal end of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a second distal joint. A distal end of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a first distal joint. The support arm also includes a cam mechanism comprising a cam and a cam follower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Thiem Wong, Khalid Al-Zebdeh, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Patent number: 7032870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
  • Patent number: 6997422
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, H. Karl Overn
  • Publication number: 20030001057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
  • Patent number: 6419196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Steve A. Nistler, Donald M. Voeller, Dennis M. Scheller
  • Patent number: D477325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Theis, Robert W. Fluhrer
  • Patent number: D477606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Theis, Robert W. Fluhrer