Patents Assigned to Humanscale Corporation
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Patent number: 8141836Abstract: An adjustable system for mounting a computer component to a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly with swiveling mounting structure and an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions and a stopper wedge engaged with a long screw for efficient mounting of computer components within workplaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Stefan Spoerl, Kim ten Hacken, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Patent number: 8104837Abstract: The invention provides a chair armrest that is variably adjustable to allow a user to assume an ergonomically preferred sitting position. The ergonomic chair armrest comprises, either separately or together, an arm support assembly capable of adjustment to various positions through a vertical plane and an arm pad assembly capable of adjustment to various positions through a horizontal plane. The invention further provides an ergonomic chair having an armrest that is adjustable in both a vertical plane and a horizontal plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Niels Diffrient
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Patent number: 8061775Abstract: The invention provides a seating apparatus having a reclining movement with a corresponding seat lift movement. The apparatus further provides a seating support surface having increased comfort comprising a shaped diaphragm with a series of calculated openings provided throughout.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Niels Diffrient
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Publication number: 20110260017Abstract: An adjustable support arm utilizing a spring having a dynamic attachment point to support the weight of an attached object. The adjustable support arm can comprise a lower bracket connected to an upper bracket by a parallelogram linkage. A spring is utilized to counterbalance the weight of an attached object. The first end of the spring can be attached to the upper link of the parallelogram linkage. The second end of the spring is attached to a drag link to provide a dynamic attachment point that automatically adjusts as the support arm is moved between the upper and lower vertical positions. Either a pivot link or a slot in the lower link can be used to guide the drag link's movement as the support arm's vertical height is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Sergio Silva, Mark McKenna, Emilian Dan Cartis
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Patent number: 7980631Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable armrest that can readily raised, or lowered, and optionally rotated in a horizontal plane. In one embodiment, the present armrest is released from its use position be raising the front portion of the armrest. The armrest is moved into the desired position and then the front portion is lowered to secure the armrest in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Niels Diffrient
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Patent number: 7971935Abstract: An ergonomic chair having a seat with selectively located slot patterns or spring mechanisms to reduce pressure on the occupant of the seat and a flexible back that allows the occupant to recline while at the same time providing lumbar support. An embodiment of the chair may be telescopically stacked in a space-saving configuration of a plurality of identical chairs.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Publication number: 20110149510Abstract: An adjustable laptop holder having an adjustable tray so as to allow a user to adjust the height of a laptop screen. The adjustable laptop can comprise a base, a shaft, a tray, a friction pack, and a clutch bearing. The friction pack attaches the shaft to the base. The clutch bearing has an inner race coupled to the shaft and an outer race which engages the tray. The adjustable laptop holder having features of the present invention allows a user to freely rotate the tray into the open position yet resists returning to the closed position, effectively locking the laptop holder in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Jane Abernethy, Jordi Borras, Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Publication number: 20110147546Abstract: An adjustable display arm utilizing a single motion, friction-locking hinge mechanism to allow a user to adjust the display height across a range sufficient to accommodate different-sized users while supporting the weight of an attached flat-panel display. The adjustable display arm can comprise a base assembly, an arm assembly, and a mount assembly. The arm assembly can have a lower arm bracket, an upper link, a hinge mechanism connecting the upper link's first end to the lower arm bracket, and an upper arm bracket attached to the upper link's second end. The hinge mechanism can have a shaft, a clutch bearing, and a friction pack. When assembled, the arm assembly's hinge mechanism will provide minimal resistance to a user raising an attached flat-panel display. However, the hinge mechanism's friction pack will provide resistance to the lowering of the arm assembly, thereby supporting the weight of an attached flat-panel display and effectively locking the adjustable display arm in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Kim ten Hacken, Manuel Saez
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Patent number: 7922132Abstract: The present invention is directed to an accessory holder capable of supporting a plurality of accessories and positioning those accessories in three-dimensions. A preferred embodiment supports the accessories in a curvilinear shape that optimizes the viewing position by the user. The accessories include flat panel displays, touch screens, telephones, and other devices used in an office or home office environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Bradley Augustine, Aaron Tsui, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Publication number: 20110048291Abstract: A counterbalance apparatus for use in a workstation to raise and lower a work surface of the workstation. The counterbalance apparatus compensates for the load on the work surface. The counterbalance apparatus includes an inner column telescopingly mounted in an outer column. A base member is positioned at one end of the outer column. A grooved member positioned between the inner column and the base member and a force mechanism between the grooved member and the inner column or the work surface. The grooved member moves in and out of the inner column and base member to raise and lower the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Dennis L. Long
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Publication number: 20110024584Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping surface. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping surface cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Patent number: 7841569Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping means. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Patent number: 7841570Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping surface. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping surface cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Publication number: 20100213151Abstract: Accessory holders useful for facilitating the support and positional adjustment of secured accessories. More particularly, a positionally adjustable accessory holder for use with one or more accessories, preferably input or output devices, such as video displays, monitors, keyboards, keypads, laptops and the like. The accessory holder further allows for easy three-dimensional adjustment of two such devices to place the devices in relative positions more ergonomically desirable for a variety of users and workspaces, and features a counter-balance mechanism for balancing the weight of the secured accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Matthew A. Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng
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Publication number: 20100200712Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping means. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Humanscale CorporationInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Patent number: 7768500Abstract: An input device for a computer is described that positions the user's hand in a more ergonomically desirable position, i.e., at an angle of about 45° to the work surface. In preferred embodiments, the input device accommodates either a user's left or right hand, and in either case, positions the hand in an ergonomically desirable position. In another embodiment, the length of the input device of the present invention is adjusted for the size of the user's hand. In further embodiments, the input device of the present invention provides a palm rest. Other desirable features included in preferred embodiments include lateral buttons that are positioned one above the other.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov, Maximo Diaz Heer, Jonathan Puleio
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Patent number: D623449Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Niels Diffrient
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Patent number: D631445Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Wolfgang Dittmer, Emilian Cartis, Jane Abernethy
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Patent number: D641894Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: Rick A. Bragg
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Patent number: D652565Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Mark McKenna, Aaron Tsui