Patents Assigned to Humanscale Corporation
  • Patent number: 8141836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Saez, Stefan Spoerl, Kim ten Hacken, Lachezar Tsvetanov
  • Patent number: 8104837
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Niels Diffrient
  • Patent number: 8061775
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Niels Diffrient
  • Publication number: 20110260017
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Sergio Silva, Mark McKenna, Emilian Dan Cartis
  • Patent number: 7980631
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Niels Diffrient
  • Patent number: 7971935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov
  • Publication number: 20110149510
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Jane Abernethy, Jordi Borras, Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov
  • Publication number: 20110147546
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fabian A. Monsalve, Kim ten Hacken, Manuel Saez
  • Patent number: 7922132
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Saez, Bradley Augustine, Aaron Tsui, Lachezar Tsvetanov
  • Publication number: 20110048291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis L. Long
  • Publication number: 20110024584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATION
    Inventors: George Mileos, Robert King
  • Patent number: 7841569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: George Mileos, Robert King
  • Patent number: 7841570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: George Mileos, Robert King
  • Publication number: 20100213151
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: HUMANSCALE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Matthew A. Sommerfield, Jarrett Seng
  • Publication number: 20100200712
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: George Mileos, Robert King
  • Patent number: 7768500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Saez, Lachezar Tsvetanov, Maximo Diaz Heer, Jonathan Puleio
  • Patent number: D623449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Niels Diffrient
  • Patent number: D631445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Dittmer, Emilian Cartis, Jane Abernethy
  • Patent number: D641894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Rick A. Bragg
  • Patent number: D652565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Mark McKenna, Aaron Tsui