Patents Assigned to Neutral Posture, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8955905
    Abstract: A seating assembly is described with a seat member, attached to which is an attachment assembly which can support adjustable arms that support a work surface. The seat member attachment or attachment assembly is includes a plate and a seat mounting assembly. A first adjustable arm is attached to the seat member by a first connecting means. The attachment assembly includes a seat bar member that can be fixed to the seat member and mounting assembly to permit rotation of the adjustable arms around an axis that is perpendicular to the seat member. The mounting assembly has a male component that is adapted to mate with a female component in the first connecting means and a plate member that attaches to the bar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca E. Boenigk, Anthony K. Chapman, Suzanne M. Wich, Larry D. Johnson, Jerome J. Congleton
  • Patent number: 7104606
    Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J Congleton, Mark E Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C Guillen
  • Patent number: 7048236
    Abstract: A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized by a user in a seated position, as well by the user in a standing position, such that the apparatus allows the device to be elevated to a 95th percentile standing elbow rest height. A locking means for to selectively lock an upper tray at a predetermined height above a base tray is also described. The apparatus may include a power means for adjusting the height of the upper tray over the base tray. A method of adjusting a device for use by a user in a seated and in a standing position is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Jerome J Congleton, Christopher A. Smith
  • Patent number: 7036886
    Abstract: An adjustable support assembly is described for use with any prior art seating device having a post and a plurality of substantially horizontal legs. In some embodiments, the support assembly has a support with at least two voids for mounting to the post of the seating device, and at least one leg. The outer perimeter of the support is moveable outwardly with respect to the post of the seating device via selective engagement with one of the voids. Further, the attachment of the legs to the support provides a way to selectively lock the support to prevent rotation of the support about the post. A method of adjusting the support is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith, Jerome J Congleton, Larry Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050253441
    Abstract: An adjustable support assembly is described for use with any prior art seating device having a post and a plurality of substantially horizontal legs. In some embodiments, the support assembly has a support with at least two voids for mounting to the post of the seating device, and at least one leg. The outer perimeter of the support is moveable outwardly with respect to the post of the seating device via selective engagement with one of the voids. Further, the attachment of the legs to the support provides a way to selectively lock the support to prevent rotation of the support about the post. A method of adjusting the support is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Benden, Christopher Smith, Jerome Congleton, Larry Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050167548
    Abstract: A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized by a user in a seated position, as well by the user in a standing position, such that the apparatus allows the device to be elevated to a 95th percentile standing elbow rest height. A locking means for to selectively lock an upper tray at a predetermined height above a base tray is also described. The apparatus may include a power means for adjusting the height of the upper tray over the base tray. A method of adjusting a device for use by a user in a seated and in a standing position is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Benden, Jerome Congleton, Christopher Smith
  • Publication number: 20050127733
    Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome Congleton, Mark Benden, Rebecca Boenigk, John Guillen
  • Patent number: 6877812
    Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also provided is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J. Congleton, Mark E. Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C. Guillen
  • Publication number: 20040108763
    Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is movably attachable to a seating device to selectively provide both dorsal and ventral support to a seated user. The support apparatus is movable, by a user in the seated position, between the position providing ventral support and the position providing dorsal support. Also described is a method of selectively supporting either the ventral or dorsal side of a user by one apparatus, the apparatus moveable by a user in the seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome J. Congleton, Mark E. Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C. Guillen
  • Patent number: 6604786
    Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is removably attachable to either the armrest of the chair, the back of the chair, or a desk. In this way, accessories—such as a computer, keyboard and/or a mouse—can be utilized by a person seated in the chair or standing near the chair. Also described is a support apparatus having two sides rotatably attachable to a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Jerome J. Congleton, N. Michele Smithey
  • Patent number: D541061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Anthony K. Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D543038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D557513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith
  • Patent number: D588145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, N. Michele Smithey
  • Patent number: D647353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, Michelle Warren