Patents by Inventor Carl J. Hochberg
Carl J. Hochberg 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: 20190368651Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with one or more improved friction joint designs that use a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Patent number: 10422468Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with one or more improved friction joint designs that use a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Patent number: 10180209Abstract: The invention of the present application is an extendable, modular device (10) for supporting multiple displays. The modular display support device comprising: a column (18), being linear and extending along a longitudinal axis; a plurality of beam members comprising a center beam member (24) and a side beam member (46a, 46b), each of the plurality of beam members having identical front and rear channels (42a, 42b), each of the front and rear channels including opposing top and bottom rails (40a, 40b); a hinge joint (60a) adapted to connect the side beam member to the center beam member and enable the side beam member to pivot about a pivot axis; a beam attachment bracket adapted to secure either of the plurality of beam members to the column; and at least one display mounting assembly comprising a pair of rail mounting brackets that mate together within one of the front and rear channels of one of the plurality of beam members.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
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Publication number: 20180340644Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with one or more improved friction joint designs that use a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Patent number: 10054255Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Publication number: 20170321840Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Patent number: 9746125Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Publication number: 20160305600Abstract: The present application discloses an articulating support arm with improved friction joint designs that are facilitated by the use of a non-annular bushing. In particular, the bushing is designed to interact with another portion of the friction joint to prevent rotational movement of the bushing, thereby minimizing the risk of joint malfunction. A bushing that interacts with a larger percentage of the width of a friction cylinder as compared to prior art devices, thereby improving the performance of the joint, is also disclosed. The improved friction joint according to the present invention may comprise an arm joint and/or tilter joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
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Publication number: 20160281915Abstract: The invention of the present application is an extendable, modular device (10) for supporting multiple displays. The modular display support device comprising: a column (18), being linear and extending along a longitudinal axis; a plurality of beam members comprising a center beam member (24) and a side beam member (46a, 46b), each of the plurality of beam members having identical front and rear channels (42a, 42b), each of the front and rear channels including opposing top and bottom rails (40a, 40b); a hinge joint (60a) adapted to connect the side beam member to the center beam member and enable the side beam member to pivot about a pivot axis; a beam attachment bracket adapted to secure either of the plurality of beam members to the column; and at least one display mounting assembly comprising a pair of rail mounting brackets that mate together within one of the front and rear channels of one of the plurality of beam members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
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Patent number: 9366379Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A Sommerfield
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Publication number: 20150159804Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is a sit-stand workstation comprising a worksurface and at least one support beam row adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, the worksurface and support beam row being clamped to an outer column that is axially aligned with and able to change height with respect to an inner column via an extension and retraction device that is attached between the inner and outer columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A. Sommerfield
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Patent number: D805523Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
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Patent number: D853404Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLCInventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg