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).

  • Publication number: 20190368651
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Patent number: 10422468
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Patent number: 10180209
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
  • Publication number: 20180340644
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Patent number: 10054255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Publication number: 20170321840
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Patent number: 9746125
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Publication number: 20160305600
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Carl J. Hochberg, Michael P. Smith, Mickey Lam
  • Publication number: 20160281915
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
  • Patent number: 9366379
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A Sommerfield
  • Publication number: 20150159804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg, Matthew A. Sommerfield
  • Patent number: D805523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg
  • Patent number: D853404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowman, Peter J. Carrasquillo, Michael P. Smith, Carl J. Hochberg