Patents by Inventor John Theis

John Theis 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).

  • Patent number: 8839723
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20130341476
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 8596591
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a support and a bracket adapted to couple to a display movably coupled to the support along a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the bracket and support to counterbalance the bracket and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member operatively coupled with a cam member to provide a substantially constant counterbalancing force along the range of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar
  • Patent number: 8544811
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a base and a lift arm adapted to couple to a display, the lift arm pivotally coupled to the base providing a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the lift arm and the base to counterbalance the lift arm and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member to counterbalance the lift arm and an attached display along the range of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar, John Cain
  • Publication number: 20120187056
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20110278424
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a base and a lift arm adapted to couple to a display, the lift arm pivotally coupled to the base providing a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the lift arm and the base to counterbalance the lift arm and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member to counterbalance the lift arm and an attached display along the range of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar, John Cain
  • Publication number: 20110278414
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a support and a bracket adapted to couple to a display movably coupled to the support along a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the bracket and support to counterbalance the bracket and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member operatively coupled with a cam member to provide a substantially constant counterbalancing force along the range of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar
  • Publication number: 20110193524
    Abstract: Systems and methods for charging and/or networking mobile computing devices. A cart for storing, charging, and/or networking mobile computing devices. A portable interface between a mobile computing device and a cart. A docking station module having a plurality of docking stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert Fluhrer, Peter Segar, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Mensing, John Theis, Joe Funk, John Caln
  • Publication number: 20050139734
    Abstract: A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect, a method of supporting a monitor includes providing an energy storage member and a cam which are cooperatively positioned so as to move relative to each other along the path of motion. As the energy storage member moves along the path relative to the cam, the cam displaces the energy storage member and thereby changes a force applied by the energy storage member on the cam, and wherein the cam converts the force applied by the energy storage member into a supporting force on the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Harry Sweere, Robert Fluhrer, Khalid Al-Zebdeh, Jeff Eliason, Shaun Lindblad, Matthew Showalter, John Theis, Cory Benson
  • Publication number: 20050121578
    Abstract: A locking joint device and method is provided. Embodiments of joint devices provided include selective adjustment to a user. Also provided is a selective locking joint that securely locks a position of a joint such as an elevation joint, once a position is selected. Embodiments of joints are provided with a simple design that is inexpensive to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Khalid Alzebdeh, Robert Fluhrer, John Theis