Patents by Inventor John William Theis

John William 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).

  • Publication number: 20190270471
    Abstract: A mobile powered workstation can include a head unit assembly that can have at least one power outlet configured to provide power to at least one electronic device. The workstation can include a power system coupled to the head unit assembly. The power system can include a permanent battery and a battery assembly. The battery assembly can include a battery connection housing that can have a plurality of power connectors configured to electrically couple to a corresponding plurality of power connectors of a replaceable battery, the battery connection housing can have a first face and a second face that extends from the first face. The first face can define a first raised portion configured to engage with a corresponding first recessed portion in the replaceable battery. The second face can define a second raised portion configured to engage with a corresponding second recessed portion in the replaceable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Simon Hazzard, William Dale Tischer, John William Theis, Matthew J. Janechek, Troy Edward Townes
  • Publication number: 20190090630
    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: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20180279772
    Abstract: A height adjustable table can include a plurality of legs, a lower portion, a worksurface, a height adjustable surface, and a linkage. The worksurface can be supported by the plurality of legs and can include a fixed surface and a height adjustable surface. The fixed surface can be secured to at least one of the lower portion and the plurality of legs, and the fixed surface can define a recessed portion. The height adjustable surface can be movable between a raised position and a lowered position so that the height-adjustable surface retracts into the recessed portion when in the lowered position so that the height adjustable surface is coplanar with the fixed surface. The linkage can be configured to move the height adjustable surface between the lowered position and the raised position so that the height adjustable surface remains parallel to the fixed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun et al., John William Theis, Michael John Mullen
  • Publication number: 20180255922
    Abstract: A retention system for securing a portable electronic device to the work surface can include an elongated member. The elongated member can be adapted to couple with a work surface. The retention system can include a device clip. The device clip can be coupled to the elongated member. The device clip can be slidably engaged with the elongated member. The device clip can be adapted to engage with an edge of the portable electronic device located on the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: John William Theis, Michael John Mullen, Joshua Jerome Beissel, Saeb Salih Asamari, Thiem Chan Duong Wong
  • Publication number: 20180213929
    Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
  • Patent number: 9890899
    Abstract: An apparatus to hold an electronic device includes a housing assembly including a housing body; a first arm configured to extend from a first end of the body; a first hook and a second hook engaged to and extending from a first end region of the first arm, a portion of the first hook and a portion of the second hook extending toward the body, the first hook and the second hook forming a first hook pair to receive the device; a second arm configured to extend from a second end of the body; and a third hook and a fourth hook engaged to and extending from a first end region of the second arm, a portion of the third hook and a portion of the fourth hook extending toward the housing body, the third hook and the fourth hook forming a second hook pair to receive the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Theis, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Robert William Fluhrer, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Publication number: 20180020827
    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: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 9820566
    Abstract: Embodiments 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: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 9717329
    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 amounting 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: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 9668572
    Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
  • Publication number: 20170112276
    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: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20170009935
    Abstract: An apparatus to hold an electronic device includes a housing assembly including a housing body; a first arm configured to extend from a first end of the body; a first hook and a second hook engaged to and extending from a first end region of the first arm, a portion of the first hook and a portion of the second hook extending toward the body, the first hook and the second hook forming a first hook pair to receive the device; a second arm configured to extend from a second end of the body; and a third hook and a fourth hook engaged to and extending from a first end region of the second arm, a portion of the third hook and a portion of the fourth hook extending toward the housing body, the third hook and the fourth hook forming a second hook pair to receive the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: John William Theis, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Robert William Fluhrer, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Publication number: 20160309890
    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 amounting 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: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 9470357
    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: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20160278515
    Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
  • Publication number: 20160120300
    Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
  • Publication number: 20150320202
    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 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: D804487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventor: John William Theis