Patents by Inventor Mark E. Benden
Mark E. Benden 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: 20230232993Abstract: A stool includes a base with a post extending therefrom. A seat is connected to a distal end of the post. In some configurations, the seat may be configured to act as a deployable back rest. A deployable anti-fatigue mat is connected to the base. In some configurations, the deployable anti-fatigue mat is attached to the base via a hinged connection. In some configurations, the deployable anti-fatigue mat is attached to the base with a sliding connection that allows the deployable anti-fatigue mat to slide out from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Jackson C. Jarman
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Publication number: 20220296168Abstract: The biometric and performance monitoring system includes a computer having a mouse and a keyboard electronically coupled thereto. A first sensor is disposed in the mouse, and is electrically coupled to the computer. A second sensor is disposed in the keyboard and is electrically coupled to the computer. The first sensor and the second sensor measure biometric parameters of a user. A computer-readable storage medium is associated with the computer and is adapted for storing the biometric parameters and the performance parameters. The computer measures performance parameters associated with the mouse and with the keyboard. The computer at least one of provides an alert to the user, electronically communicates with a medical service provider, and electronically communicates with a supervising entity responsive to analysis of changes in the biometric parameters and the performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Joohyun Rhee
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Patent number: 11006744Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Publication number: 20200000216Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Mark E. BENDEN
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Patent number: 10426260Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Publication number: 20180132608Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. BENDEN
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Patent number: 9961990Abstract: An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Patent number: 9254037Abstract: A seat and desk assembly has a seat integrated with a desk by a interconnecting base and floor. One or both of the seat or desk can be disconnected from the assembly and used independently. Removable panels for the desk can be used to display information and hold replaceable placards for various purposes. The height of the seat and desk can be adjusted on the assembly, and the bottom rest of the seat can be pivoted up against the back to allow a user to stand on the floor as a standing platform with a lumbar support curve positioned for leaning support of the low-back while standing. The depth of the seat can also be adjusted relative to the desk to provide additional room for standing. Additionally, the tabletop of the desk may be able to slide fore-aft relative to the seated user.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Publication number: 20140084646Abstract: The invention generally relates to a protective seating assembly which includes a protective garment, generally in the form of a vest, preferably in combination with an aesthetic covering of natural or man-made material or a combination of those materials typically associated with a seat covering and all the inclusive hardware associated with attaching the protective vest and aesthetic covering and securing them to a seating device until such time as they may need to be removed for use by a user for the purpose of self-protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Positivemotion, LLCInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Publication number: 20140020606Abstract: An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Mark E. Benden
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Publication number: 20140008943Abstract: A seat and desk assembly has a seat integrated with a desk by a interconnecting base and floor. One or both of the seat or desk can be disconnected from the assembly and used independently. Removable panels for the desk can be used to display information and hold replaceable placards for various purposes. The height of the seat and desk can be adjusted on the assembly, and the bottom rest of the seat can be pivoted up against the back to allow a user to stand on the floor as a standing platform with a lumbar support curve positioned for leaning support of the low-back while standing. The depth of the seat can also be adjusted relative to the desk to provide additional room for standing. Additionally, the tabletop of the desk may be able to slide fore-aft relative to the seated user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Mark E. Benden
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Patent number: 8303011Abstract: The present invention provides an emergency medical transportation vehicle comprising a two or three-wheeled motorcycle having a structural frame that encompasses a platform horizontally disposed along the wheel-base, where the platform has a front flat surface, and two rear surfaces extending from the front flat surface on either side of the rear wheel. The rear surfaces have sides extending vertically therefrom. The motorcycle carries the load of driver and patient, provides a safe, stable patient transportation, where passenger and rider are in one plane with the rider below and in complete view of the driver. The vehicle has a movable seat for the driver and chambers for placement of emergency medical equipment and supplies.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Mark E. Benden, Eric K. Wilke
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Publication number: 20100213731Abstract: The present invention provides an emergency medical transportation vehicle comprising a two or three-wheeled motorcycle having a structural frame that encompasses a platform horizontally disposed along the wheel-base, wherein said platform has a front flat surface, and two rear surfaces extending from said front flat surface on either side of the rear wheel, said rear surfaces bracketed by sides extending vertically. The motorcycle carries the load of driver and patient, provides a safe, stable means of patient transportation, wherein passenger and rider are in one plane with said rider below and in complete view of the driver. The vehicle has a movable seat for the driver and chambers for placement of emergency medical equipment and supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Eric K. Wilke
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Patent number: 7104606Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Jerome J Congleton, Mark E Benden, Rebecca Congleton Boenigk, John C Guillen
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Patent number: D541061Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Anthony K. Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
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Patent number: D543038Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, Maria R. Sanchez
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Patent number: D557513Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Christopher A. Smith
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Patent number: D588145Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, N. Michele Smithey
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Patent number: D649368Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. Benden
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Patent number: D649369Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Mark E. Benden