Patents by Inventor Michael D. Gonnerman

Michael D. Gonnerman 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: 7661226
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for an easy installation storm door for installation in a home. The door system may include a door panel that is mounted onto two vertical z-bar frames such that the door system can be installed in a left hinge or right hinge format. The z-bar frames are precut at the factory to be shorter than a standard doorframe so that they do not have to be cut during installation. Also included in the system are top and bottom expanders that fit onto a top and bottom side of the door panel so as to selectively adjust the vertical height of the door panel. The top and bottom expanders further insure a reasonable air and moisture barrier between the interior and exterior of the home. The door system further includes a lock assembly that is pre-installed such that it can be utilized whether the door system is installed in a left hinge or right hinge format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Keith Kibbel, Michael D. Gonnerman, Rashid Bharucha, Mark E. Abdella, Duane Pecinovsky, John M. Parkhurst, Gary L. Spoelstra, Todd N. Stratmoen, José Carlos Figueiredo da Cunha
  • Patent number: 6015120
    Abstract: Desktop flat panel display support system includes a base, a pivot support bracket assembly, and a support arm, with gas spring, leads to a single axis pivot where a flat panel display may be connected. The pivot support bracket assembly rotates about a vertical axis to provide azimuthil rotation of the support arm. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5992809
    Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5967479
    Abstract: Keyboard tray attached to support arm by a pivoting bracket assembly. The pivoting bracket assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly. The frictional assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and an easy breakaway frictional polymer disk between the metal surfaces. A nut, bolt and spring washer provide tension to the assembly. The brake assembly includes at least two planar metal surfaces and a steel washer between the metal surfaces. A fixed nut and threaded shaft with brake handle provide adjustable tension to lock the brake assembly. The keyboard tray may also include a mouse pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5947429
    Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted table mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and a steel coil spring, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator. The steel coil spring provides counterbalance force to the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5924665
    Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted ceiling mount system for support of a flat panel video display, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axes. Support arm having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and gas springs, offers elevational arm control without requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5918841
    Abstract: A rolling cart for a computer and flat panel display includes a base with plural castered dual wheels, a mounting pole projecting upward from the base, at least one pole mounting bracket, a pivot support bracket supported by the pole mounting bracket and securing a support arm which is suitable for supporting a flat panel display. Another pole mounting bracket supports another pivot support bracket and secures a second support arm having a pivot/brake assembly suitable for supporting a keyboard. Additionally, the cart supports a CPU bracket and a UPS mounting bracket. The pivot/brake assembly includes a frictional assembly and a brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller
  • Patent number: 5842672
    Abstract: Multi-jointed and pivoted support system for support of a flat panel video display and/or keyboard tray, incorporating a plurality of pivot points providing for pivotal motion of one or more components about a plurality of vertical, horizontal and elevational axis. Support arms having elevational pivot assemblies, including plastic friction washers and nitrogen gas springs which offer elevational arm control requiring constant and predetermined positioning effort on the part of the video display operator and keyboard operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Michael D. Gonnerman, Donald M. Voeller