Patents by Inventor Mustafa A. Ergun
Mustafa A. Ergun 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: 20240041201Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Patent number: 11839293Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Publication number: 20230389693Abstract: A coupling system between the frame and the leg assembly of a workstation is described. The coupling system can be configured to selectively attach and detach the leg assembly from the frame. The leg assembly can include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to adjust the length of the leg. The leg assembly can include a leg coupling feature and the frame can have a frame coupling feature. The leg coupling feature can be configured to engage with the frame coupling feature, for instance to attach the leg to the frame. The workstation can include a latch configured to engage with the leg assembly. Engagement of the latch with the leg assembly can secure a position of the leg with respect to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Michael P. Barros, Michael Anthony Apolloni, Nicholas Robert Swartz, Robert William Fluhrer
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Patent number: 11805902Abstract: An electric assisted height adjustable workstation featuring an integrated user interface for height adjustment and power control resulting in zero standby power consumption is described. Power is connected to the workstation via a physical movement of the integrated user interface causing an integrated connector to complete a circuit. Power is disconnected between the power source and the workstation via physical retraction of the integrated UI or an automatic retraction if the user interface remains inactive for a period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Dominic A. Del Vecchio, William Dale Tischer, Mustafa Ergun, Mark Alan Kottman, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Matthew J. Janechek, Charles S. Christ, Jr.
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Patent number: 11771216Abstract: A coupling system between the frame and the leg assembly of a workstation is described. The coupling system can be configured to selectively attach and detach the leg assembly from the frame. The leg assembly can include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism, can be configured to adjust the length of the leg. The leg assembly can include a leg coupling feature and the frame can have a frame coupling feature. The leg coupling feature can be configured to engage with the frame coupling feature, for instance to attach the leg to the frame. The workstation can include a latch configured to engage with the leg assembly. Engagement of the latch with the leg assembly can secure a position of the leg with respect to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Michael P. Barros, Michael Anthony Apolloni, Nicholas Robert Swartz, Robert William Fluhrer
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Publication number: 20230255346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11672334Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electronic display 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11533988Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
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Publication number: 20220354247Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Patent number: 11445817Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Publication number: 20220265038Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
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Publication number: 20220257003Abstract: A coupling system between the frame and the leg assembly of a workstation is described. The coupling system can be configured to selectively attach and detach the leg assembly from the frame. The leg assembly can include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism, can be configured to adjust the length of the leg. The leg assembly can include a leg coupling feature and the frame can have a frame coupling feature. The leg coupling feature can be configured to engage with the frame coupling feature, for instance to attach the leg to the frame. The workstation can include a latch configured to engage with the leg assembly. Engagement of the latch with the leg assembly can secure a position of the leg with respect to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Mustafa Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Michael P. Barros, Michael Anthony Apolloni, Nicholas Robert Swartz, Robert William Fluher
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Publication number: 20220211170Abstract: An electric assisted height adjustable workstation featuring an integrated user interface for height adjustment and power control resulting in zero standby power consumption is described. Power is connected to the workstation via a physical movement of the integrated user interface causing an integrated connector to complete a circuit. Power is disconnected between the power source and the workstation via physical retraction of the integrated UI or an automatic retraction if the user interface remains inactive for a period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Dominic A. Del Vecchio, William Dale Tischer, Mustafa Ergun, Mark Alan Kottman, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Matthew J. Janechek, Charles S. Christ, JR.
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Publication number: 20220202178Abstract: A workstation including a height-adjustable work surface is described. The workstation includes a frame, and the work surface is configured to translate relative to the frame to vary a height of the work surface. A lift assembly configured to assist translation of the work surface relative to the frame. The lift assembly includes a moveable component and translation of the moveable component results in a translation of the work surface relative to the frame. A translation sensor is coupled to one of the frame or the movable component, and it is configured to measure translation of the moveable component relative to the frame. A control circuit is in communication with the translation sensor to determine an amount of translation of the work surface relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Mustafa Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, William Dale Tischer, Jeffrey Aymond
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Publication number: 20220175133Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11311102Abstract: A height adjustable device including a counterbalance mechanism configured to be affixed adjacent to a rear portion of a vertical support member, a worksurface configured to be affixed adjacent to a front portion of the vertical support member, and a mounting member configured to slidably couple the worksurface to the counterbalance mechanism; wherein a portion of the mounting member extends through an opening defined in the vertical support member.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Robert Swartz, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, David James Prince, Michael John Mullen, James Robert Lucas, Mustafa Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer
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Patent number: 11284713Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electronic display is described. 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11033102Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
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Publication number: 20210169217Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Publication number: 20210161288Abstract: A height adjustable device including a counterbalance mechanism configured to be affixed adjacent to a rear portion of a vertical support member, a worksurface configured to be affixed adjacent to a front portion of the vertical support member, and a mounting member configured to slidably couple the worksurface to the counterbalance mechanism; wherein a portion of the mounting member extends through an opening defined in the vertical support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Robert Swartz, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, David James Prince, Michael John Mullen, James Robert Lucas, Mustafa Ergun, Robert William Fluhrer