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: 20140332653Abstract: 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: July 24, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John W. Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 8839723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 8826831Abstract: 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. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John W. Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Publication number: 20140109803Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Jeffrey M. Eliason, Steve Nistler, Ron Saltz, Joe Funk
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Publication number: 20140104806Abstract: A stand for an electronic display. The stand includes a brake mechanism to selectively fix the position of the display at a desired vertical position. An actuator proximate an outer edge of the display to selectively lock and unlock the brake mechanism. A brake mechanism locked and unlocked by tilting a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey R. Mensing, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Mustafa A. Ergun
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Publication number: 20140084558Abstract: A cart comprising a base, and a work station supported by the base. The work station including a compartment, a work surface disposed above the compartment, and an opening mechanism. The work surface moveable between an open position to provide access to the compartment and a closed position to deny access to the compartment. The work station including a first opening mechanism adapted to concurrently translate and rotate the work surface. Methods of using such carts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Tony Peng
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Patent number: 8659884Abstract: A stand for an electronic display. The stand includes a brake mechanism to selectively fix the position of the display at a desired vertical position. An actuator proximate an outer edge of the display to selectively lock and unlock the brake mechanism. A brake mechanism locked and unlocked by tilting a display.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Peter Segar, Mustafa Ergun
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Publication number: 20130341476Abstract: 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: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Publication number: 20130277930Abstract: A tablet storage device includes a module on a cart frame that includes a wheeled base. A cart module defines a selectively accessible interior space having multiple storage slots within the interior space for holding tablets. In some cases a tablet storage device holds multiple tablets using two or more modules in a stacked arrangement on a wheeled base. Each module can hold a portion of the multiple tablets within storage slots within an interior space inside the module. The storage slots may have connectors for connecting to tablets, and the cart frame can have a network connection system that is adapted to provide a network connection for each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors. The cart frame may also have a power supply system for charging each tablet that is connected to one of the connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, Joe Funk, William D. Tischer, Peter Segar, David J. Prince
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Publication number: 20130279106Abstract: Support systems and related methods for supporting tablets and monitors. A stand that includes a monitor support portion configured to support a monitor and a tablet support portion configured to support a tablet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, William D. Tischer
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Publication number: 20130256489Abstract: Embodiments provide a counterbalancing lift mechanism for raising and lowering an electronic display. The lift mechanism includes a moving bracket in sliding engagement with a support bracket. As the moving bracket moves relative to the support bracket, a spring assembly deflects to provide a force to offset the weight of the load. A transition assembly manages the deflection of the spring assembly relative to movement of the moving bracket such that the necessary range of deflection is shorter than the moving bracket's desired range of travel. The lift mechanism also includes a cam assembly to convert the variable force from the spring assembly to a substantially constant force. In some cases the spring assembly, transition assembly, and cam assembly are all mounted to the moving bracket and move with the display. Methods for positioning an electronic display are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Saeb Asamarai
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Publication number: 20130200240Abstract: Embodiments provide a tilt mechanism for tilting an electronic display that includes at least two nested torsion springs to offset and/or balance the torque generated by a display acting on the tilt mechanism. In some cases a tilt mechanism includes first and second brackets pivotally coupled about a tilt axis. First and second springs are wound about a tilt axis such that the first spring is located at least partially within the second spring. The springs engage with the brackets to exert first and second torques between the first and the second brackets. In some cases such tilt mechanisms can be carried by stands, arms, carts, and the like. Methods of tilting electronic displays are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joe Funk, Mustafa A. Ergun
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Publication number: 20130146728Abstract: An apparatus for positioning items such as an electronic display, a keyboard, and/or a work surface. The apparatus includes a movement mechanism that provides multiple tilt positions for one or more displays supported by the apparatus. In some cases the movement mechanism enables adjustment of the display(s) between a generally horizontal viewing configuration and a generally declining viewing configuration. In some cases the apparatus includes a keyboard tray and a display mount coupled to a riser adapted to support an electronic display. The riser may be movable with respect to an operator or support member between a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Kevin Paulsen
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Publication number: 20130092805Abstract: One embodiment provides a tablet mounting system including a support having a tablet portion located near the first end of the support arm for supporting a tablet, a monitor portion located between the tablet portion and the second end of the support arm for supporting a display monitor, and a support portion located between the first end and the second end of the support arm for attaching the arm to a support object such as a desk, wall, desk stand, or display arm. In some cases, the support portion is located closer to the monitor portion of the support arm than to the tablet portion of the support arm. A tablet mount is configured to support a tablet and to attached to the tablet portion of the support arm. Methods for mounting tablets are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Joe Funk, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ergun
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Publication number: 20130068916Abstract: A stand useful for supporting one or more electronic displays. A stand useful for allowing one or more displays to be positioned at a wide variety of angles relative to a support surface. A stand that allows for the displays to be positioned at relatively extreme inclined angles. A stand useful for allowing an electronic display to be positioned closer to or away from a user while the angle is being adjusted. Methods of using such stands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Mensing, Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun C. Lindblad
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Patent number: 8286927Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Janice M. Sweere, legal representative, Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Jeffrey M. Eliason, Steve Nistler, Ron Saltz, Joe Funk
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Publication number: 20120187056Abstract: 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: July 26, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Publication number: 20120187256Abstract: Embodiments include a balance mechanism having a first cam and a second cam configured to convert a variable force exerted by the energy storage member into a substantially constant force applied to a mounting portion. The balance mechanism may be useful for balancing forces such that a user can set the height of an electronic display and/or other equipment attached to the balance mechanism at a number of heights within the range of travel allowed by the mechanism. Lift mechanisms, display positioning apparatuses, and height adjustable desks incorporating a multi-cam balance mechanism are also provided. A method of positioning a display is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Thiem Wong, Saeb Asamarai, John Cain
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Publication number: 20120119040Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus for positioning items such as an electronic display, a keyboard, and/or a work surface. The apparatus can be attached proximate an edge of a generally planar support member to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a display mount coupled to a support column and configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The support column may be movable with respect to support member between a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, John Cain, Peter Segar, Shaun C. Lindblad
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Publication number: 20120069508Abstract: The invention includes a display positioning assembly comprising a support, a display supported by the support, and a balance mechanism carried by the display and operatively connected to the support. The invention also includes an article for selectively exposing a display comprising a generally planar support surface having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A balance mechanism operatively connected to a display may be positionable between a storage position proximate the first side of the generally planar support surface and an exposed position proximate the second side of the generally planar support surface. The invention also includes an assembly for arresting the free fall of an object. The assembly may comprise an outer slide in sliding or rolling engagement with an inner slide, and a brake comprising at least one pivot member may be coupled to the inner slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Janice Sweere, Mustafa A. Ergun, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Jeffrey M. Eliason, Steve Nistler, Ron Saltz, Joe Funk