Patents by Inventor N. Michele Smithey

N. Michele Smithey 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).

  • Support apparatus for a chair
    Patent number: 6604786
    Abstract: A support apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The support apparatus is removably attachable to either the armrest of the chair, the back of the chair, or a desk. In this way, accessories—such as a computer, keyboard and/or a mouse—can be utilized by a person seated in the chair or standing near the chair. Also described is a support apparatus having two sides rotatably attachable to a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, Jerome J. Congleton, N. Michele Smithey
  • Chair guide
    Patent number: D458777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, N. Michele Smithey
  • Computer accessories and mouse deck
    Patent number: D463441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Neutral Posture Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Benden, N. Michele Smithey
  • Keyboard tray
    Patent number: D588145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Neutral Posture, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E Benden, Anthony K Chapman, N. Michele Smithey