Patents by Inventor Odd N. Oddsen

Odd N. Oddsen 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).

  • Publication number: 20040011938
    Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20040014349
    Abstract: A connector system for an electronic device having a plurality of connectors includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to the electronic device. The mounting bracket includes a plurality of pins extending outwardly therefrom. A plate is provided with a plurality of openings adapted to receive a corresponding one of the pins for releasably securing the mounting bracket to the plate. A connector block is coupled to the plate, the connector block including a plurality of openings each adapted to secure a connector therein. The connectors within the connector block simultaneously coupling with the connectors of the electronic device when the mounting bracket is secured to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20040004170
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030234328
    Abstract: A forearm extension for an adjustable extension arm for mounting an electronic device. The forearm extension provides a cable pathway therethrough in which a cable for an electronic device may extend for protecting and/or obscuring the cable from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: 6619606
    Abstract: A tilter assembly for an electronic device such as a liquid crystal display includes a swivel bolt having an opening at one end thereof, a swivel lug having one end pivotably attached to the swivel bolt within the opening, and an adapter having an opening within which the other end of the swivel lug is secured. The tilter assembly is attachable to an adjustable extension arm which is mounted to a supporting surface for positional manipulation of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Howard M. Williams, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6609691
    Abstract: An adjustable extension arm for mounting an electronic device includes interconnected members which are rotatable or pivotable relative to each other. The interconnected members provide a cable pathway through which a cable for the electronic device may extend for protecting and/or obscuring the cable from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030146359
    Abstract: An articulated modular mounting arm for mounting electronic peripheral devices in a statically balanced adjustable position is disclosed. This mounting arm differs from the prior art in that several of its components are constructed from lengths of stock materials that are cut down to a user specified length within preset limits. This enables the manufacture to reduce inventory of the various components because one stock component may serve the need for several length arms. In addition, molds for each of the various lengths are not required, further lowering the production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030116687
    Abstract: An adjustable display arm includes a telescoping assembly for positioning an electronic component in a plurality of vertical positions. The adjustable display arm is maintained in a plurality of vertical positions in the absence of upward or downward forces applied thereto by a counterbalancing assembly. Further, the adjustable display arm can be releasably locked in any one of a plurality of vertical positions using a locking assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030085328
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030080269
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030080268
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, includes a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also includes a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030075655
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, includes a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also includes a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030075654
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: 6505988
    Abstract: A tilter for positioning electronic devices such as flat-screen monitors. The tilter includes a support block pivotally attached to a center tilt mount, and a shaft that is capable of engaging an extension arm or other components that attach to a support block. A rotating plate is rotatably secured to the center tilt mount. An adapter plate that is capable of securing the tilter to a variety of standardized fastening regions is secured to either the rotating plate or the center tilt mount. The tilter allows for the rotational positioning of an electronic device about one or more axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030001058
    Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The systems are configurable mounting systems for mounting an arm device. The systems comprise a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a “reverse” wall mount, or table or “flat” mount, a panel mount, and a slat mount. The components of the mounting apparatuses and systems all include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus. A variety of attachment configurations are provided to attach the shaft holder to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Stephen B. Goldman
    Inventor: ODD N. ODDSEN
  • Patent number: 6499704
    Abstract: A polestand that supports and elevates peripheral devices such as electronic flat screen computer monitors. The polestand has either a base, a pole, and a collar or a pole, which can be vertically secured, and a collar. The collar has a support mount that accommodates components including a moveable extension arm and a tilter which are attached to the peripheral device. The polestand is balanced in such a way as to prevent or minimize the risk of tipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020190172
    Abstract: Mounting system for mounting an adjustable arm for a peripheral device. The system includes a set of components which may be configured to create a clamp mount, a wall mount, a reverse wall mount, or table or flat mount, a panel mount and a slat mount. The components include a shaft holder for receiving the shaft of the arm apparatus and a pair of L-shaped brackets. One of the brackets includes a pair of extending pins which are received within openings within the other flange when assembling the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: 6478274
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, comprises a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also comprises a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020148936
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20020079415
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, includes a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also includes a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen