Patents by Inventor Odd Oddsen

Odd 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: 20080061196
    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: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20070120024
    Abstract: A cabinet mount arm including an arm having an elongate ring and a housing extending therefrom. The elongate ring includes a first edge, a second edge, an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior wall and the exterior wall extend between the first edge and the second edge. The elongate ring further includes an aperture extending from the first edge to the second edge and defined by the interior wall of the elongate ring. The cabinet mount arm further includes a pivoting and locking mechanism enabling the arm to move relative to a swivel coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20070080266
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a plurality of arm mounts which are rotationally coupled in a vertical column in end to end relationship to provide a nested arrangement thereof. A support arm is attached to each of the arm mounts to which an electronic device is attached. The arm mounts are secured in nested arrangement between a pair of mounting plates which engage the ends of an elongated shield at least partially surrounding the arm mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20060266909
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size of the apparatus. Upper and lower channels of the device taper from a first width to a second width, providing a sleek and functional apparatus that can be used with heavy monitors, displays or other user equipment. When a forearm extension attached to an endcap of the apparatus, an interlocking washer and shaft configuration prevents the forearm extension-endcap connection from loosening during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20060266903
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size of the apparatus. Upper and lower channels of the device taper from a first width to a second width, providing a sleek and functional apparatus that can be used with heavy monitors, displays or other user equipment. When a forearm extension attached to an endcap of the apparatus, an interlocking washer and shaft configuration prevents the forearm extension-endcap connection from loosening during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20060202091
    Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus including a pole having a plurality of first elements exposed at an exterior surface of the pole. The apparatus also including a clamping member having a top surface, an outer surface and an inner surface having a second element. The second element cooperating with one of the first elements such that said clamping member is at least loosely affixed to the pole. The apparatus further including a collar adapted to be positioned about the clamping element. The clamping member affixing the collar to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry, Howard Williams
  • Publication number: 20060197003
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis. The torsion spring device may be adjustably tensioned by a tension mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20060181637
    Abstract: A quick release assembly is provided to enable a user to easily attach and detach electronic equipment such as a flat panel monitor to an extension arm or other mounting device. One embodiment of the quick release assembly includes an adapter plate for connecting to the electronic equipment, a connecting plate for securing to the mounting device, and a release plate disposed between the adapter plate and the connecting plate. When fully assembled, the user can press a release mechanism on the release plate to disengage the release plate and the connecting plate from the adapter unit. After the release mechanism is pressed, the connecting plate can be slid off of the adapter plate. Unlike conventional devices, it is not necessary to remove or loosen hard to reach fasteners in order to disconnect the electronic device from the mounting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20060060735
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter head having an opening aligned along an axis and a tilter bar received within the opening. The tilter head is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter assembly also includes a spring, such as a torsion spring, coupled to the tilter bar to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired movement of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen,, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20060006297
    Abstract: An extension arm apparatus is provided for mounting devices such as flat panel monitors above a workspace. The apparatus includes upper and lower channels connected to a pair of endcaps. One endcap may connect to the workspace and the other endcap may connect to an extension arm or the to device to be mounted. At least one of the channels includes a reinforcement structure providing additional support to the apparatus. The reinforcement structure is tapered. A forearm extension may also include a reinforcement structure. The endcaps may have interior spacers that provide clearance for the sidewalls of the channels, which may be fabricated without parting lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Howard Williams
  • Publication number: 20050279899
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a horizontally supportable beam and one or more mounting brackets for coupling an electronic device thereto. The beam is supportable from any number of support surfaces. The mounting brackets are provided with a projection to prevent twisting of the bracket during installation on the beam. One or more circular ribs within the bracket accommodate the use of curved beams. The mounting brackets enable positioning of the electronic device longitudinally along the beam at predetermined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20050279900
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a horizontally supportable beam and one or more mounting brackets for coupling an electronic device thereto. The beam is supportable from any number of support surfaces. The mounting brackets are provided with a projection to prevent twisting of the bracket during installation on the beam. One or more circular ribs within the bracket accommodate the use of curved beams. The mounting brackets enable positioning of the electronic device longitudinally along the beam at predetermined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20050189460
    Abstract: A plurality of components are provided to be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, one of the components includes a shaft holder having an opening formed therein. At least one of the brackets can be assembled from less than all of the components, wherein each of the brackets at least includes the shaft holder. The bracket can be used in the form of a wall mount, a clamp mount, a flat mount and the like for mounting a device to a supporting surface using the shaft holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20050136164
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing feed pellets, and a plant for the implementation of this method have been explained. The aim has been to improve the manufacturing of porous pellets, first and foremost to achieve a better control of the porosity than by known technique. The pellets come from a pelletizing machine (1) into a pellet chamber (3) which is kept at a pressure lower than the ambient pressure. From the chamber (3) the pellets are passed through an outlet (5) having a gate lock body (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: NUTRECO AQUACULTURE RESEARCH CENTRE AS
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Harald Skjorshammer, Fred Thorsen
  • Publication number: 20050121577
    Abstract: A wall mount assembly is provided for attaching an electronic device to a slat wall. The wall mount assembly includes a main body, a mount and a pair of clip assemblies to connect to the slat wall. The mount has a central opening to receive a support arm that holds the electronic device. The clip assemblies may be spaced apart on arms attached to the main body. The arms and main body are dimensioned so that electrical cables connected to the electronic device can be passed between the main body and the slat wall, providing cable management. Furthermore, a wall mount assembly kit may include assorted clips or brackets for attaching to different slat wall configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Bradley Derry
  • Publication number: 20050061931
    Abstract: A display arm having an elongated outer housing, an elongated inner housing telescopically engaged within the outer housing, a biasing member coupled with the outer housing and operative to counter-balance the inner housing within the outer housing, and a locking mechanism for locking the position of the inner housing relative to the outer housing. The locking mechanism may include a first locking vane and a second locking vane, each locking vane having a sloped surface abutting an edge of the inner housing and a second surface abutting an interior surface of the outer housing, wherein the sloped surfaces initiate spreading of the locking vanes when the locking vanes are pulled into an extended position by the locking mechanism such that the second surfaces engage the interior surface of the outer housing with sufficient force to prevent movement of the inner housing relative to the outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd Oddsen, Howard Williams
  • Publication number: 20050023422
    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: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20050006543
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20050001120
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting an electronic device. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps. 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 channel includes an integrally formed boss for securing a ball stud. A tensioning assembly is contained within the extension arm having one end coupled to the ball stud and the other end coupled to one of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Odd Oddsen
  • Patent number: 3999753
    Abstract: A tennis ball dispensing device for practicing tennis strokes that includes an inclined tubular chute for retaining and delivering balls to a flexible sock having an opening therein for permitting release of a ball therethrough, the sock being suspended from a pivotal ring located at the lower end of the chute. The balls move to the end of the chute under the force of gravity and are delivered into the sock to be releasably held therein as a result of the racket's striking the ball held in the sock, the ball being driven from the sock as a result of the racket striking the sock and ball. A ball escape indexing mechanism releases one ball at a time into the net as a result of pivoting of the ring when the ball and sock are struck by the racket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: Motion Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Desilets, Odd Oddsen