Jeffrey R Mensing

US Patent:

20110193524, Aug 11, 2011

Filed:

Feb 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/025782

Inventors:

Joel Hazzard - Osceola WI, US
Robert Fluhrer - Prior Lake MN, US
Peter Segar - Burnsville MN, US
Mustafa A. Ergun - Shoreview MN, US
Shaun Christopher Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US
Jeffrey Mensing - Plymouth MN, US
John Theis - St. Paul MN, US
Joe Funk - Rosemount MN, US
John Caln - St. Cloud MN, US

Assignee:

ERGOTRON, INC. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320114

Abstract:

Systems and methods for charging and/or networking mobile computing devices. A cart for storing, charging, and/or networking mobile computing devices. A portable interface between a mobile computing device and a cart. A docking station module having a plurality of docking stations.

US Patent:

20120019990, Jan 26, 2012

Filed:

Dec 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/961920

Inventors:

Peter Segar - Burnsville MN, US
Jeffrey R. Mensing - Plymouth MN, US
Shaun C. Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US
Saeb Asamarai - Columbia Heights MN, US
Mustafa Ergun - Shoreview MN, US

Assignee:

ERGOTRON, INC. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H05K 7/00
B21K 21/16

US Classification:

36167901, 2481258, 2481259, 294011

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20130068916, Mar 21, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422387

Inventors:

Jeffrey Mensing - Plymouth MN, US
Mustafa A. Ergun - Plymouth MN, US
Shaun C. Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US

Assignee:

ERGOTRON, INC. - Eagan MN

International Classification:

F16M 11/00

US Classification:

248558, 248121, 2481221

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20130270404, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Apr 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/861566

Inventors:

David J. Prince - St. Paul MN, US
Jeffrey Mensing - Plymouth MN, US
Joe Funk - St. Paul MN, US

International Classification:

F16M 13/02
F16M 11/14

US Classification:

2481221, 24828831, 2482761, 248126

Abstract:

Some embodiments provide a pivot mechanism and/or system that includes a support member defining a cavity and an extension member at least partially located within the cavity. In some cases one or more inner surfaces of the cavity can provide one or more pivots defining multiple pivot axes about which the extension member is generally pivotable through corresponding pivot ranges. The extent of the pivot ranges can be defined by the cavity within the support member. In some cases cooperating clamp members engage the extension member and the support member to retain the extension member within the cavity. The clamp members may also include sliding surfaces that slidingly engage with the support member to provide frictional resistance to pivoting movement of the extension member. Electronic display pivoting and positioning systems are also provided as are methods for positioning and pivoting electronic displays.

US Patent:

20100096515, Apr 22, 2010

Filed:

Nov 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/614032

Inventors:

Joel Hazzard - Osceola WI, US
Saeb Asamarai - Columbia Heights MN, US
Ryan Dahl - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Peter Segar - Burnsville MN, US
Jeffrey Randall Mensing - Plymouth MN, US
Shaun Christopher Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US

International Classification:

F16M 11/20
F16M 13/00

US Classification:

248121, 248207

Abstract:

A convertible mounting system for selectively positioning a flat panel display on either a generally horizontal surface or a generally vertical surface. In some embodiments, the convertible mounting system includes a first mount portion and a second mount portion. The first mount portion cooperates with the second mount portion in a first orientation to position a flat panel display on a generally horizontal surface. The first mount portion also cooperates with the second mount portion in a second orientation to position the flat panel display on a generally vertical surface.

US Patent:

20220265038, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Oct 27, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/292927

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Jeffrey Randall Mensing - Eden Prairie MN, US
Mustafa Ergun - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

A47B 9/02
A47B 21/02

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20190269236, Sep 5, 2019

Filed:

Mar 1, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/290766

Inventors:

Shaun Christopher Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US
Jeffrey Randall Mensing - Blaine MN, US
Thiem Chan Duong Wong - BrooklynPark MN, US
Mark Alan Kottman - Minneapolis MN, US
Michael Anthony Apolloni - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
David James Prince - Saint Paul MN, US
George Charles Willard Runger - Chandler AZ, US

International Classification:

A47B 9/08
A47B 9/02
A47B 21/02

Abstract:

A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod.The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.

US Patent:

20190269239, Sep 5, 2019

Filed:

Mar 1, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/290840

Inventors:

Shaun Christopher Lindblad - Lino Lakes MN, US
Jeffrey Randall Mensing - Blaine MN, US
Thiem Chan Duong Wong - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Mark Alan Kottman - Minneapolis MN, US
Michael Anthony Apolloni - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
David James Prince - Saint Paul MN, US
George Charles Willard Runger - Chandler AZ, US

International Classification:

A47B 21/02
A47B 3/00
A47B 21/04
A47B 9/02

Abstract:

A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.