181 |
MODULAR COUNTER SYSTEM AND METHOD |
US15712551 |
2017-09-22 |
US20180084929A1 |
2018-03-29 |
Matko Papic; Carlos Renderos; Marie Claire Looze |
Customer service counters with specialized equipment may be used in airports and other settings. Counters in an airport may be used, for example, for ticketing, check-in, and baggage drop off services. Some aspects of the disclosure provide a modular counter system including a counter comprising at least one counter section. Each counter section includes a respective upper panel comprising a respective work surface, and a respective equipment pedestal bay, below the upper panel, for receiving one or more respective portable equipment pedestals therein. The system may further include the one or more respective portable equipment pedestals for each counter section. Each portable equipment pedestal is receivable within the corresponding equipment pedestal bay. The portable equipment pedestals may be configured for a particular user and/or service and may be swapped with one or more other pedestals configured for a different user and/or service. |
182 |
Adjustable desk platform |
US15378736 |
2016-12-14 |
US09924793B2 |
2018-03-27 |
Daniel G. Flaherty; David Patton; Sheng C. Wang |
An adjustable desk platform can include: an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface; a base located beneath the upper platform, the base defining a bottom surface without legs that is adapted to sit on an existing desk; first and second sets of arms coupling the upper platform to the base, wherein the first and second sets of arms are adapted for movement of the upper platform substantially in parallel with the base between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; and a user-operable locking mechanism associated with the upper platform, the locking mechanism adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position, and in at least one intermediate position between the fully raised position and the fully lowered position. Other features and embodiments are discussed. |
183 |
USER ARM SUPPORT FOR USE IN A ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM |
US15624579 |
2017-06-15 |
US20180078319A1 |
2018-03-22 |
Brent Michael NOBLES; Joan SAVALL |
A user system for a robotic surgical system, the user system including a handheld groundless user interface device configured to control the robotic surgical system, and a user console. The user console includes a seat and a first adjustable, ergonomic arm support linkage coupled to the seat, in which the first arm support linkage is movable between a folded storage configuration and at least one unfolded use configuration corresponding to at least one of a user characteristic and a surgical task characteristic. The at least one unfolded use configuration may be pre-stored in a database. |
184 |
MODULAR CONSOLE FRAME STRUCTURE AND CONSOLE |
US15686765 |
2017-08-25 |
US20180055222A1 |
2018-03-01 |
Richard Game; Matko Papic; Carlos Renderos; Randy Simington |
According to an aspect, there is provided a frame module for a console. The frame module comprises first and second spaced apart leg frames and respective upper and lower elongated frame sections extending between and interconnecting the first and second leg frames. The frame module may also comprise an intermediate frame section that is horizontally adjustable along the length of the upper and lower frame sections. Two or more frame modules may be connected to form a console frame structure. The console frame structure may comprise at least one pivot connection between the second leg frame of the first frame module and the first leg frame of the second frame module. For each pivot connection, the console frame structure may also include at least one support member pivotably connected to the first and second frame modules by the pivot connection. |
185 |
LOCKING RELEASE MECHANISM FOR AN ARTICULATED SUPPORT ARM |
US15142954 |
2016-04-29 |
US20170314731A1 |
2017-11-02 |
Robert Peter Glaser; Joshua Kawarii Littlefield; Cristian J. Daugbjerg; Paul Rene Borloz |
Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces. |
186 |
WORK SURFACE ARRANGEMENT |
US15507261 |
2015-06-10 |
US20170303680A1 |
2017-10-26 |
Josef GLÕCKL |
The invention relates to a work surface arrangement consisting at least of a standing work surface, a seated work surface, at least one planning board and a movement space having a center as basic elements; said basic elements are arranged at a random angle relative to each other around the movement space and are each arranged at a distance a1, . . . , an around an imaginary center, said distance lying within a radius ranging from about 0.30 m to 2.00 m, measured from a front edge of the basic element to the imaginary center. |
187 |
Rotary support and table assembly |
US15349232 |
2016-11-11 |
US20170295923A1 |
2017-10-19 |
Zongpu Liu; Wei Lu |
A rotary support includes a rotating member, a supporting member, an upper wire, a lower wire and a mounting base, the supporting member is held in the mounting base, the rotating member is inserted into the mounting base and rotatable relative to the supporting member, the upper wire is received in the rotating member and provided with an upper connector, the lower wire is received in the supporting member and provided with a lower connector, the upper connector and the lower connector is provided with a conductive recess and a conductive pin that are engaged one another. The upper wire can be freely rotated relative to the lower wire, thus the wires may not be damaged during the rotation of the table, and the rotation may not restricted by the wires. The connectors of the wires may be connected automatically to simplify the installation of the table. |
188 |
Movement device comprising a combined individual movement and block movement drive for a plurality of jointly guided movement units |
US14510851 |
2014-10-09 |
US09664263B2 |
2017-05-30 |
Eduard Nawrocki |
A linear movement device comprising at least two linear movement units which are guided in a movable manner along a shared linear movement axis, wherein the linear movement device comprises a first linear drive and a second linear drive, in such a way that each linear movement unit can be driven in movement along the linear movement axis merely by the first linear drive, merely by the second linear drive, and also by both linear drives together. The first and the second linear drive are coupled to the linear movement units so as to transmit drive force, in such a way that when only one of the first linear drive and the second linear drive is activated, the linear movement units can be driven in movement in a shared direction along the linear movement axis at different speeds. |
189 |
RAIL OR BAR ORGANIZER SYSTEM |
US15335394 |
2016-10-26 |
US20170112275A1 |
2017-04-27 |
DENNIS DANVILLE; PATRICK NOLAN; NOAH DINGLER; ANDREW J. MILLER; MICHAEL A. DOTSEY; BRYAN FITZGERALD ALLARD |
An office desktop organizer system including a rigid, tubular section with a triangular cross-section joinable with more sections in series via a connector joint in between sections and end caps covering the opposite ends of the tubular sections. The connector joints may be straight or have a bend. Add on office implements, such as a storage shelf, a drawer, a pencil box, a tape dispenser, a bin, a phone dock, a note pad stand, a USB port, or an AC outlet power center, each having an overarching arm, are connectable to the tubular section by engaging the overarching arm thereto. Eyelets in the end caps and connector joints allow the tubular section to be mounted to a wall using a screw, push pins, tape, etc. where the screw or pin head fits into the eyelet. |
190 |
Mobile Mulimedia Workstation |
US14859947 |
2015-09-21 |
US20160120303A1 |
2016-05-05 |
Ronald James Constantino; James Eric Preece; Robert James Worzalla |
A mobile multimedia workstation comprises a base, a mobile component attached to the base bottom side, first and second upright members attached to the top side and spaced apart to define an opening, a clamp comprising first and second clamp faces connected by an adjustable member positioned within the opening and adjustable to urge first and second clamp faces toward each other and in contact with front and rear surfaces of the first and second upright members to fix a position of the clamp along the first and second upright members, a first arm having a first end connected to the first clamp face through a pivot junction and a second end defining a slot, a post within the slot and a device connected to the post, a threaded member disposed through the slot for adjusting a slot width to restrain the post within the slot. |
191 |
INTELLIGENCE COMPUTER DESK AND CHAIR SYSTEM |
US14836967 |
2015-08-27 |
US20160058186A1 |
2016-03-03 |
Yu-Fing Liu |
An intelligence computer desk and chair system includes a platform, a carriage, and a control unit. The carriage is located on the platform. The control unit is electrically connected to the carriage. The control unit controls the carriage to move relative to the platform according to a built-in program. |
192 |
Desk configuration |
US14360340 |
2012-10-30 |
US09265343B2 |
2016-02-23 |
Josef Glöckl |
The specification relates to office furniture. In particular, the specification relates to a desk configuration with a plurality of desktops of different heights, to a method for producing a corresponding desk configuration and to the use of a program element for the desk configuration. |
193 |
MOBILE COMPUTER WORKSTATION |
US14772008 |
2014-02-23 |
US20160015167A1 |
2016-01-21 |
Fouad Geries ABU-AKEL; S.N.K. Gupta ANUMALASETTY; Christopher M. RADVANYI; Carey ROBERTS; Robert R. STEELE; Karl HAIDEN; John ZELENA; Johnson LIN; Nick BLACKBURN; Robert SOBIE |
A mobile computer workstation is disclosed and generally includes a base assembly, a power supply, a column assembly, a tray assembly, a monitor support assembly and a tray controller. The power supply can be housed in the base assembly. The column assembly is linearly extensible and extends upward from the base assembly. The column assembly can carry the tray assembly and monitor support assembly. The workstation can be optionally configured with a variety of storage solutions for any of a number of work environments and tasks. The tray assembly can house a computer that is integrated into the workstation. The tray controller provides a measure of security for the workstation by allowing access to the workstation and control over its features only by authorized users. |
194 |
ADJUSTABLE DESK PLATFORM |
US14714682 |
2015-05-18 |
US20150250303A1 |
2015-09-10 |
Daniel G. FLAHERTY |
An adjustable desk platform can include: an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface; a base located beneath the upper platform, the base defining a bottom surface without legs that is adapted to sit on an existing desk; first and second sets of arms coupling the upper platform to the base, wherein the first and second sets of arms are adapted for movement of the upper platform substantially in parallel with the base between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; and a user-operable locking mechanism associated with the upper platform, the locking mechanism adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position, and in at least one intermediate position between the fully raised position and the fully lowered position. Other features and embodiments are discussed. |
195 |
DESK ASSEMBLY |
US14633921 |
2015-02-27 |
US20150245707A1 |
2015-09-03 |
William SAAB |
A desk assembly is provided for use with a stationary chair. The top of the desk assembly includes a large movable portion that can slide toward a person already seated in the chair. The large movable work surface is sufficiently large to rest both forearms, wrists and hands thereon while working a computer keyboard, to take load off the person's arms, shoulders, neck, and back. The movable portion is free of the weight of other objects. A multi-degree-of-freedom display is independently mounted to stationary structure of the desk. The desk has auxiliary structure hr supporting peripheral devices, such as a printer. The desk has compartments that are exposed when the movable surface is moved to the open position, but that are otherwise concealed. The desk has drawers close to the chair that open on a vertical axis pivot. The desk has an electrical connections suite. |
196 |
Adjustable desk platform |
US14013285 |
2013-08-29 |
US09113703B2 |
2015-08-25 |
Daniel Flaherty |
Adjustable desk platform includes an upper platform defining a first substantially planar work surface; a lower platform defining a second substantially planar work surface; at least one set of pivot arms connecting the lower platform and the upper platform, the set of pivot arms including a primary pivot arm and a secondary pivot arm. The set of pivot arms is adapted to move the upper platform substantially in parallel with the lower platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position. A locking mechanism includes a plurality of perforations located in the primary pivot arm or the secondary pivot arm, a locking set fixed with respect to the upper platform or lower platform, the locking set including at least one anchor adapted to selectively engage at least one of the plurality of perforations, and a handle connected to the anchor by a linkage. |
197 |
Pull-out power and data tray, worksurface assembly and methods for the use thereof |
US13913031 |
2013-06-07 |
US09089209B2 |
2015-07-28 |
John Matthai; Leon Ransmeier |
A pull-out tray assembly includes a pull-out tray moveable between a closed position and an open position. A front of the tray moves downwardly and a rear of the tray moves upwardly as the tray is moved from the closed to the open position. Likewise, a front cavity is opened and a rear cavity is closed as the pull-out tray is moved from the closed position to the open position. In one embodiment, the pull-out tray assembly includes a slide mechanism pivotally supporting the pull-out tray at a first location on the tray and a track guiding the tray at a second location on the tray. In various embodiments, at least one of a power outlet and communication port is coupled to the pull-out tray. A worksurface assembly incorporating the pull-out tray is also provided, together with a method of using the pull-out tray. |
198 |
Adjustable desk platform |
US14183052 |
2014-02-18 |
US09055810B2 |
2015-06-16 |
Daniel G. Flaherty |
An adjustable desk platform includes an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface. A lower platform is located beneath the upper platform. At least one set of pivot arms connect the lower platform and the upper platform, the set of pivot arms including a primary pivot arm and a secondary pivot arm. The set of pivot arms is adapted to move the upper platform substantially in parallel with the lower platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position. A locking mechanism is associated with the set of pivot arms. The locking mechanism is adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position and in the fully lowered position. A keyboard tray is suspended below the upper platform, the keyboard tray adapted to support a computer keyboard. |
199 |
Adjustable desktop platform |
US13642651 |
2012-07-30 |
US08671853B2 |
2014-03-18 |
Daniel Flaherty |
An adjustable desktop workspace is disclosed having a base having a lower platform, an upper platform, and two pivoting arms mounted between the two. Each pivoting arm has a front and rear bracket. A locking lever on each arm fixedly engages the platform in an upright position at a variety of levels above the lower platform. There are also two stabilizing bars to limit side-to-side relative movement, and a biasing spring between the front and rear brackets to aide moving the upper platform. |
200 |
Stand-sit convertible workstation and methods associated therewith |
US13488955 |
2012-06-05 |
US08671851B1 |
2014-03-18 |
Patrick Minervini |
A convertible workstation includes a plurality of members and adjustable features to enable an operator of the convertible workstation to transition the convertible workstation from a sitting workstation to a standing workstation. |