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US 11,950,699 B1Granted
Desktop workspace that adjusts vertically
AssigneeOffice Kick, Inc.
InventorNathan Mark Poniatowski
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Abstract
A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
Claims29
A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform, wherein the keyboard platform is mounted at least partially underneath the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base allowing continuous sliding of the end of the arm;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base allowing continuous sliding of the end of the arm;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform,
- wherein one end of the gas spring is fixed to the work surface platform.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform,
- wherein the gas spring, the set of pivot arms, the base pivot point, and the platform pivot point align side-by-side when the desktop workspace is in a fully lowered position such that the desktop workspace adjusts vertically.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform,
- wherein the keyboard platform is mounted at least partially underneath the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform,
- wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform;
- a keyboard tray mechanism configured to hold the keyboard platform in the position that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform and to allow the keyboard platform to be stored under the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base allowing continuous sliding of the end of the arm;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform;
- a base configured to sit on an existing platform;
- a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the base and the set of pivot arms;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the set of pivot arms;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of an arm of the set of pivot arms between the end of the arm and either the work surface platform or the base;
- an element spanning from the arm of the set of pivot arms;
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform;
- and
- a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the base,
- wherein the locking device includes a handle that disengages the locking device once pressure is applied by a user.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform,
- wherein the keyboard platform is mounted at least partially underneath the work surface platform;
- and
- a height adjustment mechanism configured raise and lower the work surface platform relative to an existing platform, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms including a bottom pivot arm and a platform pivot arm pivotably connected to the work surface platform, the bottom pivot arm and the platform pivot arm connecting at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the platform pivot arm;
- a bottom pivot below the platform pivot point configured to allow the bottom pivot arm of the set of pivot arms to rotate relative to the existing platform;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm between the end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm and either the work surface platform or the existing platform;
- an element spanning from the bottom pivot arm;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform,
- wherein the gas spring acts as a locking device that holds the work surface platform at various vertical heights above the existing platform.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform,
- wherein the keyboard platform is mounted at least partially underneath the work surface platform;
- and
- a height adjustment mechanism configured raise and lower the work surface platform relative to an existing platform, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms including a bottom pivot arm and a platform pivot arm pivotably connected to the work surface platform, the bottom pivot arm and the platform pivot arm connecting at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the platform pivot arm;
- a bottom pivot below the platform pivot point configured to allow the bottom pivot arm of the set of pivot arms to rotate relative to the existing platform;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm between the end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm and either the work surface platform or the existing platform;
- an element spanning from the bottom pivot arm;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform,
- wherein the sliding mechanism includes a wheel mounted on the end of the arm.
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A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically, comprising:
- a work surface platform;
- a keyboard platform that protrudes out, down, and parallel to the work surface platform,
- wherein the keyboard platform is mounted at least partially underneath the work surface platform;
- and
- a height adjustment mechanism configured raise and lower the work surface platform relative to an existing platform, the height adjustment mechanism including:
- a set of pivot arms including a bottom pivot arm and a platform pivot arm pivotably connected to the work surface platform, the bottom pivot arm and the platform pivot arm connecting at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights;
- a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the work surface platform and the platform pivot arm;
- a bottom pivot below the platform pivot point configured to allow the bottom pivot arm of the set of pivot arms to rotate relative to the existing platform;
- a sliding mechanism on an end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm between the end of the bottom pivot arm or the platform pivot arm and either the work surface platform or the existing platform,
- wherein the sliding mechanism allows continuous sliding of the end of the arm;
- an element spanning from the bottom pivot arm;
- and
- a gas spring attached to the element to assist in elevation of the work surface platform.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.