Humanscale Corporation

Greg Allison

David N Wong

Ross Velazquez

Robert Principe

Aaron Klein

A weight-sensitive, reclinable seating apparatus that features a backrest pivot mechanism positioned entirely within the seat assembly () of the seating apparatus. The backrest pivot mechanism comprises a plurality of ramp assemblages positioned within the seat assembly (), with the ramp assemblages each comprising one or more motion-facilitating components () that engage one or more ramps (). The motion-facilitating components () cooperate with the ramps () to provide a virtual pivot () for the backrest () that is projected above the seat surface. The backrest pivot mechanism minimizes the vertical drop of the backrest during the recline motion, which in turn minimizes the seat lift during the recline motion. By minimizing the magnitude of the backrest drop and the seat lift during a recline operation, the seating apparatus reduces the displacement of the functional pivot from the ideal pivot point as the chair reclines.

Reclinable seating apparatus

A monitor mounting system which includes a crossbar having at least one monitor mounting bracket positioned thereon. A support arm is configured to adjust the vertical height of the crossbar and a pivot assembly is positioned between the support arm and the crossbar, with the pivot assembly configured to allow limited pivot adjustment of the crossbar in order to level the crossbar to the horizontal position.

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Allentown, PA, United States of America

Greg Allison