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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2018
Fellowes, Inc., Itasca, IL (US);
Shawn Michael Applegate, Streamwood, IL (US);
Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Round Lake Beach, IL (US);
James Edward Losser, St. Charles, IL (US);
Mark R. Gartz, Mount Prospect, IL (US);
Peter Maletich, Chicago, IL (US);
Dipan Pravin Surati, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Vadim Romanovich, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
FELLOWES, INC., Itasca, IL (US);
Abstract
A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.