Display positioning apparatus and method
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1. An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a first work surface, the apparatus comprising:
- a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the first work surface;
a support column extending upward from the base at an obtuse angle with respect to the first work surface;
a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through an angled range of travel relative to the first work surface, the mounting portion configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the vertical range of travel; and
a second work surface coupled to the mounting portion and configured to simultaneously move with the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
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1. An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a first work surface, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the first work surface; a support column extending upward from the base at an obtuse angle with respect to the first work surface; a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through an angled range of travel relative to the first work surface, the mounting portion configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the vertical range of travel; and a second work surface coupled to the mounting portion and configured to simultaneously move with the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a first work surface, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the first work surface; a support column extending upward from the base at an obtuse angle with respect to the first work surface; a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through an angled range of travel relative to the first work surface, the mounting portion configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel; and a first support member configured to attach to the mounting portion, the first support member configured to support a keyboard, wherein the base comprises a clamp configured to attach the base about a back edge of the first work surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a first work surface, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including; a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the first work surface, and a clamp configured to attach the base about an edge of the first work surface; a support column extending upward from the base with respect to the first work surface; and a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through a range of travel relative to the first work surface, the mounting portion including an upwardly extending portion to which the electronic display is configured to be attached using a display mount, wherein the upwardly extending portion is directly coupled to the support column; and a first support member coupled to the mounting portion, the first support member configured to support the keyboard, wherein the mounting portion is configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. An apparatus for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard relative to a first work surface, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including a bottom surface for supporting the base upon the first work surface; a support column extending upward from the base; a mounting portion movably coupled to the support column through a range of travel relative to the first work surface, the mounting portion configured to simultaneously move the electronic display and the keyboard within the vertical range of travel; and a second work surface coupled to the mounting portion and configured to simultaneously move with the electronic display and the keyboard within the range of travel.
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