Company patents

CKnapp Sales, Inc.

CKnapp Sales, Inc. surprisingly shows a strong, albeit potentially shifting, focus on "Tables & Desks," representing 35.6% of its portfolio, with a significant 62.5% YoY growth in 2025 before a -38.5% decline so far in 2026, while its "Mounting Frames & Stands" category, at 14.4% of the portfolio, has seen fluctuating growth including a 100.0% YoY increase in 2025, suggesting an evolving strategy beyond its core consumer offerings.

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Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

90 US filings (since 2023) · 6 categories · 12 themes

Height & Tilt Adjustment Mechanisms

Mechanical or electromechanical systems that enable the vertical height or angular tilt of furniture surfaces, such as tabletops or display mounts, to be precisely adjusted.

Tables & Desks
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25since 2023
+71.4%YoY
Ergonomic & Adjustable Exercise Machines

Design improvements in exercise equipment focusing on user comfort, safety, adjustability, and space-saving features like folding mechanisms or modular components for home or gym use.

Sports Equipment
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22since 2023
+120.0%YoY
Electronic Device Specific Mounts

Support structures and stands specifically engineered for electronic devices such as displays, tablets, cameras, or handheld devices, often incorporating features for viewing angle adjustment, stability, or power/data integration.

Mounting Frames & Stands
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14since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Modular Furniture Assembly

Design principles and connection methods that facilitate the easy assembly, disassembly, reconfiguration, or integration of functional modules and components in furniture systems.

Tables & Desks
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6since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Wall & Ceiling Mounting Systems

Brackets, frames, and fixtures designed to securely attach items to vertical wall surfaces or overhead ceiling structures, addressing challenges like material strength, load distribution, or suspension system integration.

Mounting Frames & Stands
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4since 2023
new
Quick-Release & Detachable Mounting

Systems designed for rapid and secure attachment and detachment of devices or components to a main support structure, often employing snap-fit, clamping, or magnetic mechanisms for convenience and flexibility.

Mounting Frames & StandsFasteners
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3since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Ergonomic & Actuated Comfort Features

Integration of mechanisms, sensors, and actuators to provide dynamic adjustments for user comfort, such as lumbar support, reclining positions, massage functions, or controlled movement.

Furniture (Chairs, Beds)
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3since 2023
new
Adjustable & Telescopic Support Structures

Mechanisms allowing for changes in the length, height, angle, or position of a support frame or component, often using sliding, rotating, or telescoping elements to achieve desired configurations.

Mounting Frames & Stands
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3since 2023
n/a
Specialized Equipment Support (Non-Electronic)

Mounting and support solutions tailored for specific non-electronic equipment, such as medical devices, sports gear, or musical instruments, often including features like vibration dampening, bag suspension, or ergonomic positioning.

Mounting Frames & Stands
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2since 2023
new
Automated Drawer & Rail Systems

Guide rails and associated drive mechanisms, often electric, designed for smooth, controlled, and sometimes automated movement of drawers, shelves, or other movable furniture parts within cabinets or assemblies.

Tables & Desks
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Secure & Organized Storagefiltered

Furniture designs that incorporate specialized compartments, locking mechanisms, or automated retrieval systems to secure, organize, or control access to stored items within cabinets, desks, or appliances.

Tables & Desks
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2since 2023
n/a
Specialized Seating Applications

Chairs and seating systems specifically designed for particular environments or user needs, such as medical procedures, physical therapy, or accessibility, often incorporating specialized features for safety, mobility, or support.

Furniture (Chairs, Beds)
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1since 2023
new

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