Is a standing desk converter patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a standing desk converter have been patented many times, but "a standing desk converter" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

43 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “standing desk converter” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 40 best keyword matches we examined, 25 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2013.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: THERMOGENESIS GROUP INC (3), INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC (3), ORSINI JEAN-FRANCOIS (2), DERECKTOR MARINE TECH LLC (2).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47B (29), A47C (6), F16M (6), A63B (5).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a standing desk converter

Portable standing desk assembly US-12440020-B1 2025 · MCKSYMICK MARK J
A collapsible table system designed to transition between configurations as a sitting desk, standing desk, and a transport case. The system includes a tabletop assembly that also serves as a storage box for system components and a…
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Lifting column and electric standing desk WO-2025130268-A1 2025 · ZHEJIANG JIECANG LINEAR MOTION TECH CO LTD
The present invention relates to the field of linear actuators, and disclosed are a lifting column and an electric standing desk, which solve the problem of an excessive shaking amplitude of a spiral cable in the lifting column be…
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Standing desk mat US-11387004-B2 2022 · THERMOGENESIS GROUP INC
Standing desks, such as fixed work surfaces or height-adjustable desks or computer/workstation supports, provide relief from computer or other desk work that might otherwise force a user to remain seated. However, concerns about u…
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Powered sit-stand desk US-10993527-B2 2021 · THERMOGENESIS GROUP INC
Sit-stand desk, such as conversion desks, provide a convenient option for desk work by users who desire the option to selectively sit or stand. Often, the vertical distance between a keyboard and monitor differs when in the sittin…
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Automatic sit-stand chair and standing desk assembly WO-2021156847-A1 2021 · MEKAPOTULA DURGA REDDY
Mechanism for automatic posture changing, exercising ergonomic sit- stand chair and standing desk that gives exercising input commands to a computer allows the user to do exercise while working in computer and to input commands to…
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Method and apparatus to keep track of performance data and user's preferences while using a standing desk and fitness devices US-11058223-B2 2021 · INVENTU RES INC
A network of devices that include Workspace Fitness Devices, such as Smart Under-the-desk Bikes and Smart Desk Controllers embedded in Smart Sit-and-Stand Desks that connect or “talk” to one another, electronically identify indivi…
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Arm-based sit-stand workstation US-11039684-B2 2021 · INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
An arm-based sit-stand workstation is disclosed in which a height-position of the attached workstation portion is adjustable via adjustment of the position of the articulating arm. The workstation comprises a release mechanism tha…
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Convertible sit-to-stand desk US-10258148-B1 2019 · BRUNSWICK CORP
A convertible sit-to-stand desk has a desktop that is manually movable into and between a lowered position and a raised position, a base that is configured to support the desktop with respect to a supporting surface, and a support…
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Sit-stand workstation with adjustable keyboard tray US-10463147-B2 2019 · INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation for attaching to a support surface. The workstation includes a base having at least one fastener for securing the base to the support surface and a column attached to the…
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Stowable exercise chair for standing desks US-10342355-B2 2019 · DERECKTOR MARINE TECH LLC
The chair of the present disclosure balances safety, comfort, ergonomics, numerous desk geometries, a variety of floor surfaces, the physics of cantilevered elements, the height of floor obstacles, and a large range of body types/…
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Electric sit-stand workstation with display support apparatus US-9958108-B2 2018 · INNOVATIVE OFFICE PRODUCTS LLC
In one respect, the invention of the present application is an electric sit-stand workstation comprising a stationary column and a height adjustment assembly including an attached worksurface and at least one display support assem…
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Adjustable Height Standing Desk US-2017196351-A1 2017 · FAILING JOHN
A height adjustable, standing desk suitable for use on conventional desks is presented. The standing desk of the present invention utilizes a scissor lift mechanism to raise and lower the desktop surface. The standing desk is pres…
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Standing and sitting desk WO-2016190464-A1 2016 · JEONG SEUL KI
The present invention relates to a standing and sitting desk in which one desk can be freely converted for standing and sitting use, wherein a sub top board disposed in a seating recess formed in a main top board has a top end tha…
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Light, foldable and portable standing desk device US-9351562-B2 2016 · ORSINI JEAN-FRANCOIS
A device to set up on a regular work desk—and to extend such a regular work desk—so that the user can work standing up which is healthier than sitting down for extended periods of time as most the nation's work force does. The…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a standing desk converter been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Desk converters differ mainly in the lifting linkage and counterbalance.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.