Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Having means for supporting an electrical component
Reexamination Certificate
2001-04-13
2010-11-09
Chen, José V (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Having means for supporting an electrical component
C108S050010, C108S064000, C312S223600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07827920
ABSTRACT:
A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.
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Beck Robert L.
Birsel Ayse
Clark Jeffrey
DeHaan, III Richard
Kurrasch Andrew J.
Chen José V
Herman Miller Inc.
Leydig , Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
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