Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Including component designed to receive a disparate article... – Task-area type repositionable component
Patent
1998-10-23
1999-10-26
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Including component designed to receive a disparate article...
Task-area type repositionable component
52 366, 52239, E04B 274, A47B 100
Patent
active
059706627
ABSTRACT:
A system for subdividing a building space into work areas includes interconnectable partition panels, each having an internal frame with a plurality of horizontal frame members located at predetermined heights. The horizontal frame members each have at least one horizontal row of slots, and at least one of the horizontal frame members is located slightly above an optimal worksurface height for supporting an interactively used datum shelf. Furniture components are attachable to the horizontal frame members at selected horizontal positions, including the datum shelf, an undershelf storage unit, and an upper storage unit. A mobile furniture unit is provided having a worksurface located at an optimal worksurface height, the worksurface having a cantilevered edge section that can be extended partially under the datum shelf at a selected optimal depth for coordinated and efficient use of the datum shelf concurrent with using the worksurface. The furniture unit is constructed to maximize floor space and storage within an office area or work area while maintaining a minimum footprint. Further, the furniture unit allows user reconfiguration and provides for maximum work efficiency and adaptability. Also, the work area defined by the instant construction is noticeably open and spacious, even where the actual work area size is less than traditional office sizes, such as where the work area size is equal to or less than 6 feet by 6 feet.
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Exhibit A is a brochure entitled Knoll-Hannah Desk System, 18 pages, dated Oct. 1986.
Exhibit B is a brochure entitled Knoll-Hannah Desk System, 13 pages, undated but published in 1986.
Exhibit C is a publication entitled Knoll-Hannah Desk System--Electrical Assembly Guide, (12 pages), undated but published in 1986.
Exhibit D is a publication entitled Knoll-Hannah Desk System--Assembly Guide, 12 pages, undated but published in 1986.
Exhibit A discloses an article entitled Auswahl 92-95, pp. 57-84, published in a German furniture magazine in Oct. 1995, author unknown.
Exhibit B is a brochure entitled TNT--The Office that Evolves that discloses a vertically adjustable table and also movable storage cabinets under a worksurface.
Exhibit C is a brochure entitled Progetto 25.90 by Unifor, Inc., U.S.A., Long Island City, New York (5 pages), date unknown--prior to Jan. 1, 1991.
Exhibit D is a brochure entitled Pannelli PL by Unifor, Inc., U.S.A., Long Island City, New York (35 pages), date unknown--prior to Aug. 22, 1996.
Exhibit E discloses a freestanding partition system installed in a public area by Steelcase Inc. more than one year prior to Aug. 22, 1996 (4 pages).
Exhibit F discloses a prior art bracket arrangement installed in a public location by Steelcase Inc. more than one year prior to Aug. 22, 1996 (4 pages).
Arko Robert P.
Corcorran Sean M.
Friedman Frank
King Jonathan J.
Mead Karl J.
Dorsey Dennis L.
Friedman Carl D.
Steelcase Development Inc.
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