Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Wall – ceiling – or floor designed for utilities – Multiple passageway or multicellular load-bearing units
Patent
1993-05-18
1996-01-16
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Wall, ceiling, or floor designed for utilities
Multiple passageway or multicellular load-bearing units
522205, 521266, 52263, 174 48, E04B 548, H02G 326
Patent
active
054837766
ABSTRACT:
A utility floor construction is provided including a plurality of interconnectable base tiles supported on a floor surface, each of which has upstanding pedestals. A plurality of floor tiles are supported on and attached to the pedestals to create a cavity thereunder. A plurality of differently shaped separator channels are positionable in the cavity and attachable to create a raceway, the separator channels being configured to segregate and shield wires, etc. from other utilities.
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Exhibit A is a brochure published about Mar. 1987 by Kyodo Electric Co., of Japan, disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling.
Exhibit B is a brochure, publication date unknown, published by Officeflor of Charlotte, N.C., disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling thereunder.
Exhibit C is a brochure, publication date unknown, published by Co Design of Atlanta, Ga., disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling.
Exhibit D is a brochure, publication date unknown, published by Co Design of Atlanta, Ga., disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling.
Exhibit E is a brochure published Nov. 1990 by Co Design of Atlanta, Ga., disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling.
Exhibit F is a brochure, publication date unknown, published by Co Design of Atlanta, Ga., disclosing a raised floor adapted for receiving cabling.
Friedman Carl D.
Steelcase Inc.
Yip Winnie S.
LandOfFree
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