Horizontally supported planar surfaces – With machine
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-24
2001-03-06
Chen, Jose V. (Department: 3624)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
With machine
C108S050020, C108S147110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196140
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of office furniture and workspace management systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a worksurface system.
A worksurface system is a system for providing a surface, typically horizontal, for a person to work at. Many worksurface systems are available in the prior art, the most common being a simple table or desk. Another type of worksurface system is provided within a workspace management system by cantilevering a worksurface off of the partitions or wall units within the workspace management system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the invention is a worksurface system which includes a rear and front worksurface. The rear worksurface has a front edge and a rear edge. The front worksurface has a front edge adjacent a user of the system and a rear edge generally parallel and adjacent to the front edge of the rear worksurface. The rear worksurface is supported by a plurality of rear posts. A plurality of brackets, each connected to a rear post, support the front worksurface. These brackets are adapted to allow the front worksurface to be adjusted to different heights in relation to the rear worksurface.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a plurality of height adjustable legs which further support the front work surface. This preferred embodiment also includes height adjustable screens which are cantilevered off the rear posts.
The present invention, together with attendant objects and advantages, will be best understood with reference to the detailed description below in connection with the attached drawings.
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Bruer James R.
Laughton Scot
Newhouse Thomas J.
Ottenjan Gary T.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Chen José V.
Herman Miller Inc.
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