Adjustable height desk with acoustical dome

• US 10,537,173 B2
• Filed: 02/04/2019
• Issued: 01/21/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
• Inventors: Carson, David R., Carson, Barry R., Holan, Steve
• Primary Examiner(s): Wilkens, Janet M
• Application Number:
  US16/266,299
• Publication Number:
  US 20190216215A1
• Time in Patent Office: 351 Days
• Field of Search: 108 5001, 108 5002, 108147, 52 361, 52 362, 52 27, 312194-196, 3122233, 3122236
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2021/066 with power or communication connection interface
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 21/06 characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2200/0071 Booth like
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2220/13 Sound or noise reduction or dampening, e.g. built in via the furniture panels
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 9/20 Telescopic guides
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 1/3211 Structures with a vertical rotation axis or the like, e.g. semi-spherical structures
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 1/8218 soundproof enclosures
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 2001/3235 having a grid frame
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 2001/3294 with a faceted surface

Abstract

A novel work station is directed to a novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5^th percentile seated female to the 95^th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

Claims

1. A workstation, comprising:

an adjustable height desk having a work surface, said desk configured to conceal from view at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of transformers, LED lights, fans, and air purifiers;

an acoustical dome comprised of triangular segments configured to substantially cover at least half of said work surface; and

wherein said desk is in electrical communication with a plurality of other workstations, wherein said plurality of workstations are interconnected by cables that protrude through an underside of said work surface at predetermined intervals.

2. The workstation of claim 1, further comprising a modesty shield interconnected to said desk.

3. The workstation of claim 1, wherein an angle of the workstation surface of said workstation is adjustable.

4. The workstation as set forth in claim 1, wherein the at least two accessories comprise a LED light and a fan.

5. The workstation as set forth in claim 1, wherein the dome is insulated on an interior side of the dome with sound absorbing material.

6. The workstation as set forth in claim 1, wherein the dome is selectively removable from the work surface.

7. The workstation as set forth in claim 1, wherein said workstation has a temperature control.

8. A workstation, comprising:

an adjustable height desk having a work surface,

an acoustical dome comprised of triangular segments, wherein the dome is insulated on an interior side of the dome with sound absorbing material, said acoustical dome connected to the work surface; and

a LED light and a fan connected to one of the dome and the work surface.

9. The workstation of claim 8, further comprising a modesty shield interconnected to said desk.

10. The workstation of claim 8, wherein said desk further comprises a track.

11. The workstation of claim 10, wherein said acoustical dome interconnects with said desk by being inserted into said track.

12. The workstation of claim 8, wherein said desk is in electrical communication with a plurality of other workstations, wherein said plurality of workstations are interconnected by cables.

13. The workstation of claim 8, wherein an angle of the workstation surface of said workstation is adjustable.

14. The workstation as set forth in claim 8, wherein the dome is selectively removable from the work surface.

15. The workstation as set forth in claim 8, wherein said workstation has a temperature control.