Modular office

• US 20040003545A1
• Filed: 12/13/2002
• Published: 01/08/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ian S. Gillespie
• Original Assignee: Ian S. Gillespie
• Inventors: Gillespie, Ian S.
• Application Number:
  US10/319,135
• Publication Number:
  US 20040003545A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/36.1
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 1/125 Small buildings, arranged in other buildings E04H1/1272 takes precedence

Abstract

The invention is an enclosed modular office that gives the occupant the ability to control both the physical environment, including lighting and HVAC, and the technological environment, including several monitors, voice recognition systems, teleconferencing capabilities and network integration. The invention is designed to use office space more efficiently by providing greater use of the interior of the modular office via function stations configurable for multiple purposes.

Claims

1. An enclosed modular office comprising:

a plurality of wall sections, each wall section having a bottom end, a top end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side of one of the plurality of wall sections are attached to the first side or the second side of at least one other of the plurality of wall sections defining an interior space along with a floor and a ceiling;

a door for entry and exit to the interior space constructed in one of the plurality of wall sections;

a connection to a HVAC system, the connection providing local air quality control for the modular office;

a system to support a plurality of technological devices, the system providing access to electrical outlets and cabling necessary to support the plurality of technological devices; and

a function station disposed in the interior space, the function station configurable for at least one of a housing for one or more display monitors, a desk unit, a shelf unit, a window space, a storage space, a local lighting system, ventilation for the HVAC system, a video conferencing system, a seating area, and a refrigeration unit.

2. The modular office according to claim 1, further comprising a floor section having attachments for connection to the plurality of wall sections.

3. The modular office according to claim 2, wherein one or more heating components are configured in the floor section.

4. The modular office according to claim 2, wherein a lighting system is configured in the floor section.

5. The modular office according to claim 1, further comprising a roof section having attachments for connection to the plurality of wall sections.

6. The modular office according to claim 5, wherein a light is suspending from a top lock configured in the roof section.

7. The modular office of claim 1, wherein the function station is fabricated to attach to at least one of the plurality of wall sections.

8. The modular office of claim 1, wherein a control unit for at least one of the local air quality and one or more of the plurality of technological devices is housed in a chair situated in the interior of the modular office.

9. The modular office of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of wall sections comprises a window.

10. The modular office of claim 1, wherein ventilation supported by the HVAC system is furnished through a vent cowl configured in the function station.

11. The modular office of claim 1, wherein the modular office is self-contained with respect to plumbing, electrical systems, communications systems, and the HVAC system.

12. An office building comprising:

A frame structure for supporting a plurality of modular offices wherein the plurality of modular offices is fixed into the frame structure, each of the plurality of modular offices comprising;

a plurality of wall sections, each wall section having a bottom end, a top end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side of one of the plurality of wall sections are attached to the first side or the second side of at least one other of the plurality of wall sections defining an interior space along with a floor and a ceiling;

a connection to a HVAC system, the connection providing local air quality control for the modular office;

system to support a plurality of technological devices, the system providing access to electrical outlets and cabling necessary to support the plurality of technological devices; and

a function station disposed in the interior space, the function station configurable for at least one of a housing for one or more display monitors, a desk unit, a shelf unit, a window space, a storage space, a local lighting system, the HVAC system, a video conferencing system, a seating area, and a refrigeration unit.

13. The modular office of claim 12, wherein the function station is fabricated to attach to at least one of the plurality of wall sections.

14. The modular office of claim 13, wherein ventilation supported by the HVAC system is furnished through a vent cowl configured in the function station.

15. The modular office of claim 12, further comprising a roof section having attachments for connection to the plurality of wall sections.

16. A method for providing office space, the method comprising:

assembling a first framework structure having a bottom end and a top end, the first framework structure comprising a plurality of structural components;

providing a floor section inside the first framework structure, the floor section having a perimeter disposed beneath the first framework structure at the bottom end;

assembling a second framework structure inside the first framework structure, the second framework structure comprising a plurality of structural components;

assembling at least one function station inside the second framework structure, wherein at least one function station includes a wall pocket disposed between a set of rib components of the second framework structure; and

supporting a localized HVAC system through a configuration of the first and second framework structures.

17. The method for providing office space according to claim 16, wherein at least one function station inside the second framework structure is configurable for at least one of a housing for one or more display monitors, a desk unit, a shelf unit, a window space, a storage space, a local lighting system, the localized HVAC system, a video conferencing system, a seating area, and a refrigeration unit.

18. The method for providing office space according to claim 16, further comprising a roof section having attachments for connection to the second structural framework structure.

19. The method for providing office space according to claim 16, wherein ventilation supported by the localized HVAC system is furnished through a vent cowl configured in at least one function station.

20. A method for providing an office building, the method comprising:

providing an outer framework structure for supporting a plurality of offices;

inserting the plurality of offices in the outer framework structure, each of the plurality of offices comprising;

a plurality of wall sections, each wall section having a bottom end, a top end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side of one of the plurality of wall sections are attached to the first side or the second side of at least one other of the plurality of wall sections defining an interior space along with a floor and a ceiling;

a connection to a HVAC system, the connection providing local air quality control for the office;

system to support a plurality of technological devices, the system providing access to electrical outlets and cabling necessary to support the plurality of technological devices; and

a function station disposed in the interior space, the function station configurable for a least one of a housing for one or more display monitors, a desk unit, a shelf unit, a window space, a storage space, a local lighting system, ventilation for the HVAC system, a video conferencing system, a seating area, and a refrigeration unit.