Furniture system

• US 20050126447A1
• Filed: 12/15/2003
• Published: 06/16/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gary Smith, Jeffrey Roetman, Jeffrey Weber, Joseph Iacovoni, Joseph Ohrling, Michael Katje
• Original Assignee: Gary Smith, Jeffrey Roetman, Jeffrey Weber, Joseph Iacovoni, Joseph Ohrling, Michael Katje
• Inventors: Smith, Gary, Roetman, Jeffrey, Ohrling, Joseph, Katje, Michael, Weber, Jeffrey, Iacovoni, Joseph
• Application Number:
  US10/735,263
• Publication Number:
  US 20050126447A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 108/50.20
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 83/001 Office desks or work-stations combined with other pieces of furniture, e.g. work space management systems

Abstract

A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area is provided. The system includes a rigid spine extending upward from a base surface. At least one worksurface is connected to the spine and extends outward therefrom. A support structure for the worksurface is connected to the spine and the worksurface. The support structure is capable of being adjusted in size to support worksurfaces of different sizes.

Claims

1. A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area comprising:

a rigid spine extending upward from a base surface;

at least one worksurface connected to the spine and extending outward therefrom;

a support structure for the worksurface connected to the spine and the worksurface, the support structure capable of being adjusted in size to support worksurfaces of different sizes.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the support structure includes a support frame and a stringer.

3. The system of claim 2 wherein the support frame is connected to the spine and the stringer connected to the support frame.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein the stringer is capable of connected to the support frame at multiple locations therealong.

5. The system of claim 4 wherein the stringer is capable of being connected on a first side or a second side of the support frame, the first and second sides being opposite sides.

6. The system of claim 5 further comprising a stringer connection member that interconnects the stringer and support frame.

7. The system of claim 6 wherein stringer connection member engages one of a plurality of apertures within the support frame.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein the stringer connection member is formed from a flexible material.

9. The system of claim 8 wherein the stringer is connected to a leg which supports an end of the worksurface.

10. The system of claim 9 wherein the leg includes a first portion and a second leg portion, the first and second leg portions being angularly adjustable.

11. A screen for use adjacent to a worksurface comprising:

a framework having a top member, a bottom member and a first side member and an opposing second side member and substantially hollow interior;

a spanning element connected to the framework and covering the interior of the framework.

12. The screen of claim 11 wherein the spanning element is formed from a fabric.

13. The screen of claim 12 wherein the spanning element fits substantially over the framework.

14. The screen of claim 11 wherein the spanning element is connected to less than all of the top member, the bottom member, the first side member and the second side member.

15. The screen of claim 14 wherein a portion of the spanning element is fit within the interior and is formed from a single piece of fabric.

16. The screen of claim 11 wherein the spanning element includes a clip that interconnects the spanning element to an interior portion of framework.

17. The screen of claim 16 wherein spanning element includes a rigid element.

18. The screen of claim 17 wherein the rigid element is a marker board.

19. The screen of claim 18 wherein the screen is a tackable material.

20. A work system capable of supporting a variety of work tools comprising:

a work surface having a top surface;

a framework connected to the worksurface and extending above the worksurface;

a work tool support structure connected to the framework and including a foot is supported by the top surface of the worksurface.

21. The work system of claim 20 wherein the work tool support structure is shaped generally like a ladder.

22. The work system of claim 21 wherein the foot is height adjustable.

23. The work system of claim 22 wherein work tool support structure includes two opposing sides and a plurality a spaced apart support rods that interconnect the two opposing sides.

24. The work system of claim 23 further a work tool connected to the work tool support structure.

25. The work system of claim 24 wherein the work tool comprises a paper tray.

26. The work system of claim 24 wherein the work tool comprises a file folder.