Computer workstation

• US 5,177,912 A
• Filed: 10/02/1990
• Issued: 01/12/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 08/28/1990
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Douglas Ball
• Original Assignee: Douglas Ball
• Inventors: Ball, Douglas
• Primary Examiner(s): Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.
• Assistant Examiner(s): LENO, MATTHEW
• Application Number:
  US07/591,788
• Time in Patent Office: 833 Days
• Field of Search: 52/64, 52/239, 52/36, 472/130, 472/60, 472/59, 297/172, 297/184
• US Class Current: 52/36.2
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 1/8218 soundproof enclosures
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 1/125 Small buildings, arranged in other buildings E04H1/1272 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 2005/005 Buildings for data processing centers

Abstract

A workstation for providing a relatively isolated environment suitable for human to interface during long time periods with a computer through a display screen. The space partition assembly comprises an elongated canopy defining a working area dimensioned to accommodate a user adopting a reclining posture. The canopy also includes at one end thereof an entryway to allow access to the working area by means of a sliding seat supporting the user. On the back of the seat is provided a large panel which at least partially closes the entryway when the working area is occupied by the user to reduce disturbances such as noise or light from reaching the working area.

Claims

1. A workstation for providing a relatively isolated environment suitable for a user to interface during long time periods with a display screen, said workstation comprising:

a) an elongated canopy defining a relatively isolated working area dimensioned to at least partially accomodate a user adopting a reclining posture, said elongated canopy including at one end thereof an entryway allowing the user to access and exit said working area while in the reclining posture;

b) means for supporting a display screen mounted within said elongated canopy in a spaced apart relationship to said entryway to reduce display screen glare caused by ambient light; and

c) a seat for supporting a user in a reclining posture, said seat being movable with relation to said canopy allowing a user to access and exit said working area through said entryway.

2. A workstation as defined in claim 1, further comprising:

a) a base plate, said canopy being mounted on said base plate; and

b) track means on said base plate, said seat being mounted in said track means for movement relatively to said canopy.

3. A workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said support means is a desk.

4. A workstation as defined in claim 2, further comprising a footrest mounted on said base plate.

5. A workstation as defined in claim 1, further comprising a panel mounted on a back of said seat, said panel constituting means to close said entryway when said seat is fully received in said working area.

6. A workstation as defined in claim 5, wherein said panel has a shape corresponding to the contour of said entryway.

7. A workstation as defined in claim 5, comprising lock means between said canopy and said panel to prevent movement of said seat out of said working area.

8. A workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said elongated canopy has a closed end.

9. A workstation as defined in claim 1, wherein said canopy comprises a generally dome-shaped roof section.

10. A workstation as defined in claim 9, wherein said roof section includes a plurality of arched strips in a partially overlapping relationship.