A frame subassembly for attaching a table to a panel of a workstation assembly. The panel includes a frame and a panel insert that overlies the frame. The subassembly includes a first frame mount coupled to a first vertical frame member between its ends. The subassembly includes a second frame mount coupled to a second vertical frame member between its ends. The subassembly includes a beam coupled to the first frame mount and the second frame mount. The beam multiple defines apertures spaced along its length. The subassembly includes a table mount alternately couplable to the beam adjacent each aperture to position the table mount at a desired location along the length of the beam. The table mount extends through the panel insert and couples to a table strut to connect the table to the panel.
A channel assembly configured to support a worksurface includes an outer channel having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The outer channel decreases in height from the first end to the second end. The channel assembly also includes an inner channel configured to be connected to the worksurface, the inner channel having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The inner channel increases in height from the third end to the fourth end. The inner channel is at least partially received in the outer channel such that the fourth end is positioned within the outer channel and the second end overlaps the inner channel. The inner channel is movable relative to the outer channel to adjust a width between the first end and the third end.
A channel assembly configured to support a worksurface includes an outer channel having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The outer channel decreases in height from the first end to the second end. The channel assembly also includes an inner channel configured to be connected to the worksurface, the inner channel having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The inner channel increases in height from the third end to the fourth end. The inner channel is at least partially received in the outer channel such that the fourth end is positioned within the outer channel and the second end overlaps the inner channel. The inner channel is movable relative to the outer channel to adjust a width between the first end and the third end.
A bracket assembly is configured to join a first board and a second board. The bracket assembly includes an angled bracket having a first segment configured to be inserted into the first board and a second segment forming a nonzero angle with the first segment and configured to be inserted into the second board. The bracket assembly also includes a clamping bracket configured to press against a first kerf on the first board and a second kerf on the second board, and a fastener coupled to the angled bracket and extending through the clamping bracket.
A privacy enclosure that includes a floor plate, a ceiling assembly, and a sidewall that collectively define an interior cavity. The sidewall may have a laminate structure. The floor plate has a bottom surface and a top surface each with channels therein. The ceiling assembly includes a ceiling plate having a bottom surface with a channel therein. Portions of the sidewall may be positioned within the channel in the ceiling plate and the channel in the top surface of the floor plate. A door may be coupled to the ceiling assembly and to the floor plate. Specifically, the ceiling assembly may include a track member having a track therein and a follower member of the door may ride along the track to alter the door between open and closed states. A bracket member coupled to the door may slide within the channel in the bottom surface of the floor plate.
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An article of furniture can include a work surface attachment mechanism that is configured to adjustably connect a work surface to a base of the article. The work surface attachment mechanism can be incorporated into one or more legs and be configured to facilitate attachment of different work surfaces of different thicknesses to the base for supporting the work surface above a floor. The work surface attachment mechanism can be adjustable to facilitate such functionality while avoiding large sized gaps that can detract from the aesthetic effect of the article or the base of the article.
A47B 21/02 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by adjustable parts, e.g. universally adjustable leaves, arm rests, wrist supports or mouse platforms the parts being vertically-adjustable only
A chair can include a base having at least one chair back attachment mechanisms that attach a back of the chair to the base of the chair. The chair back attachment mechanisms can be positioned on an upper portion of the frame of the base of the chair to support the chair back. In some embodiments, there may be a single chair back attachment mechanism or only a pair of chair back attachment mechanisms to attach the chair back to the base. The chair back can be positioned via the chair back attachment mechanisms so that there is a gap between the lower portion of the chair back and the seat. Embodiments of the chair can be armless. Other embodiments can include arms positioned above the seat on opposite sides of the seat to support arms of a user sitting on the seat of the chair.
A storage apparatus having a keyless lock/unlock system. The storage apparatus may including a housing having a storage cavity and a door may be coupled to the housing. A handle is coupled to the door and defines a handle cavity. The locking system includes an electronics assembly and a locking mechanism that are in operable communication. The electronics assembly includes a reader component and an indicator component that are located within the handle cavity. The indicator component is visible through a window in the handle. When the reader component receives credential data which is then authenticated, the locking system transitions between a locked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is locked and the indicator component is in a first display state and an unlocked configuration whereby the locking mechanism is unlocked and the indicator component is in a second display state. The indicator component may be electronic paper.
Furniture can include a charging port assembly. In some embodiments, the charging port assembly can include a universal serial bus (USB) port. The assembly can be configured to facilitate the routing of a power cord for making installation occur more quickly and easily while also positioning the port in a position that is under a work surface (e.g. tablet, desktop, tabletop, etc.).
Furniture can include a charging port assembly. In some embodiments, the charging port assembly can include a universal serial bus (USB) port. The assembly can be configured to facilitate the routing of a power cord for making installation occur more quickly and easily while also positioning the port in a position that is under a work surface (e.g. tablet, desktop, tabletop, etc.).
An enclosure assembly apparatus can include a plurality of elements that can be arranged to facilitate positioning of an enclosure in a work space such as a room or floor of an office building or other building. Embodiments can be configured to facilitate relatively quick and level positioning of such an enclosure. Embodiments of the enclosure assembled via use of at least one embodiment of the enclosure assembly apparatus can be define a room, a meeting space, a privacy booth, a meeting cubicle, or other type of enclosure or work space within the room or floor of a building.
Disinfection devices positionable to disinfect work spaces within an office of an office building or other work area can be configured or incorporated into a lighting device, ceiling mounted device, baffle, furniture, or other type of disinfection device. Embodiments can be configured to utilize UVC-222 light or other UVC light to disinfect the work area. In some embodiments, the disinfecting light can be applied at a pre-selected time of night when the work area is expected to have no staff or limited numbers of staff therein. The distribution of the disinfection light can be configured to help ensure application of the light for a pre-selected time period applies at least a pre-selected dose of the light to the work area for sufficient, if not complete, disinfection of objects within the work area that include papers, furniture, and other items.
Disinfection devices (1) positionable to disinfect work spaces (WS) within an office of an office building or other work area (WA) can be configured or incorporated into a lighting device, ceiling mounted device, baffle, furniture, or other type of disinfection device. The disinfection device (1) comprising: a housing (3); a controller (4) positioned in the housing (3); a lamp (7) having an ultraviolet UV light emission device (7b) connected to the housing (3), the controller (4) connected to the lamp (7) to control an output of UV light from the UV light emission device (7b) to the work space (WS) within the work area (WA), the output of the UV light emittable from the UV light emission device (7b) having a light distribution area (DLA) within the work space (WS). Embodiments can be configured to utilize UVC 222 nm light or other UVC light to disinfect the work area (WA). In some embodiments, the disinfecting light can be applied at a pre-selected time of night when the work area (WA) is expected to have no staff or limited numbers of staff therein. The distribution of the disinfection light can be configured to help ensure application of the light for a pre-selected time period applies at least a pre-selected dose of the light to the work area (WA) for sufficient, if not complete, disinfection of objects within the work area (WA) that include papers, furniture, and other items.
A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
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An article of furniture can include an upper beam member, a first side member, a second side member, and a plurality of attachment bracket members connecting the first side member to the upper beam member adjacent a first side of the upper beam member and also connecting the second side member to the upper beam member adjacent a second side of the upper beam member. Each attachment bracket members can have a body and a plurality of arms extending from the body. The arms can include a first and second top arms, first and second intermediate arms, and first and second bottom arms. The arms can be positioned to define channels.
F16B 12/20 - Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. made of wood, of plastics using clamps, clips, wedges, sliding bolts, or the like
F16B 7/22 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using hooks or like elements
F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
A47B 21/06 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
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Work surface height adjustment stop apparatus and method of utilizing same
An apparatus configured to provide a stop for a height adjustable work surface can be configured to provide a stop to help stop a work surface from moving lower than a pre-selected height position. Embodiments of the apparatus can be configured to protect items below the work surface from being contacted by the work surface. This can help avoid dislodging electrical plugs or damage being accidentally caused to plugs or other devices that may be positioned below the work surface and within the range of motion of the vertically adjustable work surface.
A47B 21/06 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables
SCREEN ATTACHMENT APPARATUS, KIT FOR QUICK DEPLOYMENT OF A SCREEN APPARATUS THAT CAN PROVIDE BIOHAZZARD PROTECTION AND/OR PRIVACY AND METHOD OF POSITIONING A PRIVACY SCREEN ADJACENT A WORK SURFACE
A privacy screen attachment apparatus can include a connection mechanism (10) configured for attachment or releasable attachment to a bottom of a work surface (2) and/or a perimeter edge (2b) of the work surface for retaining a privacy screen body at the perimeter edge of the work surface so the body extends above the work surface. In some embodiments, the screen body (9) can include the connection mechanism such that a portion of the screen body is foldable for attachment to the bottom of the work surface while a lower portion above the foldable portion is attachable to the perimeter edge of the work surface. In other embodiments, the connection mechanism can be a separate element that is positioned to retain or otherwise position a lower edge portion of the privacy screen body adjacent the perimeter edge of the work surface and/or in contact with the perimeter edge of the work surface.
A47B 97/00 - Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16B 12/20 - Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. made of wood, of plastics using clamps, clips, wedges, sliding bolts, or the like
F16B 12/22 - Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. made of wood, of plastics using keyhole-shaped slots and pins
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Screen attachment apparatus, kit for quick deployment of a screen apparatus that can provide biohazard protection and/or privacy and method of positioning a privacy screen adjacent a work surface
A privacy screen attachment apparatus can include a connection mechanism configured for attachment or releasable attachment to a bottom of a work surface and/or a perimeter edge of the work surface for retaining a privacy screen body at the perimeter edge of the work surface so the body extends above the work surface. In some embodiments, the screen body can include the connection mechanism such that a portion of the screen body is foldable for attachment to the bottom of the work surface while a lower portion above the foldable portion is attachable to the perimeter edge of the work surface. In other embodiments, the connection mechanism can be a separate element that is positioned to retain or otherwise position a lower edge portion of the privacy screen body adjacent the perimeter edge of the work surface and/or in contact with the perimeter edge of the work surface.
A privacy enclosure that includes a floor plate, a ceiling assembly, and a sidewall that collectively define an interior cavity. The sidewall may have a laminate structure. The floor plate has a bottom surface and a top surface each with channels therein. The ceiling assembly includes a ceiling plate having a bottom surface with a channel therein. Portions of the sidewall may be positioned within the channel in the ceiling plate and the channel in the top surface of the floor plate. A door may be coupled to the ceiling assembly and to the floor plate. Specifically, the ceiling assembly may include a track member having a track therein and a follower member of the door may ride along the track to alter the door between open and closed states. A bracket member coupled to the door may slide within the channel in the bottom surface of the floor plate.
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E04H 1/00 - Buildings or groups of buildings for dwelling or office purposesGeneral layout, e.g. modular co-ordination or staggered storeys
A noise reduction apparatus can include a frame and multiple spaced apart panels positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the panels or only one of the spaced apart panel elements may have holes therein to receive acoustic waves for absorbing the waves between the panels. The panels can be attached to a frame or other connection structure so that the arrangement of panels can be hung over a work space or positioned in a work space (e.g. in a wall, formed as a partition or wall, included as part of shelving, etc.). The panels can also be incorporated into a light fixture that may hang from a ceiling or be attached to some other type of support (e.g. a table, a base, etc.). The panels can be composed of glass, wood, or other type of material.
E04B 1/82 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to sound only
