With Semi-enclosing Support Structure (e.g., Booth) Patents (Class 297/158.1)
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Patent number: 11297940Abstract: An office workplace system includes a vertically extending frame with a base to be placed on, or fixed to, a floor, a wall, a ceiling or a desk top; and a sound reducing and/or absorbing screen. The screen is elongated, the front surface of the screen and the short edges of the screen extend vertically and the long edges of the screen extend horizontally. The frame can hold the screen at a height relative to the floor, the wall, the ceiling or the desk top. The height of the frame is adjustable relative to its base. The lower edge of the screen can extend higher than the height of the top front surface of an office desk with which the system is used. A computer display mount for holding at least one computer display. The frame holds the display mount at a height relative to the floor, the wall, the ceiling or the desk top. The frame can hold the display mount at a height relative to the base of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: DATAFLEX INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Tijs Pieter Horn, Roderik Johan Mos
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Patent number: 11291299Abstract: A retractable self-sanitizing divider assembly is provided. The assembly includes a planar structure having a first surface and a second surface. The assembly also includes a housing having an interior volume with an opening on one side. The housing may be coupled to the planar structure. The assembly may include a divider moveable between a retracted position located within the housing and an extended position with a portion of the divider is extended through the opening of the housing. The assembly may also include a sanitization system coupled to the housing wherein the sanitization system automatically sanitizes the divider during movement of the divider between the retracted position and the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: Charles Isgar
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Patent number: 10342332Abstract: A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventors: Richard Kassanoff, Robert Larry Stewart, James Battley
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Patent number: 9814310Abstract: A modular shelving system may include a plurality of configurable components and methods of forming configuration assemblies from such components. The configuration assemblies of the modular shelving system may be paired with and coupled to other shelving units and/or furniture.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Paragon Furniture, Inc.Inventors: Richard Kassanoff, Robert Larry Stewart, James Battley
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Patent number: 9259089Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Arko, Timothy Stuive
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Patent number: 8979189Abstract: A tray table assembly for a passenger seat including a table top having a cantilevered portion configured to slide horizontally between an overseat position and a position forward of a passenger seat, and a linear slide for providing horizontal motion of the table top, the linear slide configured to mount to a wall adjacent the passenger seat and support the table top in a horizontal position. A tray table assembly for an aircraft passenger suite.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Henshaw, Benjamin D. Stephens, Francis X. Garing, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Patent number: 8721000Abstract: An article of furniture and seating system are disclosed. The article of furniture comprises a base providing a seating area and a support coupled to the base. A linkage couples the support to the base so that the support can be presented in a generally upright position and in a generally forward position relative to the base. The seating system comprises a base comprising a seat and a backrest comprising a first surface and a second surface. A member couples the backrest for movement on a path of travel relative to the base. The backrest is moveable to an upright position and to a forward position. When the backrest is in the first position the first surface is presented in a generally downward orientation. When the backrest is in the second position the first surface is presented in a generally forward orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Huu-Toan Antoine Nguyen, Jesse Marin Menayan, Michael Waalkes, Robert Peter Arko, Timothy Dean Stuive
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Patent number: 7575283Abstract: Modular seating sections can be joined to form booth seating that can easily be reconfigured or reupholstered. The seat sections include a generally vertical back element having a lower edge that is connected to the inner edge of a generally horizontal seat section. A gusset extends diagonally between the back section and the seat section to add rigidity and strength.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: FCC Commercial Furniture, Inc.Inventor: Scott D. Crowe
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Publication number: 20090076920Abstract: A restaurant system may include multiple booths in at least part of a restaurant and a central computer in communication with each booth. Each booth may include a table having a table display, seating stations arranged around the table, the table being large enough to accommodate dining at each seating station, a wall having a wall display therein, the wall display positioned to be viewable from all seating stations, the wall display configured to display a common image, the table display configured to control the wall display, a booth computer in communication with the table display, the wall display, and the central computer, and an access point configured to allow access to restaurant workers and entry/exit to the booth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Feldman, James E. Morris, Jennifer L. Wooten
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Patent number: 7399031Abstract: This dinette for use in a recreational vehicle includes a collapsible table assembly, which shifts vertically between a raised table position and a lowered bed position and eliminates the need for support posts or legs. The collapsible table assembly includes a table top/bed deck mounted to a vertically shiftable carriage and supported by a four point linkage. The carriage rides on four wheels, which are seated in two opposed tracks of a wall bracket. The support linkage allows the table top to be raised and lowered between the table and bed positions. A gas piston or spring biases the table top toward the raised table position.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: R-N-R International, Inc.Inventor: Stewart E. Gardner
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Patent number: 6929321Abstract: A fold-up seat mountable in mobile living quarters has a sidewall defining a storage space covered by a seat platform. The seat platform can be opened and closed about a hinge apparatus to provide access to the storage area when the seat platform is open and provides a place for sitting when the seat platform is closed.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Scott J. Shrock
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Patent number: 6605025Abstract: A therapeutic seat device which in combination comprises: (a) a support (1) having elements (2, 3, 6) for receiving a separate seat member; and (b) a seat member comprising a seat (4) fastened to an elongate element for elastic, resilient interaction with the support.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1999Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Jens A. Kjersem