Abstract: An electrical box includes an open end providing access to a hollow interior of the electrical box, that is enclosed by a closed end and opposing sidewalls. The electrical box has an angled flange that is integrally molded to create a singular construct formulated from a polymer material. The angled flange is angled along the longitudinal axis relative to the upstanding sides of the electrical box and flattens completely when placed into a final installed position within an aperture within a structure to create a vapor seal between the electrical box and the structure. Also, the polymer material the flange is created from accommodates any small inconsistencies in dimensions, alignment and the like, so as to allow for fast and efficient installation.

Abstract: Ways of making and using a sheet molding compound are provided that include deposition onto a first film of a first stream including a resin, a second stream including a thickener, and a third stream including fibers. Application of a second film to the deposited first stream, second stream, and third stream forms the sheet molding compound. Deposition of the streams can include where the first stream and the second stream are sprayed such that the resin and the thickener are combined in flight.

Abstract: An electrical box includes an open end providing access to a hollow interior of the electrical box, that is enclosed by a closed end and opposing sidewalls. The electrical box has an angled flange that is integrally molded to create a singular construct formulated from a polymer material. The angled flange is angled along the longitudinal axis relative to the upstanding sides of the electrical box and flattens completely when placed into a final installed position within an aperture within a structure to create a vapor seal between the electrical box and the structure. Also, the polymer material the flange is created from accommodates any small inconsistencies in dimensions, alignment and the like, so as to allow for fast and efficient installation.

Abstract: A modular furniture power distribution system includes at least two multiconductor electrical cables, at least two upstanding partition panels, a stanchion for supporting juxtaposed partition panel ends, and a collar. Each of the at least two multiconductor electrical cables have an electrical connector at a first end thereof. Each of the at least two upstanding partition panels have an elongated generally horizontally extending channel for receiving a corresponding electrical cable. The stanchion forms an obstacle precluding direct communication between adjacent partition channels and providing inadequate clearance to accommodate electrical coupling between the electrical connectors. The collar at least partially encircles the stanchion and forms an electrical coupling for circumventing the obstacle and electrically coupling the connector of the cable in one channel with a corresponding connector of the cable in the other channel.

Abstract: A light fixture for mounting to the underside of a furniture element. The light fixture includes a housing with a first side and a second side opposed to and approximately parallel with the first side. The first side has a first spring latch at one end of the first side and the second side has a second spring latch at one end of the second side. A light source is carried by the housing.

Abstract: A modular furniture power distribution system includes at least two multiconductor electrical cables, at least two upstanding partition panels, a stanchion for supporting juxtaposed partition panel ends, and a collar. Each of the at least two multiconductor electrical cables have an electrical connector at a first end thereof. Each of the at least two upstanding partition panels have an elongated generally horizontally extending channel for receiving a corresponding electrical cable. The stanchion forms an obstacle precluding direct communication between adjacent partition channels and providing inadequate clearance to accommodate electrical coupling between the electrical connectors. The collar at least partially encircles the stanchion and forms an electrical coupling for circumventing the obstacle and electrically coupling the connector of the cable in one channel with a corresponding connector of the cable in the other channel.

Abstract: A modular furniture power distribution system has a plurality of multiconductor electrical cables (42, 44, 46, 48, 62), each having an electrical connector (98, 100, 102) at a first and second ends. There are at least two upstanding partition panels (58), each having an elongated generally horizontally extending channel or raceway (60) for receiving a corresponding electrical cable, and a stanchion or leg (68, 70, 72, 74) for supporting juxtaposed partition panel ends. The support stanchion forms an obstacle precluding direct communication between adjacent partition channels because it provides inadequate clearance to accommodate an electrical coupling between the electrical connector in one channel and the corresponding electrical connector in the other panel.

Abstract: A light assembly has a lamp, a reflector for directing incident light from the lamp downwardly, a diffuser for blocking the projection of light directly from the lamp in a downward direction, and an intervening member or bracket suspending the diffuser from the reflector. The bracket may comprise a pair of threaded shafts passing through the diffuser and a pair of nuts threadedly engaging respective shafts beneath the diffuser. The bracket may include a housing of a lighting fixture with the pair of threaded shafts passing through the diffuser and into the housing. A shelf or other superstructure from which the lamp, reflector and diffuser are suspended, is located above a work surface to be lighted. The shelf includes a support surface, a pair of generally vertically depending legs extending downwardly from the support surface, and a pair of generally horizontal ledges cantilevered from the lower extremities of the legs and extending inwardly toward one another.

Abstract: A modular furniture component such as an electrified relatively thin panel has electrical wiring in a raceway near a downwardly depending adjustable leveler leg and a pluggable multiconductor cable for connecting the raceway electrical wiring with another modular furniture component. The components may each comprise a relatively thin upstanding generally rectangular modular office wall panel having an electrical wiring containing raceway near a bottom edge. Adjacent panels have the raceways generally horizontally aligned with one another. In one form, apparatus and method is disclosed for routing the power and data cables/conductors out of the bottom of the panels next to threaded leveler legs and back up into the adjacent panel. The cable is located closely adjacent a thinnest portion of the adjustable leveler leg and has a portion thereof displaced vertically below each raceway.

Abstract: A modular wall panel system including at least one wall panel having a raceway with at least one receptacle opening therein and at least one receptacle assembly. The at least one receptacle assembly includes a retaining device that retains the receptacle to the raceway and a restraining feature that restrains the receptacle assembly from completely entering the opening.

Abstract: A linear light fixture mounting assembly and method of mounting includes a cable, a housing member, and an elastic member. The cable has a body and an end, and the end has a larger cross-sectional extent than the body. The housing member has a top surface and a bottom surface and defines a keyhole through the top and bottom surfaces. The keyhole has a circular portion and a narrower slot-shaped portion. The circular portion has a larger cross-sectional extent than the end of the cable. The end of the cable is positioned adjacent to the bottom surface and has a larger cross-sectional extent than the width of the narrower slot-shaped portion of the keyhole. The elastic member is attached to the bottom surface of the housing member and is located under the circular portion of the keyhole. The elastic member is configured for flexing in a downward direction and springing back.

Abstract: A fuel cell and a jumper connected to the fuel cell. The jumper includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the jumper is connected to the fuel cell, the second end of the jumper is configured for providing electrical power to a worksurface.

Abstract: A light fixture for mounting to the underside of a furniture element. The light fixture includes a housing with a first side and a second side opposed to and approximately parallel with the first side. The first side has a first spring latch at one end of the first side and the second side has a second spring latch at one end of the second side. A light source is carried by the housing.

Abstract: An electrical interconnection system for linear lighting including a first electrical harness having a first electrical connector with a first plurality of terminals, and a first plurality of electrical conductors electrically connected to respective first terminals. A second electrical harness includes a second electrical connector with a second plurality of terminals, and a second plurality of electrical conductors electrically connected to respective second terminals. The second plurality of terminals are similar in shape to the first plurality of terminals. The first and second electrical harnesses are configured for connection to a first and second linear light, respectively. An electrical coupler is electrically connected to both the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector and includes a first port and a second port which each have a plurality of coupler terminals complimentary in shape with the first plurality of terminals and the second plurality of terminals.

Abstract: A refrigerant recovery system that includes a plurality of refrigerant storage containers, each having a refrigerant inlet port and facility for indicating quantity of refrigerant in the container. A refrigerant recovery unit for withdrawing refrigerant from equipment under service includes an outlet port and internal control for enabling operation of the refrigerant recovery unit to provide a flow of recovered refrigerant at the outlet port withdrawn from the equipment under service. A refrigerant flow control manifold connects the refrigerant recovery unit to the plurality of storage containers. The flow control manifold includes control electronics responsive to indication of refrigerant quantity in the several containers for automatically connecting the outlet port of the recovery unit to each of the plurality of containers as quantity of refrigerant in each container in turn reaches a preselected level.

Abstract: A refrigerant handling system that includes a compressor for pumping refrigerant through the system, and an evaporator connected to the compressor inlet for ensuring that refrigerant fed to the compressor inlet is in vapor phase. A flow control device is coupled to the inlet of the evaporator for controlling flow of refrigerant to the evaporator, and comprises a thermostatic expansion valve having first and second pressure inputs, and valve elements for controlling flow of refrigerant through the valve to the evaporator as a function of a pressure differential between the pressure inputs. A first bulb containing refrigerant is sealingly coupled to the first pressure input of the valve, and is positioned so as to supply a first control pressure to the valve as a function of vapor pressure of refrigerant in the bulb at the temperature of refrigerant entering the evaporator.