Abstract: A height controllable desk having a top plate having a first end and a second end with a first desk support and a second desk support having a first plurality of vertically spaced members thereon for providing vertically positionable support to the second end of the top plate and a U-shaped connecting cover having a plurality of vertically spaced members securable at different vertical locations to the first desk support to provide support for the first end of the top plate whereby the top plate can be adjusted to the proper vertical height on both ends thereof.

Abstract: A furniture unit comprises a closed-front credenza that folds out to form an L-shaped desk. The unit comprises a stationary desk having a partially open front, with a kneehole opening forming at least a portion of the open front. A moveable return pivotally mounted at on one side of the desk comprises a vertical face panel and a work surface mounted at a rear side of the face panel. The return is pivotal between a closed position, wherein the face panel covers the open portion of the front of the desk and the return work surface is concealed behind the face panel, and an open position, wherein the face panel is pivoted outwardly from the front of the desk, exposing the kneehole opening in the desk. The return work surface extends forwardly from the desk alongside the kneehole opening when the return is opened. The face panel is configured so as to create the impression that the furniture unit is a credenza with no kneehole opening when the return is closed.

Abstract: A computer desk is composed of a desk top, a reference slide, an article tray, a stationery rack, a drawer, two legs, two leg-supporting bases, a cross rod, and a connection rod. The desk top, the reference slide, the article tray, the stationery rack, the drawer are supported by three sets of support frames. The legs are supported by the leg-supporting bases in conjunction with the connection rod and the cross rod. The legs are provided at a top end thereof with a fitting seat which is in turn provided with a through hole for receiving a curved tube for connecting two computer desks side by side. The curved tube is provided with a support board located between the two computer desks to provided an added work space.

Abstract: An improved adjustable monitor support assembly is provided that utilizes a plurality of interchangeable side support assemblies and monitor supporting shelf assemblies. Each such shelf assembly is engageable with each pair or side support assemblies. Thus, a particular pair of side support assemblies can be used with either a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a conventional monitor or a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a flat LCD type monitor.

Abstract: A computer desk is provided to house a computer system comprising a computer, a monitor, and a keyboard. The computer desk includes a first leg, a second leg, and a desk top extending between the first and second legs. A monitor shelf is positioned below the desktop, and a computer box sized and shaped to accept the computer is positioned against an outer surface of one of the legs. The desk top extends across the top of the legs and computer box. The portion of the desktop above the computer box is fixed. However, the portion of the desktop between the desk's legs is convertible between a closed position in which the desktop can be used as a writing surface and an opened position in which the monitor and keyboard are exposed and accessible to facilitate use of the computer system.

Abstract: A telescopingly adjustable furniture article is provided for filling an office space where the footprint dimensions of the office space are not known ahead of time or are likely to be periodically changed to different sizes. The furniture article includes a desk having a work surface with ends, a support for supporting one of the ends, and a foot on the other end. A storage unit or cabinet having a top is provided. The foot adjustably rests on the top so that the top supports the other end of the work surface, but so that the furniture unit is horizontally adjustable to different locations partially under the work surface. A Z-bracket interconnects the work surface to the top of the cabinet to secure the relationship of the cabinet and the desk. The furniture article can advantageously be used by itself, in combination with a building wall or demountable architectural wall, or in combination with a partition system to define a plurality of non-uniformly dimensioned offices.

Abstract: A drawer type computer housing mounting system including a computer housing formed of a bottom shell, a top cover shell and a face panel, and two sliding rails fastened to two opposite vertical side panels of the bottom shell of the computer housing for permitting it to be moved between two sliding tracks in a desk, wherein the sliding rails each have a first wall and a second wall connected at right angles, and a plurality of mounting holes at the first wall and the second wall for connection to the two opposite vertical side panels of the bottom shell of the computer housing by fastening devices, the first wall and the second wall having different widths so that the sliding rails can be alternatively fastened to the computer housing between two positions to fit the pitch between the sliding tracks in the desk; the vertical side panels of the bottom shell each have a plurality of vertical sliding slots to which the sliding rails are adjustably fastened by fastening devices at the desired elevation.

Abstract: A unique, simple, and effective leg rest system of great versatility for desks, wherein a hinged or retractable panel is disposed within the leg opening of any desk, and is shifted from an inactive out-of-the-way position to an active position which may be parallel to the floor or at an angle thereto as desired, thereby to permit the desk user to elevate and rest his or her legs, feet, and thighs in comfort as well as to achieve desired orthopedic or therapeutic purposes. Various forms of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A wire management arrangement is provided in a work surface arrangement to route cabling through the work surfaces. The wire management system includes two end grommet assemblies at the opposite ends of each work surface which permit the horizontal and vertical passage of cabling therethrough, and secondary grommets which permit the passage of cabling vertically therethrough. Each of the end grommet assemblies includes a housing that defines a vertical passage which extends through the work surface and a horizontal passage which is in communication with the vertical passage and extends through an end edge of the work surface so as to open into an adjacent work surface. A top cover and end cover are pivotally connected to the housing to respectively cover the vertical and horizontal passages.

Abstract: A slot cabinet and base unit of this invention are provided for maximizing the number of gaming machines within a given floor space. The invention minimizes required floor space by reducing the size of the gaming machine and also enabling a player to sit closer to the gaming machine. The slot cabinet has a narrowed profile which reduced its effective width. The slot cabinet further includes a rear member which complements another slot cabinet placed back-to-back, thus reducing the overall width of two slot cabinets placed back-to-back. The arrangement of the elements of the gaming machine placed within the slot cabinet helps to reduce the overall size of the slot cabinet. The base unit of this invention enables a player to sit closer to a slot cabinet mounted thereon. The base unit may be configured for receiving back-to-back slot cabinets thereon, or may be configured for receiving a single wall slot cabinet. The base unit and slot cabinet may both be modified to achieve weight reduction.

Abstract: A multi-purpose quarters (MPQ) enclosing a reading space with walls in order to enhance the reader's concentration. The MPQ is provided with a desk, a computer panel, bookracks and a bed. The MPQ has a box-shaped body and cover slidable relative to each other for movement between an open position in which the body and the cover are spaced from one another and form the reading space, and a closed position in which the body is enclosed within the cover. A pull-down bed is provided on the cover and forms a front wall of the cover when the MPQ is closed. The body has a vertically movable holding panel and an inclined desk which is vertically movable with the holding panel by a drive motor. The holding panel moves vertically within the body under the guidance of a plurality of channeled columns extending vertically at the corners of the body.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a computer monitor in position for optimal viewing with respect to a horizontal work surface and adapted to matingly fit with an opening formed in the work surface includes a support for holding the monitor in a recessed and tilted position with respect to the work surface and a mechanism cooperating with the support for accommodating monitors of different sizes and for adjusting the position of the monitor for maximum viewer comfort.

Abstract: A furniture unit comprises a closed-front credenza that folds out to form an L-shaped desk. The unit comprises a stationary desk having a partially open front, with a kneehole opening forming at least a portion of the open front. A moveable return pivotally mounted at on one side of the desk comprises a vertical face panel and a work surface mounted at a rear side of the face panel. The return is pivotal between a closed position, wherein the face panel covers the open portion of the front of the desk and the return work surface is concealed behind the face panel, and an open position, wherein the face panel is pivoted outwardly from the front of the desk, exposing the kneehole opening in the desk. The return work surface extends forwardly from the desk alongside the kneehole opening when the return is opened. The face panel is configured so as to create the impression that the furniture unit is a credenza with no kneehole opening when the return is closed.

Abstract: A desk pedestal for storing computer hardware and ancillary computer equipment and supplies which is specifically designed to hold and provide ready access to either a vertical tower or a horizontal central processing unit (CPU) and includes a built-in master power director for cord management and a hidden rear access means for easy installment of the hardware and ready accessibility to cords and other potential computer related problems. The desk pedestal may be used in either a desk or armoire and includes first and second interior compartments and at least one adjustable shelf which allows the user to choose between storing a vertical tower or horizontal CPU by adding or removing the adjustable shelf to create a compartment which is specifically dimensioned for storing either unit. The second compartment of the desk pedestal is designed to hold a plurality of slidable drawers specifically adapted for storing computer diskettes, CDs and miscellaneous items.

Abstract: Vertical suspension legs are clamped to a margin of a desk top. The suspension legs support a tray at a plurality of selectable vertical levels. There is a connection station on each vertical leg corresponding to each of the vertical levels. The tray has engagement devices for engaging the connection stations corresponding to any selected vertical level. Each connection station can be a plurality of detents which mate with a corresponding plurality of tangs projecting from a side of the tray. The plurality of tangs engaging a corresponding plurality of detents prevents rotation of the tray about the connection points. The stations can also be laterally open horizontal open slots defined by the vertical legs which mate with side rails projecting from the tray. Slidingly extending through the vertical legs are vertical shanks, the top ends of which are connected to an elongated crossbar.

Abstract: An improved adjustable monitor support assembly is provided that utilizes a plurality of interchangeable side support assemblies and monitor supporting shelf assemblies. Each such shelf assembly is engageable with each pair or side support assemblies. Thus, a particular pair of side support assemblies can be used with either a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a conventional monitor or a monitor supporting shelf subassembly structure for a flat LCD type monitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable laptop computer cart having a slidable desktop movable between a closed, retracted position and an open position which exposes a hidden bin/storage area underneath. The cart is mounted on casters or wheels for easy movement. Additionally, with the desktop in the retracted position, the bin is completely hidden from view allowing the cart to be utilized as a conventional end table or the like. The laptop computer cart is particularly well adapted for use with a laptop computer cart or video game entertainment system while the user is seated upon a couch or sofa.

Abstract: A desk includes a top which has four legs extending from a bottom thereof. A frame is disposed to the bottom of the top and which has two tracks formed on two opposite sides thereof for a sliding plate to be slidably received therein which has an L-shaped plate disposed thereto. An auxiliary rack has one end thereof pivotally connected to the L-shaped plate and the other end of the auxiliary rack has wheels disposed thereto so as to roll on the ground. The auxiliary rack includes two horizontal first side rails and two vertical second side rails and a board disposed between the two first side rails. The auxiliary rack has a section where the board does not extend and two rods are connected between the two first side rails within the section so as to hang suspension files between the two rods. A rectangular support is pivotally disposed to the bottom of the top for a key board to be put thereon.

Abstract: A desk structure is provided wherein a monitor is angularly positionable beneath a transparent viewing window in the working surface thereof. The window is provided with a coating which is antireflecting of incident exterior light but the window is transmissive of light images from the monitor viewing screen.

Abstract: A computer desk comprises a desk leg, a desk top comprising a frame and a top board. The frame has two side rods and a cross rod. The top board is provided in the underside thereof with a receiving space in which the frame is secured. The top board is provided in one side of a front segment thereof with a keyboard receiving space and on another side with a flat plate space. The top board is provided in one side of a rear segment thereof with a screen receiving space and on another side with a main machine receiving recess. The desk top is fastened with the desk leg by the two side rods. Two support frames are fastened at the bottom ends thereof with two sides of the desk top. A placing board is fastened with the top ends of the support frames. The keyboard, the screen and the operating unit of the computer are located respectively in the keyboard receiving space, the screen receiving space and the main machine receiving recess. The printer is located on the placing board.

Abstract: An adjustable monitor support assembly is provided which incorporates a shelf member, side supports and slide plates between each side support and the shelf member. Elongated slots are provided in the side supports and in the slide plates with those in the slide plates being perpendicular to those in the side supports, and adjacent ones thereof are interconnected by a key. The front of the shelf member is pivotally connected to each slide plate. The shelf member is thus vertically and horizontally positionable and tiltably adjustable relative to the side supports, and the shelf member is spatially fixable by an adjustable clamp.

Abstract: A computer desk module has a trapezoidal desk top with an opening. A transparent window plate is supported in the desk top so as to cover the opening. A pull-out keyboard shelf is supported under a front edge portion of the desk top. A computer monitor is suspended under the desk top so its screen is inclined upward to allow viewing of the screen through the window plate. A plurality of the computer desk modules are assembled end-to-end into various semi-trapezoidal clusters, S-shaped clusters, and straight line clusters. Overhead power and data bus cables are routed from a classroom ceiling into tubular legs supporting a decorative cover against the ceiling. The legs extend upward from a cabinet having a semi-octagonal shape that mates with a semi-octagonal cluster of the computer desk modules. The cables pass through the legs, through the cabinet, into the various computer desk modules forming the cluster, and to the monitor and a computer in each of the computer desk modules.

Abstract: A flat monitor is associated with a work station in inset relationship to the top surface of the station's work platform so as to be non-interfering with this top surface usage. The flat monitor is either supported below an inset transparent window in the work platform or supported in a bore defined in the work platform, with the flat monitor preferably provided with a protective transparent film or sheet.

Abstract: A work station and drawer module, preferably adapted for a corner, including a horizontal work or support surface and supporting connected upright panels to define an enclosure. A front panel of the enclosure includes a front opening for receiving a horizontally slidably mounted angular drawer. The drawer has a front facing panel which substantially covers the front opening when the drawer is closed. The upright drawer side panels are angularly oriented with respect to the front facing panel at an acute angle of in the range of about 30.degree. to 60.degree. and slidably supported within the work station drawer module and like units so that the drawer moves in a horizontal linear path at the acute angle to the front opening. The drawer may be structured to hold upright files, to support office equipment and for general storage.

Abstract: A desk assembly (10) is disclosed comprising first and second pedestal units (12, 14), each comprising first and second side panels (18,20), first and second edge panels (30,32), and a frontward panel (22), with corner posts (34,36) formed interposed between the edge and side panels, and the side and frontward panels. The pedestals are integrally formed as a coplanar form with elastomeric hinges (42, 44, 46, and 48) formed to connect the corner posts to the edge, side, and frontward panels. The pedestal units are reconfigured from the flat manufactured form into a box form by pivotal movement of the side and edge panels, facilitated by the elastomeric hinges. The pedestal units further include a back panel (28) that attaches to back surfaces of the edge panels (30,32) to connect the edge panels together and to maintain the pedestal unit in its box form.

Abstract: An office desk that can be used for traditional tasks and yet provides concealment for, yet readily available access to, computer equipment. The desk top consists of a fixed section, a separable section, and a covering section. The separable and covering sections cover an equipment compartment which contains the computer equipment. The equipment compartment is located toward either the right or left side of the desk. The separable section is located along the frontal edge of the desk top and can be opened to expose the front part of the concealed computer equipment. When in the open position, the separable section provides a working surface which forms an "L" shape with the desk top and which is capable of supporting a keyboard. The working surface is adjustable in height. The covering section is removed when computer equipment housed in the equipment compartment must be installed or replaced.

Abstract: An article of furniture with a drawer movable horizontally within a drawer-receiving receptacle, into and from a closed position and through a range of opened positions, is provided with a footrest having an expansive, cushioned, foot-supportive panel. The drawer has an interior space, walls including outer, inner, side walls, and file-hanging rails mounted within the drawer so as to extend between the outer and inner walls or between the side walls, near the other walls, to accommodate file folders with upper hangers extending above the file-hanging rails. The footrest is mounted to one of the outer and side walls so as to be pivotally movable through at least about 90.degree.

Abstract: A lobby table (10) for use in a post office lobby is described. The lobby table has lockable boxes (14) which are mounted together and spaced apart by front and back horizontal spacers (64 and 66). A counter top (12) is mounted on the uppermost horizontal row of lockable boxes and is supported by the underlying lockable boxes. The lockable boxes have a top wall (14A), a bottom wall (14B) and two sidewalls (14C) which form a front opening (14D) which allows access to the interior of the lockable box. The perimeter of the front opening is surrounded by a frame (30) formed by a top frame member (32), a bottom frame member (34), a right frame member (36) and a left frame member (38). The lockable box can also be provided with a central wall and a center frame member (42) in order to provide right and left small boxes (24 and 26).

Abstract: A furniture assembly having first and second side walls in spaced relationship. First and second desk doors are movably mounted between open and closed positions on the first and second side walls, respectively. Each of the first and second desk doors includes an edge wall and a front wall. Each of the first and second desk doors includes integral first and second cart units, respectively. The furniture assembly can also include a hutch assembly.

Abstract: The adjustable level play desk is for a child. It comprises at least three elongated legs of substantially circular cross section, each of the legs having a lower end for resting on the ground and an outer cylindrical surface provided with a first locking device; and a top body having an upper play surface, and at least three sleeves oriented downwardly when in use, the sleeves being for slidably receiving respectively the legs, the sleeves being solid with the top body at positions providing steadiness thereof.

Abstract: A novel compact work desk assembly which is completely contained within a single locking enclosure. The assembly includes a chair with a fold-down backrest, multiple drawers contained within a drawer assembly, at least two extendible work surfaces, and at least two footrests. The chair rests atop the drawer assembly which is slidably disposed within the enclosure. Since the seat is supported by the drawer assembly, virtually no extra space is required inside the enclosure to store the seat. Additional space saving is achieved by having the drawer assembly slide out of the enclosure in a first direction, with the individual drawers opening in the opposite direction. The footrest support has at least two footrest bars so that users of different height can be accommodated.

Abstract: An adjustable monitor support assembly for a monitor is positioned under a transparent portion in the top surface member of a desk-like structure. The support assembly utilizes a shelf member that is supported by laterally outwardly extending associated stub shafts. A pair of rails is provided and each one thereof is located along a different lateral side of the shelf member. The stub shafts slidably engage the rails so that the shelf member is movable relative to the rails. Retaining members for holding the shelf member at a desired location along the rails are provided. Since the rails are parabolically curved, the monitor is movable with the front face being generally perpendicular to the eye levels of various seated users.

Abstract: A convertible computer workstation comprising a desk having a horizontal working surface, a front panel, a vertical side panel located at one end of the working surface to support the working surface, a second vertical side panel located at the opposite end of the working surface to support the working surface, a third vertical support panel located approximately mid-way between the first and second side panel, a plurality of computer component shelves located between one side panel and the third support panel, a retractable keyboard drawer with a rear surface located between the opposite side panel and the third support panel, a monitor housing for supporting a computer monitor located behind the keyboard drawer comprising a horizontal working surface located within the desk working surface and hingedly connected to the desk front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and a rear panel, all attached to the underside surface of the monitor housing working surface, means to lock the mo

Abstract: A work station particularly adapted for use in a uniform open floor plan. The work station has a horizontal work surface having a front edge and a rear edge, a support member for supporting the horizontal work surface, a first trough located in an area beneath the horizontal work surface, and a second trough at a location displaced vertically below the first trough whereby the first and the second troughs define separate substantially horizontal passageways for the laying-in of cabling. In a further aspect, there is provided an office furniture system comprising a plurality of like work station modules aligned along a linearly extending course, each work station module occupying substantially the same area.

Abstract: A modular work station includes a dual column construction with a separately adjustable work surface supported on each column. Each of the columns utilizes a tubular telescoping construction and can provide as many as three individual modes of adjustable movement to the work surface, including lift, tilt, and horizontal back and forth movements. Supporting columns can be selected with varying functions to provide extremely broad versatility. The lift and tilt functions are preferably provided by motor driven linear actuators mounted within the telescoping column with appropriate controls to prevent contact between adjacent work surfaces when one or both of the surfaces is also provided with back and forth sliding movement.

Abstract: A desk (10) is easily converted into a vehicle simulator cockpit. The desk (10) has a fixed desktop portion (12) configured to support a computer display screen (16). A removable desktop portion (11) is hingedly and slidably engaged with a back panel (24) of the desk (10) so that the removable desktop portion (11) is movable from a first position alongside the fixed desktop portion (12) to a second position substantially parallel to the back panel (24). A simulator seat (33) which faces the fixed desktop portion (12) and the computer display screen (16), is disposed below the removable desktop portion (11) while in the first position and is exposed while the removable desktop portion (11) resides in the second position. A joystick, keyboard, and throttle platform supports are situated below the removable desktop portion (11) and are movable to positions for supporting a joystick, keyboard, and throttle, respectively, in front of the simulator seat (33).

Abstract: A computer workstation is formed in the shape of a desk and has an extendible and retractable keyboard shelf and an inclined adjustable monitor supporting shelf. The workstation has a flat desktop surface, which has a door formed in it. When the keyboard shelf is extended, the door automatically rotates upward. When the keyboard shelf is fully extended, the open door fully reveals the screen of the computer monitor mounted on the monitor supporting shelf. When the keyboard shelf is retracted, the door automatically closes, returning the desktop surface to its normal flat shape. Two pivotable linkage arms are mounted to the desktop surface at each side of the door, and each have one end that passes through a slotted plate fixed to the keyboard shelf and another end that engages the underside of the door. Extending the keyboard shelf causes the linkage arms to rotate and cam the door open.

Abstract: A convertible computer workstation comprising a desk having a horizontal working surface, a front panel, a vertical side panel located at one end of the working surface to support the working surface, a second vertical side panel located at the opposite end of the working surface to support the working surface, a third vertical support panel located approximately mid-way between the first and second side panel, a plurality of computer component shelves located between one side panel and the third support panel, a retractable keyboard drawer with a rear surface located between the opposite side panel and the third support panel, a monitor housing for supporting a computer monitor located behind the keyboard drawer comprising a horizontal working surface located within the desk working surface and hingedly connected to the desk front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and a rear panel, all attached to the underside surface of the monitor housing working surface, means to lock the mo

Abstract: The desk comprises a metal base including leg attachment means and a sheet, the sheet providing a bottom of a storage compartment of the desk, two wood side panels having upper, lower, rear and front edges, the lower edge resting on and being protected by said sheet, the side members being connected to said base, a front panel member connected to said base and covering said front edges of the two wood side members, a rear panel member connected to said base and covering said rear edges of the two wood side members, and a top cover member hingedly connected to said rear member for covering said storage compartment formed by said sheet and said side, front and rear panels. The special construction reduces finishing costs for the wood and metal desk.

Abstract: A combination desk and wheelchair-lift adapted primarily for medical-surgical examination/treatment of a wheelchair-seated person comprises a mobile desk unit having a selectively retractable caster assembly. The wheelchair lift is attached to the desk by a linking slider assembly and is movable between a stored position underneath the desk and an extended position spaced from the desk. When in the extended position, a wheelchair may be rolled onto the wheelchair-lift rotatable platform and raised in a vertical direction by electrically actuated lifting mechanisms on either side of the platform. A clamp assembly is provided adjacent one of the lifting mechanisms for attaching a variety of diagnostic examination/treatment or medical-surgical equipment positioned adjacent the patient seated in the wheelchair.

Abstract: A desk top extension device which readily increases the work area of a desk without need for any modification to the desk is structured for being used in conjunction with a partially opened uppermost desk drawer and is composed, in essence, of a substantially rectangularly shaped base member and an interconnection system composed of an extension member and an abutment member connected thereto. In operation, the topmost desk drawer is partly pulled out and the extension member is inserted into the desk drawer on an angle then horizontally oriented so that the abutment member is located within the desk drawer abutably against the desk frame. Thusly, the base member rests upon the front top edge of the drawer and the abutment member holds the desk top extension device from tipping and moving outwardly from the desk. A book rest member may be connected with the base member for holding reading material in a comfortable orientation for reading thereof by the desk user.

Abstract: A desk includes a desktop divisible by a longitudinal axis into right and left portions and a knee recess formed under one of said portions having at least one side opening outward along a first vertical plane, which first plane is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The desk has a monitor compartment formed under the other of said portions and an automatic lift assembly for lifting at least a computer monitor from a closed position fully beneath the desktop and within the monitor compartment to an open position fully above the desktop. A hinged lid in an aperture in the desktop communicates with the lift assembly. The lid lies flush with the desktop in a closed lid position and has a front lid edge which forms an acute lid edge angle with the transverse axis of the desktop.

Abstract: A desktop wire management apparatus comprises an elongated wire storage compartment removably mountable under an access opening in the desktop, a forwardly openable front door in a front wall of the wire storage compartment, and a self contained wiring module removably mountable in a wiring module opening in a rear wall of the wire storage compartment at a vertical position above the bottom of the wire storage compartment. An access door is pivotally mounted in a frame in the desktop access opening, with a temporary power tap being mounted on the underside of the access door.

Abstract: A desk type work station having a top panel portion having an opening covered by a movable cover and supported by a pair of laterally spaced apart pedestals is provided with structure so that a keyboard and a CRT monitor may be stored out of sight beneath the top panel portion and wherein movement of the keyboard to an operative position permits automatic upward and forward movement of the CRT monitor to move the movable cover and pass at least partially through the opening so that it can be viewed by an operator.

Abstract: An improved adjustable assembly for supporting a monitor or the like under a transparent window portion of a desk top member or like structure. The assembly incorporates a shelf member which is supported at each lateral end thereof by a side support. The shelf member is preferably so supported by a locking block arrangement for each of a total of four supporting shaft members that outwardly extend from the shelf member. The position of the shelf member in relation to the side support is adjustable for height and tilting purposes. The shelf member and the side supports are formed of wire.

Abstract: A desk structure provided with parallel walls formed with a front wall defining a central cavity, with the central cavity positioned between a right series of storage drawers, and a left storage door positioned hingedly in front of a printer cavity, wherein the printer cavity includes a medially positioned slide-out drawer, the slide-out drawer defining a gap between a rear portion of the slide-out drawer and a rear wall of the structure. Extending upwardly from a lower desk plate are right and left storage shelves, with a medial upper cavity mounted therebetween, with the upper cavity including a roll-top member directed over the cavity to provide protection for the organization when not in use. A modification of the invention includes a further roll-top member formed of transparent polarized slats minimizing glare relative to a computer monitor positioned within the cavity.

Abstract: A freestanding modular furniture arrangement is provided to create workstations in both open and closed office plans, and other similar applications. Each furniture unit includes a worksurface with capped cutouts in the rear corners to mount overhead cabinets, privacy screens, and other furniture accessories. A mounting rail extends continuously along the rearward edge of each worksurface, and is capable of removably supporting therein a plurality of different amenities, such as bookshelves, CRT stands, fans, task lamps, etc., so as to permit a worker to personalize his or her own workstation. A removable stanchion permits certain convertible amenities to be supported either freestanding on the worksurface, or along the rear of the worksurface on the mounting rail. An L-shaped intermediate leg is available to support the worksurface in a cantilevered fashion to facilitate unfettered task chair movement along the forward edge of the worksurface.

Abstract: An adjustable desk having two centrally located motorized platforms, one in front of the other, with the front platform adapted to support a keyboard and the rear platform adapted to support a video display terminal. Both platforms operate independently of the other. Each of these platforms can have its elevation adjusted over a wide range. The platform for supporting a keyboard may also have its tilt adjusted through a motorized means. The platform for the keyboard comprises three planar sections stacked on top of one another. The two lower sections are hingdly attached to one another along their front edge. The top section is slidably connected to the middle section. Switches to control the adjustent of these platforms is found on the front of the desk.

Abstract: A computer workstation comprises a substantially horizontal work surface; an opening in the work surface through which a monitor screen can be viewed by an operator from a position above the level of the work surface, and a hinged copy holder movable from a position in which it closes the opening and forms a flush extension of the work surface, to a rearwardly leaning position wherein at least a portion of the copy holder is located above the work surface, and a portion of the copy holder is located substantially below the work surface. A channel is attached to the copy holder for supporting printed matter thereon when the panel is in its rearwardly leaning position. The printed matter is located within a portion of the operator's field of view located substantially immediately above the field in which the monitor screen is viewed.