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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186281 | Modular furniture system A modular furniture system includes a framework assembly comprising vertical and horizontal frame members that can be shared by back-to-back workstations. The vertical and horizontal frame members are configured to facilitate routing of various utility service lines... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8146514 | Table construction A table has two end legs arranged in a parallel, laterally spaced apart relationship for support on a floor surface. Two side rails are arranged in a parallel, laterally spaced apart relationship, and are connected with upper portions of the end legs to retain them ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8109215 | Desk top panel and a desk with the same Provided is a desk top panel, which normally protects privacy in a complete shielding form, permits facing persons to converse and documents and the like to be passed and received by opening a lower space of the desk top panel as needed, and permits a wiring cover t... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8069794 | Portable computer desk with power generator A portable desk with a generator for providing electrical power to a computer or other electrical device that is collapsibly foldable to a compact form wherein successive sections comprise a back panel, a desk top panel hinged from the top edge of the back panel, tw... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8061279 | Furniture with cable channel An improved item of furniture, especially a table with a cable channel, is characterized by the following features: on a mounting device there are base bodies lying offset from one another and positioned in the longitudinal direction of the cable channel. On each of... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8051783 | Display table assembly A display table assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall with an upper edge defining an opening extending into the housing. A plurality of legs extends downwardly from the bottom wall. An upper wall is hingedly coupled to the upper edg... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7997212 | Multi-purpose table with electrical features A multi-purpose table including a channel forming a portion of, or attached to, a horizontal support bar of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlets. The electrical and com... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7975624 | Multi-purpose table with electrical features A multi-purpose table including a channel that either forms a portion of, or is attached to, a horizontal support structure of the work surface of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and commun... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7966951 | Apparatus for dispensing utilities at a selected location of a workstation An apparatus for dispensing utilities at a selected location of a work station. The apparatus has a housing that has an upper peripheral portion and a pair of oppositely positioned sidewalls that extend downwardly from the upper peripheral portion. The housing defin... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7942100 | Break down desk assembly A break down desk is disclosed to facilitate an efficient storage disassembly and transport in compact shipping containers. The break down desk may be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled without the use of traditional tools and fasteners and with a minimal... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7926430 | Technology trough A conference table includes a technology trough assembly integrated into its worksurface. The technology trough includes one or more utility modules for providing customized utility connections to meet the users' requirements. The technology trough also includes sli... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7908978 | Computer gaming station A user-assembled desk system includes specialized features for computer gaming. The top of the desk has an expanded side area for the placement of gaming aids such as joysticks, steering wheels and the like. The desk top cantilevers out from the center structure pro... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7859836 | Laptop table Disclosed herein is a laptop table including a laptop station, on which a laptop computer is disposed. The laptop station has a connection port set and a power supply unit integrally mounted therein. The connection port set and the power supply unit of the laptop st... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7827920 | Work space management and furniture system A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height s... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7765937 | Table system A table system including at least one primary module and at least two secondary modules. The primary module includes a tabletop plate and a plurality of crossbars disposed parallel to each other and secured to the underside of the tabletop plate. A secondary module ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7703398 | Table, especially conference and office table A table is provided which has variable dimensions, especially a long length, and is mainly used in offices and conferences. The base of the table is supported by feet (6) and carries table leaves (1,1) which are brought together at the longitudinal sid... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7640866 | Mobile video panel display system A portable, adjustable support system for large scale, flat monitors and associated hardware. The portable support system is fully self-contained and is fully adjustable so as to allow a user to interact with the monitor from a range of positions including standing,... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7634967 | Laboratory work station accessory An improved laboratory station uses a floor box and/or a service column to provide utilities. The floor box preferably provides a waterproof connection with a floor and the service column is installed prior to installation of a drop ceiling. A storage system is pref... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7364443 | Retractable electrical power outlet device An electrical outlet device comprising a mounting plate and an electrical outlet assembly containing electrical components and a hinge assembly coupled to the electrical outlet assembly and the mounting plate and adapted to enable the electrical outlet assembly to p... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357086 | Modular system of power and data delivery components and method of setting up and utilizing the components in a work space environment A modular system of power and data components comprising a substation having power and data ports is provided. The system includes channels releasably connectable to the substation and supports. The substation, channels and supports are releasably and rotatably conn... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7343864 | Modular worktable and shelving unit A modular worktable assembly and a shelving unit are described. The modular worktable assembly has a pair of side panels with a tabletop secured over a top end thereof. A rear, hollow cross-channel is secured between rear vertical end posts of the side panels and ha... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338301 | Desk attachment A desk attachment includes a base unit 1 including a communication bus having a communication port for connection to at least one remote signal source. A plurality of user modules 20 are provided for attachment to the base unit such that they are elect... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331556 | Keyboard and mouse support The present invention is for a keyboard and mouse support device, wherein said mouse support comprising a mouse platform adopted to support a mouse, a support bar, and a spacer, which is positioned between the bottom surface of said mouse platform and the top surfac... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7278360 | Variable configuration desk system with power and communication capability A desk system with power and/or communication capability includes a series of interconnected desk sections. Each desk section includes a pair of leg that support a worksurface, and one or more stanchions extend upwardly from the worksurface. A primary power distribu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267305 | Carrying device having tubular member for supply lines A tripod head (5, 5′) is provided for a support for a supply device for patients, with an elongated supply part (10, 10′) with feeds (11, 12) of supply lines and a carrying device (13, 13′, 14, 14′, 16, 19) attached to the supply ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249872 | Method and system for displaying lighting fixtures A lighting fixture display system and method including a light support member for supporting truncated floor-based lighting fixtures and a rail member. The light support members have shelf structures and brackets and are mounted on or attached to the rail member, wh... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244128 | Waterproof simplex receptacle A simplex receptacle body (102) includes a front portion (108) with a front surface (104) and a rear surface (106). Terminals (110) extend through the front portion (108). A clip (138) is “snap-fit” on a rear hous... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7228977 | Workroom storage system A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel and/or slot track storage system with at least one repositionable slotwall or slot track mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defin... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7191713 | Wire management arrangement for a furniture support A table or desk includes a wire management arrangement located below a worksurface, and a support including a foot for engaging a supporting surface such as a floor. A leg is mounted to and extends upwardly from the foot, and the worksurface is mounted to a worksurf... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178469 | Retractable multiposition furniture system A workstation providing multiple presentation angles for a visible display structure and a related working area structure. The display and working structures are adjustably mounted on a cabinet pedestal that houses electronic equipment connected with components carr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175034 | Modular, adjustable display rack A point of purchase display stand for displaying products includes shelving, lights, cabinets, signs, baskets, and other items that may be supported on a slot wall positioned in the back of the stand. The slot wall may be made up of horizontal slots that allow the a... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165690 | Post structure A post structure is axially formed with a plurality of elongated grooves which are not in communication with one another, and a plurality of accessories can be inserted directly into the elongated grooves in the lateral direction. And the accessories are assembled o... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163111 | Vacuum formed display and method of making the same A vacuum formed display includes a body portion, and one or more shelves having at least one partition formed as a unitary display. The shelves may also include other details such as a raised front lip. The shelves are vacuum formed in a flat position, and lie gener... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147115 | Workroom storage system A space-efficient workroom organization system comprising a slotwall panel with at least one repositionable slotwall-mounted storage cabinet, and a workbench system comprising a workbench having a work surface and defining a storage recess beneath the work surface, ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143552 | Supporting spine structure for modular office furniture A support beam and a support frame for an office furniture system which can be used to mount and support a variety of furniture system components and electrical and communication equipment. The support beam has an elongate, hollow lower beam section with a top panel... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140701 | Modular workbench system A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The workbench and modules a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140134 | Modular table top display apparatus A modular table top display having a first upright sub-assembly, a second upright sub-assembly, and upper and lower horizontal cross-members, which extend between the first and second upright sub-assemblies, to span the desired length of the table top. A horizontal ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140307 | Display booth framework A framework for a display booth includes at least one base, at least one post, at least one beam and a connector. The post is adapted to be releasably attached to the base and to extend vertically upward from the base when attached thereto. The post includes at leas... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7143299 | Method for power management of intelligent hardware A method and device for power management of intelligent hardware (e.g., an intelligent data concentrator) for providing access to voice and data networks. Power use data of the intelligent hardware is obtained, wherein the intelligent hardware is coupled to a power ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7111564 | Combination frame structure for table combination table using combination frame structure A combination frame structure for combination table is disclosed to include a beam, two stands and two table board support members respectively provided at the top and bottom sides of the beam, and screws inserted through respective mounting through holes at the fla... | 09/26/2006 |
