Utility distribution system for open office plans and the like
Patent 5675949 Issued on October 14, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 14, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 14, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1718252 1718253 3784042 Display units with socket-mounted standards Floor structure for the environment of a modular computer system Trench duct connector Framework joint Elevated floor assembly Modular cable trench system Mounting device for compact apparatus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 284007 filed on 08/01/1994US Classes:52/220.7, Partition type (e.g., raceway arrangement)52/239, Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling52/241, Elongated terminal member52/656.9Joint, connectorExaminersPrimary: Safavi, MichaelAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassE04B 002/78AbstractA utility distribution system is provided for open office plans and other similar settings, and includes a prefabricated floor construction designed to be supported directly on a building floor. The floor construction has a hollow interior which defines at least one raceway to route utility conduits therethrough, and a floor surface on which workstations can be positioned. The utility distribution system also includes at least two utility posts, each of which has a foot which mounts to the floor construction to support the utility posts in a generally upstanding orientation. A utility beam extends generally horizontally between the two utility posts, and is supported thereby. The utility beam has at least one raceway extending longitudinally therealong, with opposite end portions communicating with the utility channels in the utility posts to route utilities therebetween.Other References
Field of SearchWALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR DESIGNED FOR UTILITIESCompleted accessible continous trench duct type Partition type (e.g., raceway arrangement) Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling Joint, connector Elongated terminal member Molding type; e.g., baseboard Molding type (e.g., baseboard) Including receptacle Molding type (e.g., baseboard) Plural duct | |
