Steelcase Inc.

Alan Fredrick Mauer

Scott Michael Miller

Steven Ryutaro Takayama

Charles Anthony Seiber

Robert Peter Arko

Alan M Vale

Peter Scott MacDonald

An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, interference engagement. The apparatus may also include a mounting structure such as an easel. An apparatus for use with one or more display boards is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mounting structure including a base and a first panel coupled to the base. The first panel is configured to support the one or more display boards and to be selectively movable between a first position and a second position.

Display board system

An apparatus for display of information in a work environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes a display board having a substantially solid core and defining a first side having a first surface and a second side opposite of the first side having a second surface. A first surface treatment may include a reusable adhesive and a clear film cover over the reusable adhesive. The display board may have a generally rectangular shape and may include a plurality of corner members and a mounting structure. A mounting structure for at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure may include a pivotal interface adapted to engage a mounting interface of the display board so that the display board is removably pivotally mounted within the mounting structure. An easel for use with a first display board is further disclosed. The easel may include a base, a frame coupled to the base, a storage area formed by the frame, and a panel coupled to the frame. The panel may include a tray coupled to the panel and a compliant member. A first display board can be placed on display on the tray and pressed into secure engagement with the compliant member, and a plurality of display boards can be stored in the storage area. An easel may include a front support member, a pivoting rear support member, a collar, a pivot member, and a tray so that a display board is supported by the tray and the front support member. Other display board and mounting structures may be provided in alternative arrangements. The display board system may include any of a wide variety of accessories and related or associated items and articles.

A mounting system for use in a work environment is disclosed. The system includes a mounting bracket having a first side and a second side. Either side of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to one of a mounting structure or an accessory. The mounting system also includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the bracket. A sub-interface extends from each of the first mounting interface and the second mounting interface comprising an expansion member configurable between a first effective average cross-sectional dimension and a second average effective cross-sectional dimension and adapted for receiving a fastener. A mounting bracket including a first side and a second side is also disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the mounting bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the mounting bracket. Either mounting interface of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to a mounting structure. The mounting bracket also includes a sub-interface for engaging an accessory and an expandable member adapted for receiving a fastener attached to the mounting bracket. A mounting system kit adapted for installation in a work environment is also disclosed. The kit includes a mounting structure an accessory and a mounting adapter. A method of using a mounting bracket is also disclosed.

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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Alan Fredrick Mauer