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Herman Miller, Inc.

Symbiote, Inc.

Travis M Randolph

Charles P Schreiner

Robert L Propst

Theodore M Reyda

Heather L Boeve

Thomas J Newhouse

A workstation includes a frame supporting a work surface upon which a task can be completed and/or an item can be stored. The workstation can include a drive system for adjusting a height of the work surface above a surface supporting the workstation. The workstation can also be configured such that the work surface and other components of the workstation can be moved between an in use mode and a lower profile storage and/or transportation mode.

Combination foldable and adjustable workstation

A post and beam furniture construction has a number of support posts and a plurality of beams that interconnect the posts. Accessories, including storage shelves and cabinets, and work surfaces are releasably supported by the posts at various positions relative to the shelf length and the post spacing. Support brackets interconnect accessories and posts. Each post has at least two accessory support rails extending along the post length. A support bracket engages a selected rail. Spaced support bracket receptacles extend along a length of the accessory and a support bracket engages a selected bracket receptacle. The beams may be removed from respective posts without moving the posts and may also be length adjustable.

Post and beam furniture construction

A freestanding framework having a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns supporting a plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams. The overhead beams include a portion that provides a raceway for the delivery of an electrical conduit. One or more barrier members are connected with framework.

Free standing modular architectural beam system

A freestanding framework having a plurality of generally vertically disposed support columns supporting a plurality of generally horizontally disposed overhead beams. The overhead beams include a portion that provides a raceway for the delivery of an electrical conduit, and a lower portion formed as an open-sided rail. One or more barrier members are connected with the open-sided rail.

An integrated wall, archistructural and desk and panel system comprises a series of modular units that integrate into a variety of configurations with a minimum number of components. The desk and panel system comprises a base wall formed of interconnected modular wall panels having a desk back panel formed of modules of the same height and width and appearance as the base wall panels, so the back of the desk can comprise a section of the base wall. The top of the desk is recessed from the vertical support members and back panel of the desk so that modular upper wall panels can be mounted on the back panel and vertical support members, as well as on the base wall panels, to selectively increase the height of the wall panel system and to create a peripheral enclosure for the desk. A hollow transverse desk support beam and hollow inclined frame members provide wiring access to the desk top. The wall structure comprises a free standing modular wall formed of interconnected modules having removable face panels and concealed interior wire storage trays that permit easy wiring access and panel to panel communication. The archistructure comprises a post and beam construction that provides vertical and horizontal wiring channels and an overhead support surface for suspended panels or doors.

Free standing modular furniture and wall system

A computer work station comprises a fixed position work surface having an enlarged monitor opening therein, a recessed component support pan attached to the work surface under the monitor opening, and a raisable monitor support mechanism mounted in the component pan that supports the monitor platform. The monitor lift mechanism is an extendable folding frame that is counterbalanced with a spring mechanism to offset the weight of the monitor such that the monitor can be raised or lowered simply by lifting or lowering the monitor platform manually, with the monitor remaining in place after its position has been adjusted. The component pan provides a recessed support and storage space for the monitor and other components. An adjustable work surface is mounted at the front of the fixed work surface by means of an adjustable mounting mechanism located in the pan and having cantilever arms extending out of the pan. A separate docking station can be provided for a lap top computer.

Computer work station

An integral room divider panel and freestanding desk system comprises a base wall formed of interconnected modular base wall panels of uniform height and width and a freestanding desk unit that integrates into the base wall. The desk unit includes a work surface supported at side edges by vertical support members, with a back panel extending across the back of the desk. The desk back panel is formed of modules of the same height and width as the base wall panels and have the same appearance as base wall panels, so the back of the desk can comprise a section of the base wall. The top of the desk is recessed from the vertical support members and back panel so that the modular upper wall panels can be mounted on the back panel and vertical support members, as well as on the base wall panels, to selectively increase the height of the wall panel system and the peripheral enclosure for the desk. A transverse support beam with an open interior is mounted under the work surface, and hollow inclined frame members attach the support beam to the vertical support members, providing wiring access to the desk top. A separate wall and post and beam archistructure system complements the desk and panel system.

A machine for stretching fabric over a panel frame has a surface for supporting the frame in a preferably horizontal position. The frame is usually rectangular, and sets of opposed jaws are arranged around the perimeter of the supported frame, with the jaws being interconnected by a pneumatic piston-cylinder actuator. One of the jaws is also connected to a second actuator, which induces downward movement of the jaws to stretch the grasped fabric over the panel frame. The latter actuators are energized by a common pressure source to equalize the tension on the opposite sides of the panel frame.

Machine for stretching fabric over a panel frame

A three wheel vehicle is provided with improved drive and handling characteristics, especially when turning. The three wheel vehicle includes a frame with a pair of front wheel and axle assemblies rotatably mounted on either side near the front of the frame. A rear fork, wheel and axle assembly is mounted at the rear center of the frame which is rotatable and laterally pivotable for turning the vehicle. Steering means are provided for rotating the fork and pivoting the fork laterally in a direction opposite the direction of turning the vehicle. Preferred drive means provide two wheel positive forward drive and pedal actuated independent dual braking.

Three wheel vehicle

An electrical energy supply system for space divider systems in which a plurality of upright wall panels are arranged end-to-end so as to form at least one work station, and in which the panels are mounted on downwardly extending leg supports. The energy supply system is an under-the-wall system in which the components of the system are located below the wall panels and in the spaces occupied by the leg supports. The system consists of a plurality of connected sections, each section corresponding to a wall panel forming the work station, thereby facilitating assembly of the energy supply sections with the wall panels. Each energy supply section has the ability to deliver electrical energy to a point in the work station and each section is connectable to one or more sections corresponding to one or more wall panels in the work station or an adjacent work station to enable an efficient distribution of energy to desired points in the space divider system.

Electrical energy supply system for work stations in a space divider

A combination light fixture and acoustic conditioner assembly particularly useful in modular room enclosures wherein the ceiling is spaced above the enclosure walls. The invention provides for indirect lighting means and means for masking external sounds in the vicinity of the light fixture assembly. The assembly includes a reflector positioned so that light and sound waves contacting the reflector are dispersed in a plurality of directions due to the concavity of the reflector and undulations therein and eventually contact the ceiling where they are further reflected and spread. Dispersion of sound waves in this manner provides a pleasant, unintelligible sound which masks external sounds that might otherwise distract occupants of the modular room enclosures.

Combination acoustic conditioner and light fixture

A filler insert for a wall baseboard assembly in a space divider system comprised of a plurality of interconnected upright wall panels. The baseboard assembly includes a plurality of side cover members arranged end to end along the lower edges of the wall panels with the side cover members each having a length substantially equal to the length of its associated wall panel. An opening is formed between adjacent side cover members at the juncture of two interconnected panels. The filler insert comprises a main body positionable in the opening so as to be flush with the adjacent side cover members. Coacting means on the main body and on the side cover members cooperate to maintain the filler insert in the opening.

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Saugatuck, MI, United States of America

Travis M Randolph