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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 20, 1998
Christopher Lyle Domina, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paul Brian Siebert, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Jess Allen Sorel, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Paul Jesus Espinoza, San Mateo, CA (US);
Lewis Mark Epstein, San Mateo, CA (US);
David Eric Simon, San Francisco, CA (US);
Steelcase Development Inc., Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
A mobile screen having a 'T'-shape for use on a ground surface is disclosed. The screen includes a base section having at least one panel providing a first surface having a first surface treatment and a second surface having a second surface treatment. The screen may also include an end section having at least one panel providing a first surface having a first surface treatment and a second surface having a second surface treatment. The base section is rigidly coupled to the end section to form the 'T'-shape. At least one surface treatment of the base section or the end section is a functional surface treatment intended to selectively provide for the display of information. The screen may include a base section having a vertical frame member and at least one base panel extending therefrom and an end section having a pair of vertical frame members with at least one end panel extending therebetween. The mobile screen may also be provided with a handle or a tray. An apparatus for use in a work environment providing at least one work space is also disclosed. The apparatus may include at least one mobile screen having at least one panel adapted to display information. The mobile screen may be movable between a first arrangement wherein the work space is formed into at least one work area and at least one second arrangement wherein the work space is formed into at least two work areas. The mobile screen may be provided with casters.