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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 30, 1998
Charles Anthony Seiber, Atherton, CA (US);
Robert Peter Arko, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Otto Daniel DeRuntz, Dunstable, MA (US);
William Charles Stewart, Providence, RI (US);
Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Atherton, CA (US);
Frank Friedman, Mill Valley, CA (US);
Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo, Redwood City, CA (US);
Steelcase Development Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A mounting structure for at least one display board is disclosed. The Display board includes a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface. The mounting structure includes a first pivotal interface including a barb adapted to engage the first mounting interface of the display board. The mounting structure also includes a second pivotal interface including a protruding member adapted to engage the second mounting interface of the display board. The display board may be removably pivotally mounted within the mounting structure at the first pivotal interface and the second pivotal interface. A mounting structure for display of at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure includes a frame. The mounting structure also includes a platform for the display board coupled to the frame. The mounting structure also includes a compliant retaining system for the display board coupled to the frame. The display board can be placed on the platform and pressed into secure engagement with the compliant retaining system. A mounting structure associated with an existing structure and for use with at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure includes an articulating frame pivotally coupled to the existing structure for movement between a fully deployed position and a fully stowed position. The mounting structure also includes at least one display rack coupled to the articulating frame and providing a first and second interface for pivotal coupling of a plurality of display boards.