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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2003
Filed:
May. 02, 2000
Charles Anthony Seiber, Belmont, CA (US);
Scott Michael Miller, Kentwood, MI (US);
Alan Fredrick Mauer, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Peter Scott Macdonald, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Robert Peter Arko, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Alan Michael Vale, Mountain View, CA (US);
Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Atherton, CA (US);
Steelcase Development Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
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.