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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2001
Mark A. Buchalter, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
George V. Weller, Shelbyville, MI (US);
Howard M. Montgomery, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas G. Feldpausch, Hastings, MI (US);
Douglas L. Bartrand, Belmont, MI (US);
Carl V. Forslund, III, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Arthur Y. Tsubaki, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Yasuyuki Hirai, Fukuoka, JP;
Steelcase Development Corporation, Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
A utility interface system is disclosed for use in a work environment of the type having a floor system. The floor system may be of a type having an access opening and an upper surface. A compartment is configured within the access opening and has a cover. A module is adapted to be received within the compartment. The module can be stowed or concealed within the compartment while not in use and removed from the compartment for use.