# US 10,863,822 B2 · Adjustable height desk with acoustical dome > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,863,822 B2 - Document ID: US10863822B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/748,406 - Filed: 2020-01-21 - Published: 2020-05-28 - Granted: 2020-12-15 - Earliest claimed: 2015-08-27 - Assignees: Xybix Systems, Inc. - Applicants: Xybix Systems, Inc. - Inventors: David R. Carson; Barry R. Carson; Steve Holan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10863822B2 ## CPC - A47B 21/06: characterised by means for holding, fastening or concealing cables - A47B 9/20: Telescopic guides - E04B 1/8218: {soundproof enclosures} - A47B 2021/066: {with power or communication connection interface} - A47B 2200/0071: Booth like - A47B 2220/13: Sound or noise reduction or dampening, e.g. built in via the furniture panels - E04B 1/3211: {Structures with a vertical rotation axis or the like, e.g. semi-spherical structures} - E04B 2001/3235: {having a grid frame} - E04B 2001/3294: {with a faceted surface} - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) ## Abstract A novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A workstation, comprising; an adjustable height desk that comprises a track; an acoustical dome privacy shield, wherein said privacy shield selectively interconnects with said desk by being inserted into said track and wherein said privacy shield provides acoustic and visual privacy to the user; wherein said desk further includes a plurality of built-in accessories and is adapted to accommodate a multiple circuit electrical distribution system to permit the use of power strips, wherein said desk is further adapted to conceal various accessories, said accessories including at least one of transformers, LED lights, fans, and air purifiers. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The workstation of claim 1, further comprising a modesty shield interconnected to said desk. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The workstation of claim 1, wherein the desk includes a work surface and the acoustical dome privacy shield covers more than half of said work surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The workstation of claim 1, wherein said desk is adapted to allow the workstation to be in at least one of electrical and data communication with a plurality of other workstations, wherein said plurality of workstations are adapted to be interconnected using flexible cables. ### Claim 5 A workstation, comprising: an adjustable height desk having a work surface and a track, said desk configured to conceal from view at least two accessories selected from the group consisting of transformers, LED lights, fans, and air purifiers; an acoustical privacy shield comprised of segments configured to substantially cover at least half of said work surface, said privacy shield selectively interconnecting with said desk by being inserted into said track; and wherein said desk is in electrical communication with a plurality of other workstations, wherein said plurality of workstations are interconnected by cables that protrude through an underside of said work surface at predetermined intervals. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The workstation of claim 5, further comprising a modesty shield interconnected to said desk. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The workstation of claim 5, wherein an angle of the work surface of said workstation is adjustable. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The workstation as set forth in claim 5, wherein the at least two accessories comprise a LED light and a fan. ### Claim 9 (depends on 5) The workstation as set forth in claim 5, wherein the dome privacy shield is insulated on an interior side of the dome privacy shield with sound absorbing material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 5) The workstation as set forth in claim 5, wherein the dome privacy shield is selectively removable from the work surface. ### Claim 11 (depends on 5) The workstation as set forth in claim 5, wherein said workstation has a temperature control. ### Claim 12 A workstation, comprising: an adjustable height desk having a work surface and a track, an acoustical dome privacy shield comprised of segments insulated on an interior side of the dome privacy shield with sound absorbing material, said acoustical dome privacy shield connected to the work surface and interconnected to said desk by being inserted into said track and configured to substantially cover at least half of said work surface; and a LED light connected to one of the dome privacy shield and the work surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The workstation of claim 12, further comprising a modesty shield interconnected to said desk. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The workstation of claim 12, wherein said desk is in electrical communication with a plurality of other workstations, wherein said plurality of workstations are interconnected by cables. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The workstation of claim 12, wherein an angle of the work surface of said workstation is adjustable. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The workstation as set forth in claim 12, wherein the dome privacy shield is selectively removable from the work surface. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The workstation as set forth in claim 12, wherein said workstation has a temperature control.