Modular desk
AssigneeHerman Miller, Inc.
InventorsAyse Gul Birsel, Robert Warren Insalaco, Ayako Takase
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Abstract
In a preferred embodiment, a modular desk includes a frame defining a periphery of a worksurface area and at least one opening formed within the worksurface area. A storage accessory is removeably received in the opening and releaseably engages the frame. In one embodiment, the frame further comprises a plurality of sockets formed therein. An accessory includes a stanchion having an insert portion received in at least one of the plurality of sockets. In one embodiment, an accessory includes a flexible membrane, which forms at least a portion of a worksurface. A method of reconfiguring a worksurface with various accessories is also provided, as is a method for storing an article on a worksurface.
Claims17
A modular desk comprising:
- a frame having an upper surface and defining a periphery of a worksurface area, said frame further dividing said worksurface area into opposite side regions and a middle region positioned between said side regions, each of said side regions having at least one opening formed within said worksurface area;
- a worksurface member supported by said frame in said middle region, wherein said worksurface member comprises an upper surface defining a worksurface, and wherein said upper surface of said frame lies substantially flush with said upper surface of said worksurface member;
- a storage accessory removably received in one of said openings, wherein said storage accessory releasably engages said frame;
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- a cover disposed over said storage accessory, wherein said cover comprises an upper surface defining a worksurface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.