Douglas Lee Bartrand

US Patent:

6748707, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Jul 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/912071

Inventors:

Mark A. Buchalter - Grand Rapids MI
George V. Weller - Shelbyville MI
Howard M. Montgomery - Grand Rapids MI
Thomas G. Feldpausch - Hastings MI
Douglas L. Bartrand - Belmont MI
Arthur Y. Tsubaki - Fort Worth TX
Yasuyuki Hirai - Fukuoka, JP

Assignee:

Steelcase Development Corporation - Caledonia MI

International Classification:

E04C 252

US Classification:

522201, 521262, 439131, 439535

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.