Richard DeHaan - Jenison MI David M. Boruta - Grand Haven MI George B. Byma - Jenison MI
Assignee:
Herman Miller, Inc. - Zeeland MI
International Classification:
F16F 712 F16F 930 F16B 1204 F16B 4700
US Classification:
403291
Abstract:
A shock mount is used for mounting a first member of a piece of furniture to a second member thereof. The shock mount includes an elastic portion and a metal portion secured to the elastic portion. The metal portion has an exposed surface of a shape which conforms to the first furniture member. The elastic portion is secured to the second furniture member, the exposed surface of the metal portion is adhesively secured to the first furniture member, and the elastic portion absorbs various loads imparted by the first and second furniture members.
Robert Beck - Zeeland MI, US Ayse Birsel - New York NY, US Andrew Kurrasch - Saugatuck MI, US Robert Oren - Holland MI, US Henry Thenikl - Grand Rapid MI, US Jeffrey Clark - Holland MI, US Richard DeHaan - Hudsonville MI, US
International Classification:
A47B037/00
US Classification:
108/050010, 108/050020, 312/223300
Abstract:
A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.