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Frame construction for modular office furniture

US6240687A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1999
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B13/06
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A modular office system incorporating a frame construction with improved stability to support components of the office system. The frame construction generally includes upright supports and crossbeams. The uprights and crossbeams have a tubular configuration to allow the passing of utility wiring. The crossbeams include triangular gussets to improve the support connection between the uprights and crossbeams.

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