U.S. patent application number 11/966297 was filed with the patent office on 2009-07-02 for technology port.
This patent application is currently assigned to HNI Technologies, Inc.. Invention is credited to Mitchell R. Bakker, Christopher M. Phillips.
Application Number | 20090165679 11/966297 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40796559 |
Filed Date | 2009-07-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090165679 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bakker; Mitchell R. ; et
al. |
July 2, 2009 |
TECHNOLOGY PORT
Abstract
A conference table or other article of furniture includes one or
more technology port assemblies integrated into its worksurface.
The technology port assembly provides for one or more utility
connections to be provided in the worksurface such that the utility
connections are easily accessible to a group of users. The utility
connections can be customized to meet the users' requirements. The
technology port assembly includes a sliding access panel adapted to
move between a closed position in which the utility connections are
concealed to an open position in which the utility connections are
exposed and accessible to the users. In the closed position, the
sliding panel is substantially flush with an upper surface of the
worksurface. In the open position, the sliding panel does not
substantially protrude above an upper surface of the worksurface so
as to not interfere or obstruct verbal or visual contact between
the users.
Inventors: |
Bakker; Mitchell R.;
(Holland, MI) ; Phillips; Christopher M.; (Avon,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
FAEGRE & BENSON LLP;PATENT DOCKETING - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (77012)
2200 WELLS FARGO CENTER, 90 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS
MN
55402-3901
US
|
Assignee: |
HNI Technologies, Inc.
Muscatine
IA
|
Family ID: |
40796559 |
Appl. No.: |
11/966297 |
Filed: |
December 28, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/50.02 ;
108/50.11 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 37/00 20130101;
A47B 21/06 20130101; A47B 2200/0082 20130101; A47B 2021/066
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
108/50.02 ;
108/50.11 |
International
Class: |
A47B 37/00 20060101
A47B037/00 |
Claims
1. A furniture assembly comprising: a base including at least one
support member: a frame assembly including one or more wire
management features coupled to the base: a worksurface coupled to
the frame assembly, the worksurface, including an upper surface, a
lower surface, and at least one opening; and at least one
technology port assembly secured to the lower surface of the
worksurface such that the technology port assembly is accessible
through the opening in the worksurface, the technology port
assembly comprising a generally S-shaped plate having one or more
blank cut-outs adapted to receive a utility connection disposed
between a first inner side wall having at least one slot and a
second inner side wall having at least one slot, a panel having one
or more pin rollers adapted to move within the at least one slot in
each inner side wall, the panel adapted to move between a closed
position in which the S-shaped plate is concealed and an open
position in which the generally S-shaped plate is exposed.
2. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, further comprising
a first outer wall coupled to the first inner wall and a second
outer wall coupled to the second inner wall, each outer wall
including a flange for securing the technology port assembly to the
lower surface of the worksurface.
3. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, wherein the
furniture assembly is a conference table.
4. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, further comprising
a plurality of cut-outs adapted to receive a plurality of utility
connections wherein the utility connections comprise power, data,
voice, audio, video, or control connection, or a combination
thereof.
5. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, further comprising
one or more utility connections received within the one or more
blank cut-outs, wherein the utility connections comprise one or
more power, data, voice, audio, video, control connections, or a
combination thereof.
6. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at
least one slot located in each inner side wall comprises a single
continuous slot having a horizontal region, a transition region,
and an arcuate region.
7. The furniture assembly according to claim 6, wherein the at
least one slot includes a detent located at a proximal end of the
slot.
8. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first
and second inner walls each include a substantially linear slot and
a substantially curvilinear slot.
9. The furniture assembly according to claim 8, wherein the panel
includes a first set of pin rollers adapted to move within the
substantially linear slots formed in the inner side walls and a
second set of pin rollers adapted to move within the substantially
curvilinear slots formed in the inner side walls.
10. The furniture assembly according to claim 8, wherein the
substantially linear slots are included upward relative to a line
parallel to a bottom edge of the inner side walls.
11. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, further comprising
a bezel defining an opening generally corresponding to outer
dimensions of the panel, the bezel adapted to be secured to the
technology port assembly through the opening in the worksurface
such that a lower surface of the bezel portion rests on the upper
surface of the worksurface.
12. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, wherein in the
closed position the panel is substantially flush with the upper
surface of the worksurface and in the open position the panel does
not substantially protrude above the upper surface of the
worksurface.
13. The furniture assembly according to claim 1, wherein the panel
includes a finger groove located in an exposed surface of the
panel.
14. A conference table comprising: a worksurface including an upper
surface, a lower surface, and at least one opening; and at least
one technology port assembly secured to the lower surface of the
worksurface such that the technology port assembly is accessible
through the opening in the worksurface, the technology port
assembly comprising a generally S-shaped plate having one or more
blank cut-outs adapted to receive a utility connection disposed
between a first inner side wall having at least a first slot
inclined upward in a direction relative to a line parallel to a
bottom edge of the first inner side wall and a second inner side
wall having at least a second slot inclined upward in a direction
relative to a line parallel to a bottom edge of the second inner
side wall, a panel having one or more rollers adapted to move
within the first slot and one or more rollers adapted to move
within the second slot, the panel adapted to move between a closed
position in which the S-shaped plate is concealed and an open
position in which the generally S-shaped plate is exposed, wherein
in the open position the panel does not extend above the upper
surface of the worksurface.
15. The conference table according to claim 14, further comprising
a first outer wall coupled to the first inner wall and a second
outer wall coupled to the second inner wall, each outer wall
including a flange for securing the technology port assembly to the
lower surface of the worksurface.
16. The conference table according to claim 14, further comprising
one or more utility connections received within the one or more
blank cut-outs, wherein the utility connections comprise power,
data, voice, audio, video, control, or a combination thereof.
17. The conference table according to claim 14, wherein each inner
side wall includes a first horizontal slot and a second vertical
slot.
18. The furniture assembly according to claim 17, wherein the panel
includes a first set of pin rollers adapted to move within the
first horizontal slots formed in the inner side walls and a second
set of pin rollers adapted to move within the vertical slots formed
in the inner side walls.
19. The furniture assembly according to claim 18, wherein the
horizontal slots are angled upward relative to a line parallel to a
bottom edge of the inner side walls.
20. The furniture assembly according to claim 14, further
comprising a bezel portion having an opening generally
corresponding to outer dimensions of the panel, the bezel portion
adapted to be secured to the technology port assembly through the
opening in the worksurface such that the bezel portion rests on the
upper surface of the worksurface.
21. A technology port assembly adapted to be integrated into a
worksurface of a furniture assembly, the technology port assembly
comprising: a first inner side wall having a first slot inclined
upward in a direction relative to a line parallel to a bottom edge
of the first inner side wall and a second substantially curvilinear
slot and a second inner side wall having at least a first slot
inclined upward in a direction relative to a line parallel to a
bottom edge of the second inner side wall and a second
substantially curvilinear slot; a generally S-shaped plate having
one or more blank cut-outs adapted having at least one utility
connection disposed therein between the first inner side wall and
the second inner side wall: and a panel having one or more rollers
adapted to move within the first slot and one or more rollers
adapted to move within the second slot of each inner side wall, the
panel adapted to move between a closed position in which the
S-shaped plate is concealed and an open position in which the
generally S-shaped plate is exposed, wherein in the open position
the panel does not substantially protrude above the upper surface
of the worksurface.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to conference tables. More
particularly, the present invention relates to conference tables
adapted to support conferencing equipment such as electronic,
video, audio, and networking utilities.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Meetings, conferences, and seminars are making greater use
of electronic and communicative devices. The devices may include
such things as wiring for supporting portable computers, video
sending and/or receiving/display devices, audio sending and/or
receiving devices, devices permitting networking and/or that
support other intercommunication activities, combinations thereof,
and the like. The furniture used during meetings, conferences, and
seminars should be adapted to handle the increased density and
capabilities of such devices in a user-friendly way. The furniture
should provide easy access to power and telecommunication lines as
well as facilitate the attachment of personal computers and
electronic devices to the lines and utilities provided without
interfering with the verbal or visual contact between any one
user.
SUMMARY
[0003] In some embodiments, the present invention is a furniture
assembly including: a base including at least one support member; a
frame assembly including one or more wire management features
coupled to the base; a worksurface coupled to the frame assembly,
the worksurface including an upper surface, a lower surface, and at
least one opening; and at least one technology port assembly
secured to the lower surface of the worksurface such that the
technology port assembly is accessible through the opening in the
worksurface. In some embodiments, the technology port assembly
includes a generally S-shaped plate having one or more blank
cut-outs adapted to receive a utility connection disposed between a
first inner side wall having at least one slot and a second inner
side wall having at least one slot, and a sliding panel having one
or more pin rollers adapted to move within the at least one slot in
each inner side wall. The panel is adapted to move between a closed
position in which the S-shaped plate is concealed and an open
position in which the generally S-shaped plate is exposed.
According to further embodiments of the present invention, the
furniture assembly is a conference table. According to yet further
embodiments of the present invention, the S-shaped plate includes
one or more utility connections including power, data, voice,
audio, video, control connections, or a combination thereof.
[0004] According to other embodiments, the first and second inner
walls each include a substantially linear slot and a substantially
curvilinear slot, and the panel includes a first set of pin rollers
adapted to move within the substantially linear slots formed in the
inner side walls and a second set of pin rollers adapted to move
within the substantially curvilinear slots formed in the inner side
walls.
[0005] According to some embodiments, the present invention is a
conference table including a worksurface having an upper surface, a
lower surface, and at least one opening and at least one technology
port assembly secured to the lower surface of the worksurface such
that the technology port assembly is accessible through the opening
in the worksurface. In some embodiments, the technology port
assembly includes a generally S-shaped plate having one or more
blank cut-outs adapted to receive a utility connection disposed
between a first inner side wall having at least one slot inclined
upward in a direction relative to a line parallel to a bottom edge
of the first inner side wall and a second inner side wall having at
least one slot inclined upward in a direction relative to a line
parallel to a bottom edge of the second inner side wall, and a
panel having one or more rollers adapted to move within the at
least one slot in the first inner side wall and one or more rollers
adapted to move within the at least one slot located in the second
inner wall. The panel is adapted to move between a closed position
in which the S-shaped plate is concealed and an open position in
which the generally S-shaped plate is exposed, wherein in the open
position the panel does not extend above the upper surface of the
worksurface. In further embodiments, each inner side wall includes
a second substantially curvilinear slot, and the panel includes a
first set of rollers adapted to move within the first slot located
in the first and second inner side walls and a second set of
rollers adapted to move within the second slot located in the first
and second inner side walls.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a table assembly provided
according to some embodiments of the present invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the table assembly shown in
FIG. 1 having its worksurface removed for easy understanding.
[0008] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a technology port assembly
according to some embodiments of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the technology port assembly
shown in FIG. 3A according to some embodiments of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 4A is a side view of a plate according to some
embodiments of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the plate shown in FIG. 4A
according to some embodiments of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a side view of an inner side wall according to
some embodiments of the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a side view of an inner side wall according to
other embodiments of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 7 is a side view of an inner side wall according to yet
other embodiments of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 8A is a perspective view and FIG. 8B is a side view of
a sliding panel according to some embodiments of the present
invention.
[0016] FIGS. 9A and 9B are end views of a side panel including a
sliding panel according to some embodiments of the present
invention.
[0017] FIGS. 10A and 10B are end views of a side panel including a
sliding panel according to other embodiments of the present
invention.
[0018] FIG. 11A is a perspective view of a bezel coupled to a
technology port assembly according to some embodiments of the
present invention.
[0019] FIG. 11B is a partially exploded view of the bezel and
technology port assembly 815 shown in FIG. 11A according to some
embodiments of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] In the following detailed description, reference is made to
the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is
shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the
invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in
sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice
the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments
may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without
departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the
following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting
sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the
appended claims and their equivalents.
[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conference table 10
including at least one technology port assembly 15 integrated into
a worksurface 20. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the conference
table 10 shown in FIG. 1 with its worksurface 20 removed for easy
viewing. While the embodiments described herein are described in
reference to a conference table, it is generally understood that
the technology port assemblies 15 can be sized as appropriate and
integrated into a number of furniture articles typically found
within an office or conference environment including, but not
limited to, the following: credenzas, consoles, carts, desks,
podiums or lecterns, and the like. According to further embodiments
of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a conference table 10
or other article of furniture may include one or more technology
port assemblies 15 in a variety of locations as determined by the
users' needs.
[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the worksurface 20 is planar and can
have a variety of sizes and shapes. For example, the worksurface 20
can be round, oval, quadrangle, trapezoidal, and the like. The
worksurface 20 should be sized and shaped such that it is
adequately supported by the base 25. Additionally, the worksurface
20 includes one or more openings having dimensions generally
corresponding to the outer dimensions of one or more technology
port assemblies 15. The technology port assemblies 15 are
integrated into the worksurface 20 such that they are accessible
through the openings. According to various embodiments of the
present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the technology port
assemblies 15 are integrated into the worksurface 20 of the table
10 such that they do not substantially protrude above an upper
surface 23 of the worksurface 20. According to another embodiment,
the technology port assemblies are integrated into the worksurface
20 such that they are substantially flush with the upper surface 23
of the worksurface 20.
[0023] The worksurface 20 is coupled to and supported on a base 25.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base 25 includes at least one
support member 27. The support member(s) 27 can have a variety of
configurations including, but not limited to, the following: leg,
panel, and pillar configurations of varying cross-sections.
According to some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base
25 includes two support members 27 having a panel
configuration.
[0024] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the worksurface 20
is further supported on a frame assembly 30 coupled to the base 25.
The frame assembly 40 includes one or more wire management features
35 for managing and concealing a plurality of wires or cables. The
wire management features 35 are typically formed from plastic and
have a J-shaped profile. The wire management features 35 can be
integrally formed with the frame assembly 40 or separate elements
coupled to the frame assembly during assembly.
[0025] Depending upon the size and shape of the worksurface 20
and/or the users' requirements, the number, size, and locations of
the one or more technology port assemblies 15 can vary. For
example, a small table intended for an office or a cubicle may
include a single technology assembly, while a large conference
table intended for use in a board room or other large meeting room
can include up to eight technology port assemblies at various
points located along the length and width of the table. The number
of technology port assemblies provided in the examples above are
not intended to be limiting, but illustrative in nature.
[0026] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a technology port assembly
115 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown
in FIG. 3A, the technology port assembly 115 includes a rear wall
120, a first outer wall 125 and a second outer wall 130. Each outer
wall includes a mounting flange 135 adapted for mounting and
securing the technology trough assembly 115 to a lower surface of a
worksurface 20. The technology port assembly 115 also includes a
sliding panel 140 shown in a closed position in FIG. 3A.
[0027] FIG. 3B is an exploded view of the technology port assembly
115 shown in FIG. 3A. As shown in FIG. 3B, the technology port
assembly 115 also includes a first inner side wall 142, a second
inner side wall 144, and the sliding panel 140. When fully
assembled, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first outer wall 125 is coupled
to the first inner wall 142 and the second outer wall 130 is
coupled to the second inner wall 144. The first inner side wall 142
and the second inner side wall 144 are disposed on either side of a
plate 155 having one or more blank cut-outs 160 sized to receive
one or more utility connections therein. Together, the rear wall
120, first and second inner walls 142, 144, and the plate 155
define a technology box 165.
[0028] According to various embodiments, each inner side wall 142,
144 includes at least one slot 170. As shown in FIG. 3B, each side
wall includes a first slot 170a and a second slot 170b. The sliding
panel 140 includes at least a first set of pin rollers 180a adapted
to move within the first slot 170a. According to some embodiments,
as shown in FIG. 3B, the sliding panel 140 also includes a second
set of pin rollers 180b adapted to move in the second slot 170b.
The sliding panel 140 is adapted to move between a closed position
in which the plate 155 is concealed to an open position in which
the plate 155 is exposed. In the open position, the sliding panel
140 does not substantially protrude above the upper surface of the
worksurface.
[0029] FIG. 4A is a side view and FIG. 4B is a perspective view of
a plate 255 including one or more blank cut-outs 260 sized to
receive one or more utility connections according to an embodiment
of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4A, the plate 255 has a
generally S-shaped profile. As best shown in FIG. 4B, the plate 255
includes an upper portion 265, a lower portion 270, and a middle
portion 275. The blank cut-outs are located in the middle portion
275 of the generally S-shaped plate 255.
[0030] The blank cut-outs 260 are each sized to receive a utility
connection. The blank cut-outs 260 facilitate the plate 255 to be
customized with different connections to meet the users' unique
requirements. According to various embodiments of the present
invention, individual cut-outs can be sized and shaped such that
they are adapted to receive different types of connections from a
variety of manufacturers including, but not limited to, the
following: Extron, Leviton, Allen Tel, Amp, Panduit and Siemon.
Exemplary utility connections include connections for audio/visual
equipment, telecommunications equipment, voice connections, data
connections, power connections, control connections, and the like.
More specific examples include, but are not limited to, the
following: Extron architectural adapter plates (AAP), Extron AAP
double plates, AC power inputs, bayonet style co-axial connectors
(BNC), RCA connections, RJ11 connections, RJ45 connections, S-video
connections, VGA connections, and audio connections.
[0031] In some embodiments, at least one blank cut-out 262 is sized
to receive an AC power input connection. In other embodiments, at
least one blank cut-out 264 is sized to receive a data or
telecommunications connection. Optionally, in yet other
embodiments, at least one cut-out 266 is sized to receive an Extron
architectural adapter plate (AAP) or a double architectural adapter
plate. An Extron architectural adapter plate provides for user
specified audio and visual connections. Additionally, the Extron
architectural adapter plates can be interchangeable allowing for
changes in the users' needs. Exemplary architectural adapter plates
can be purchased from Extron Electronics of Anaheim, Calif.,
located on the world wide web at www.extron.com.
[0032] FIG. 5 is a side view of an inner side wall 300 according to
one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the
inner side wall 300 is substantially planar and includes an upper
edge 305 and a lower edge 310. According to some embodiments, as
shown in FIG. 5, the side wall 300 includes a single continuous
slot 320 extending from a front portion 325 to a rear portion 330
of the inner side wall 300. The slot 320 includes a generally
horizontal region 342, a transition region 344, and an arcuate
region 346.
[0033] FIG. 6 is a side view of an inner side wall 400 according to
another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6,
the inner side wall 400 is substantially planar and includes an
upper edge 405 and a lower edge 410. According to some embodiments,
as shown in FIG. 6, the inner side wall 400 includes a single
continuous slot 420 extending from a front portion 425 to a rear
portion 430 of the inner side wall 400. The slot 420 includes a
generally horizontal region 442, a transition region 444, and an
arcuate region 446. According to some embodiments, as shown in FIG.
6, the slot 420 includes a detent 460 located at a proximal end 465
of the slot 460.
[0034] FIG. 7 is a side view of a side wall 500 according to yet
another embodiment of the present invention. The inner side wall
500 is substantially planar and includes an upper edge 505 and a
lower edge 510. According to some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7,
the inner side wall 500 includes a first slot 520 and a second slot
525. The first slot 520 is substantially straight and extends from
a front portion 530 towards a rear portion 535 of the inner side
wall 500. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the first slot
520 is inclined upward relative to a line parallel with the lower
edge 510 of the inner side wall 500. According to further
embodiments, the first slot 520 is inclined upward relative to a
line parallel to a line such that the degree of the incline ranges
from about 1 degree to about 3 degrees when measured relative to a
line parallel to the lower edge 510 of the inner side wall 500. In
some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7, the second slot 525 is
generally curvilinear in a direction extending from the upper edge
505 to the lower edge 510 of the inner side wall 500.
[0035] FIG. 8A is a top plan view and FIG. 8B is a side view of a
sliding panel 550 according to some embodiments of the present
invention. As shown in FIG. 8A, the sliding panel has a
substantially planar exposed surface 555 and includes at least one
finger groove 560 located in a front portion 565 of the panel 550.
The finger groove 560 assists a user in locating and actuating the
sliding panel 550 located within the technology port assembly.
[0036] As shown in FIG. 8B, the sliding panel 550 also includes a
first set of pin rollers 570 located in the front portion 565 of
the sliding panel 550 and a second set of pin rollers 575 located
in the rear portion 585 of the sliding panel 550. The first set 570
and the second set 575 of pin rollers each include a pin roller 590
coupled to a left side 592 and a right side 594 of the panel 550
such that the pin rollers 590 are adapted to roll or spin within
the slots provided in the inner side walls of the technology port
assembly, facilitating the sliding panel 550 to move from an open
position to a closed position.
[0037] FIGS. 9A and 9B are end views of an inner side wall 600,
including a sliding panel 610 according to some embodiments of the
present invention. FIG. 9A shows the sliding panel 610 in a closed
position. FIG. 9B shows the sliding panel 610 in an open position.
As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the sliding panel includes pin rollers
620 adapted to roll or spin within the slot 625 provided in the
inner wall 600, facilitating the inner wall to move from a closed
position as shown in FIG. 9A to an open position as shown in FIG.
9B. In the open position, the sliding panel 600 does not
substantially protrude above the upper surface of the worksurface
in which the technology port assembly, including the sliding access
panel 610, is integrated.
[0038] FIGS. 10A and 10B are end views of an inner side wall 700,
including a sliding panel 710 according to other embodiments of the
present invention. FIG. 10A shows the sliding panel 710 in a closed
position. FIG. 10B shows the sliding panel 710 in an open position.
As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the inner side wall 700 includes a
first slot 715 and a second slot 720. In some embodiments, the
first slot 715 is inclined upward relative to a line parallel with
a lower edge 725 of the inner wall 700. The second slot 720 is
curvilinear in a direction extending from an upper edge 730 to the
lower edge 725 of the inner wall 700. The sliding panel 710
includes a first set of pin rollers 735 adapted to slide within the
first slot 715 and a second set of pin rollers 740 adapted to slide
within the second slot 720. When the first slot 715 is provided
with an incline, the sliding panel 710 is at a natural resting
position in the closed position due to gravity. In the open
position the sliding panel 710 does not substantially protrude
above the upper surface of the worksurface in which the technology
port assembly, including the sliding access panel 710, is
integrated.
[0039] FIG. 11A is a perspective view of a bezel 810 coupled to a
technology port assembly 815 according to some embodiments of the
present invention. FIG. 11B is a partially exploded view of the
bezel 810 and technology port assembly 815 shown in FIG. 11A. The
bezel 810 includes an upper, exposed surface 830 and a lower
surface 835, and defines an opening 840 having dimensions generally
corresponding to the dimensions of the sliding access panel 845
included in the technology port assembly 815. In some embodiments,
as shown in FIG. 11B, the bezel 810 includes one or more retaining
clips 850 located on the lower surface 835 of the bezel 810 for
securing the bezel 810 to the upper edges 855 of the outer side
walls 860 of the technology port assembly 815 such that the lower
surface 835 of the bezel 810 rests on an upper surface of the
worksurface for a finished appearance.
[0040] Various modifications and additions can be made to the
exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of
the present invention. For example, while the embodiments described
above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention
also includes embodiments having different combinations of features
and embodiments that do not include all of the described features.
Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to
embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as
fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents
thereof.
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