This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/931,899, filed on May 25, 2007, which is incorporated by reference herein.
The present invention relates to an organization system adapted to support a wide variety of configurations, options and accessories in an office environment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an office organization system that complements the interior design of an attractive environment while fulfilling the organizational requirements of a productive work space.
Modern offices often require a variety of functional and customizable furniture units for organization related to the needs of business. From storage shelves and work surfaces to food carts and podiums, any given office space has a variety of functional needs when it comes to organization. It is often the case that one supplier cannot fulfill all of an office's functional needs. As such, there can be a lack of visual continuity when the office organization units come from different suppliers.
From an interior design standpoint, an office environment can benefit from uniformity in design, especially as offices become more open and transparent. In such open environments, it is desirable to maintain visual continuity throughout the space. As such, it is desirable to have an office organization system that can satisfy all of an office's functional needs while maintaining a uniform, attractive environment.
In one aspect of the present invention, an office organization unit is contemplated including a vertical frame which forms a closed loop, and a second closed loop frame of the same size and shape spaced from the first frame. Secured to the first and second frames is a utility member, such as a shelf, a drawer, or a cabinet.
In another aspect of the present invention, an office organization system is contemplated including a multitude of units with common elements. Included in each unit of the system is a first vertical frame which forms a closed loop and a second closed loop frame of substantially the same size and shape, which second frame is spaced from the first frame. In addition, each unit of the system has at least one utility member secured to the first and second frame.
The invention will be more fully understood and further advantages will become apparent when reference is made to the following detailed description of the invention and accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a shelving and drawer unit according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of an office organization unit shown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2A is cross-sectional view along AA of the closed loop frame according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2B is a plan view looking up from the top of the closed loop frame according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2C is a side elevation view of the closed loop frame according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2D is an elevation view of the closed loop frame according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2E is an exploded perspective view of the shelving connection according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2F is a perspective view of the shelving connection according to one embodiment of the invention.
