CA2234172A1 - Computer furniture - Google Patents
Computer furnitureInfo
- Publication number
- CA2234172A1 CA2234172A1 CA002234172A CA2234172A CA2234172A1 CA 2234172 A1 CA2234172 A1 CA 2234172A1 CA 002234172 A CA002234172 A CA 002234172A CA 2234172 A CA2234172 A CA 2234172A CA 2234172 A1 CA2234172 A1 CA 2234172A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- desk
- computer
- concealed
- parts
- incorporated
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B88/00—Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
- A47B88/80—Concealed drawers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B2200/00—General construction of tables or desks
- A47B2200/0066—Workstations
- A47B2200/0073—Desk with integrated computer
Abstract
A wooden desk incorporates computer parts in the space normally occupied by the top drawer of a pedestal, disc drive slots being concealed by a drop-down false drawer front (14). A
further false drawer front (15) in the centre of the desk conceals a keyboard (4) on a sliding shelf. Rear hinging of the continuous (uninterrupted) desk top allows easy access to the computer parts when the top is unlocked. When the computer is not in use, substantially all parts are concealable. Not only is it difficult to recognise that the desk contains computer parts, e.g.
power supply, CPU and disc drives, but these are individually mounted to the wood of the desk, and not incorporated in a steel case, making removal of the computer correspondingly difficult. External connections may be by concealed hard wires, or wireless (e.g. infrared or radio). A touch sensitive pad may be incorporated immediately below the desk surface. Concealed connectors for a flat panel display (2) and mouse (1) may be provided.
further false drawer front (15) in the centre of the desk conceals a keyboard (4) on a sliding shelf. Rear hinging of the continuous (uninterrupted) desk top allows easy access to the computer parts when the top is unlocked. When the computer is not in use, substantially all parts are concealable. Not only is it difficult to recognise that the desk contains computer parts, e.g.
power supply, CPU and disc drives, but these are individually mounted to the wood of the desk, and not incorporated in a steel case, making removal of the computer correspondingly difficult. External connections may be by concealed hard wires, or wireless (e.g. infrared or radio). A touch sensitive pad may be incorporated immediately below the desk surface. Concealed connectors for a flat panel display (2) and mouse (1) may be provided.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GBGB9520965.6A GB9520965D0 (en) | 1995-10-13 | 1995-10-13 | Computer furniture |
GB9520965.6 | 1995-10-13 | ||
PCT/GB1996/002477 WO1997013432A1 (en) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-10-10 | Computer furniture |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2234172A1 true CA2234172A1 (en) | 1997-04-17 |
CA2234172C CA2234172C (en) | 2006-06-20 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA002234172A Expired - Fee Related CA2234172C (en) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-10-10 | Computer furniture |
Country Status (12)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US6022087A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0868130B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE240065T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU713973B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2234172C (en) |
DE (1) | DE69628193T2 (en) |
DK (1) | DK0868130T3 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2200072T3 (en) |
GB (2) | GB9520965D0 (en) |
PT (1) | PT868130E (en) |
RU (1) | RU2150221C1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997013432A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (37)
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WO1998030986A1 (en) * | 1997-01-10 | 1998-07-16 | Indiana Cash Drawer Company, Inc. | Cash drawer with computer module |
JP3143080B2 (en) * | 1997-06-17 | 2001-03-07 | 日本ブロアー株式会社 | Desk with built-in personal computer, desk component with built-in personal computer |
GB2320597A (en) * | 1997-10-08 | 1998-06-24 | Powerdesk Plc | Card-controlled personal computer |
US6169655B1 (en) * | 1998-04-30 | 2001-01-02 | Hewlett-Packard Company | Computer docking drawer |
CN1174703C (en) | 1999-03-31 | 2004-11-10 | 海恩里希·伊格塞德 | Desk comprising integrated reading device |
US6185092B1 (en) * | 1999-09-03 | 2001-02-06 | Compaq Computer Corporation | Computer system with in-line switchbox mounting |
US6286440B1 (en) * | 2000-02-18 | 2001-09-11 | Craig Jyringi | Computer in a desk |
US20030151336A1 (en) * | 2002-02-12 | 2003-08-14 | Freeman Peter C. | Computer furniture |
US20030181091A1 (en) * | 2002-03-21 | 2003-09-25 | Richard Zodnik | Computer transporter in a drawer |
US7029079B2 (en) * | 2002-07-10 | 2006-04-18 | Aaron Holt | Recess-computer furniture unit for discretely concealing electronics and flat panel screen |
US20040070319A1 (en) * | 2002-10-14 | 2004-04-15 | Miller Grover L. | Article of furniture having storage components |
US20040150300A1 (en) * | 2003-01-31 | 2004-08-05 | Wyatt Richard Jesse | IntelliDesk |
US20060238087A1 (en) * | 2003-05-22 | 2006-10-26 | Aaron Holt | Computer Desk |
US7552980B2 (en) * | 2003-07-15 | 2009-06-30 | Schulman Carl H | Electronic component furniture construction and methods and apparatus therefor |
US20050017606A1 (en) * | 2003-07-21 | 2005-01-27 | Chiquin Edgar Vicente | Entertainment movie unit for use within a restaurant |
GB0416586D0 (en) * | 2004-07-24 | 2004-08-25 | Powerdesk Internat Ltd | A worktop and furniture incorporating a worktop |
DE202005005586U1 (en) * | 2005-04-07 | 2005-06-02 | P.A.U.L. GmbH Pädagogische Ausstattungs- und Lernsysteme | Working table e.g. personal computer-working table, for e.g. school, has hinge fastened to ground of box for deviation of screen in vertical direction such that screen is completely folded within table in upward standing off view position |
US20080224582A1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2008-09-18 | Life Order Products Pty Ltd. | Desk Assembly |
US20070040483A1 (en) * | 2005-08-22 | 2007-02-22 | Arkay-Leliever Christian P | Drawer with hidden electrical connector |
WO2007022490A2 (en) * | 2005-08-19 | 2007-02-22 | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Llp | Drawer with hidden electrical connector |
US20080084147A1 (en) * | 2006-10-06 | 2008-04-10 | Bruce Wallace Brown | Mobile workstation |
US20080088214A1 (en) * | 2006-10-11 | 2008-04-17 | Debonis John C | Furniture with retractable vanity |
KR20080081587A (en) * | 2007-03-06 | 2008-09-10 | 이바도 | A computer desk |
KR100997864B1 (en) * | 2008-07-16 | 2010-12-01 | 배성우 | Computer Attachable To The Underneath of A Desk |
FR2950220A1 (en) * | 2008-09-11 | 2011-03-18 | Ordi Stock | Informatic and electronic materials storage furniture for use in e.g. military area, has box including storage compartment, where box is sealed, pressurized and air-conditioned through external cooling system |
US9124308B2 (en) | 2009-05-12 | 2015-09-01 | Kimball International, Inc. | Furniture with wireless power |
WO2010132578A1 (en) | 2009-05-12 | 2010-11-18 | Kimball International, Inc. | Furniture with wireless power |
US20110239907A1 (en) * | 2010-04-02 | 2011-10-06 | Fabio Necco | Table |
US20140218302A1 (en) * | 2013-02-01 | 2014-08-07 | MiSeat, Inc. | Touch and tap operable work surface |
USD784734S1 (en) * | 2014-11-03 | 2017-04-25 | Alexander M. Weyts | Desk with leather portions |
US10206499B2 (en) * | 2016-07-21 | 2019-02-19 | Albert A Purifoy | Multipurpose desk with an integrated computer system |
US11744360B1 (en) * | 2016-08-31 | 2023-09-05 | Artifox, LLC | Table with cable passageways |
US10283952B2 (en) | 2017-06-22 | 2019-05-07 | Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. | Rapidly deployable floor power system |
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US11779108B1 (en) | 2020-11-02 | 2023-10-10 | Artifox, LLC | Table with slots and ledges |
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US3207565A (en) * | 1964-06-29 | 1965-09-21 | Scharge Jack | Concealed drawers for furniture and the like |
US4614383A (en) * | 1984-12-31 | 1986-09-30 | General Dynamics, Electronics Division | Cable carrier/retractor |
US4669789A (en) * | 1985-03-19 | 1987-06-02 | Pemberton Peter F | Computer user's desk |
DE8525478U1 (en) * | 1985-09-06 | 1987-01-15 | Brand, Klaus, 6234 Hattersheim, De | |
US4766422A (en) * | 1986-05-23 | 1988-08-23 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Computer integrated desk |
US5242217A (en) * | 1992-01-06 | 1993-09-07 | Gonnet Henry M | Desk with computer work station |
US5611608A (en) * | 1992-10-06 | 1997-03-18 | Clausen; Mark | Computer-office desk |
DE9302497U1 (en) * | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-19 | Elbag Elektro Schaltschrank U | Work and student table |
DE9302487U1 (en) * | 1993-02-20 | 1994-06-23 | Bosch Gmbh Robert | Drilling tool |
DE9310497U1 (en) * | 1993-07-14 | 1994-02-03 | Gebesler Horst | Security computer desk with housings integrated in drawers with double locking system and screen integrated in table top |
DE9318766U1 (en) * | 1993-12-08 | 1994-02-24 | Klingenberg Dirk | Office computer work table |
US5452950A (en) * | 1994-04-15 | 1995-09-26 | Crenshaw; Ralph E. | Desk-station, computerized school desk |
US5587877A (en) * | 1994-10-26 | 1996-12-24 | Amco Engineering Co. | Computer organizer enclosure and method |
US5743603A (en) * | 1995-04-14 | 1998-04-28 | Sligh Furniture Co. | Combination credenza and desk |
US5651594A (en) * | 1995-05-31 | 1997-07-29 | Nova Solutions, Inc. | Work station for use with flat monitors |
US5558418A (en) * | 1995-09-13 | 1996-09-24 | Sauder Woodworking Co. | Furniture assembly for a compact desk |
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1995
- 1995-10-13 GB GBGB9520965.6A patent/GB9520965D0/en active Pending
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1996
- 1996-10-10 WO PCT/GB1996/002477 patent/WO1997013432A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1996-10-10 DE DE69628193T patent/DE69628193T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-10-10 GB GB9807581A patent/GB2320185B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-10 CA CA002234172A patent/CA2234172C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-10-10 EP EP96933530A patent/EP0868130B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-10 DK DK96933530T patent/DK0868130T3/en active
- 1996-10-10 ES ES96933530T patent/ES2200072T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-10 AT AT96933530T patent/ATE240065T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-10-10 RU RU98108599/12A patent/RU2150221C1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-10-10 AU AU72229/96A patent/AU713973B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1996-10-10 PT PT96933530T patent/PT868130E/en unknown
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1998
- 1998-04-13 US US09/059,715 patent/US6022087A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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ES2200072T3 (en) | 2004-03-01 |
EP0868130A1 (en) | 1998-10-07 |
WO1997013432A1 (en) | 1997-04-17 |
ATE240065T1 (en) | 2003-05-15 |
AU713973B2 (en) | 1999-12-16 |
DE69628193T2 (en) | 2004-04-08 |
GB9807581D0 (en) | 1998-06-10 |
RU2150221C1 (en) | 2000-06-10 |
GB2320185B (en) | 1998-09-23 |
US6022087A (en) | 2000-02-08 |
GB2320185A (en) | 1998-06-17 |
EP0868130B1 (en) | 2003-05-14 |
DK0868130T3 (en) | 2003-09-15 |
GB9520965D0 (en) | 1995-12-13 |
AU7222996A (en) | 1997-04-30 |
PT868130E (en) | 2003-10-31 |
CA2234172C (en) | 2006-06-20 |
DE69628193D1 (en) | 2003-06-18 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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EEER | Examination request | ||
MKLA | Lapsed |