Mounting system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6626407
SERIAL NO

09596748

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A mounting system for use in a work environment is disclosed. The system includes a mounting bracket having a first side and a second side. Either side of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to one of a mounting structure or an accessory. The mounting system also includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the bracket. A sub-interface extends from each of the first mounting interface and the second mounting interface comprising an expansion member configurable between a first effective average cross-sectional dimension and a second average effective cross-sectional dimension and adapted for receiving a fastener. A mounting bracket including a first side and a second side is also disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting interface associated with the first side of the mounting bracket and a second mounting interface associated with the second side of the mounting bracket. Either mounting interface of the mounting bracket is adapted for selective coupling to a mounting structure. The mounting bracket also includes a sub-interface for engaging an accessory and an expandable member adapted for receiving a fastener attached to the mounting bracket. A mounting system kit adapted for installation in a work environment is also disclosed. The kit includes a mounting structure an accessory and a mounting adapter. A method of using a mounting bracket is also disclosed.

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STEELCASE DEVELOPMENT INC6100 EAST PARIS AVENUE S E CALEDONIA MI 49316

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  • 2000 Application Filing Year
  • E06B Class
  • 357 Applications Filed
  • 130 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 36.42 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mauer, Alan F Grand Rapids, MI 2 57
Miller, Scott M Kentwood, MI 13 295

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