Mounting system
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Sep 30, 2003
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Jun 19, 2000
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Jun 19, 2000
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Abstract
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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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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STEELCASE DEVELOPMENT INC | 6100 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
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Mauer, Alan F | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | 57 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 57 | |||
Miller, Scott M | Kentwood, MI | 13 | 295 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 295 |
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- 7 Citation Count
- E06B Class
- 0.88 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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