IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0724486
(2000-11-28)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Buchalter, Mark A.
- Kroko, Richard A.
- Tsubaki, Arthur Y.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Steelcase Development Corporation
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
23 인용 특허 :
96 |
초록
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A floor system for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor in a work environment is disclosed. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a plurality of panels having side cutouts arranged so that the side cutouts are in alignment when the panels are installed on the pedestals to form an
A floor system for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor in a work environment is disclosed. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a plurality of panels having side cutouts arranged so that the side cutouts are in alignment when the panels are installed on the pedestals to form an access opening from the combination of the side cutouts, an access cover configured to fit over the access opening, and a track configured to rest upon the pedestals and to provide a passage for utility carriers. A floor system is also disclosed for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor to support a load in a work environment. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a frame including a combination of frame members to provide a substantially open frame work supported on the pedestals so that the load is distributed across the frame, and a plurality of panels configured to be installed on the frame and to be quickly and easily removable.
대표청구항
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A floor system for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor in a work environment is disclosed. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a plurality of panels having side cutouts arranged so that the side cutouts are in alignment when the panels are installed on the pedestals to form an
A floor system for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor in a work environment is disclosed. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a plurality of panels having side cutouts arranged so that the side cutouts are in alignment when the panels are installed on the pedestals to form an access opening from the combination of the side cutouts, an access cover configured to fit over the access opening, and a track configured to rest upon the pedestals and to provide a passage for utility carriers. A floor system is also disclosed for providing a raised floor above a sub-floor to support a load in a work environment. The floor system includes a plurality of pedestals, a frame including a combination of frame members to provide a substantially open frame work supported on the pedestals so that the load is distributed across the frame, and a plurality of panels configured to be installed on the frame and to be quickly and easily removable. rizontal rails whereby the rollers are rollable thereon and the rails are able to be attached to a foundation; and, g) wherein said plurality of arcuate panels and said plurality of arcuate frame members are sized so that arcuate panels and arcuate frame members of smaller diameter are disposed toward the interior of said panels and frame members of larger diameter so that said panels and frame members are able to telescope one within each other, wherein said arcuate panels approximate the shape of one of a circumference of half a circle or one-fourth an ellipse and said end panels are generally flat and removable. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said arcuate panels approximate the shape of the circumference of half an ellipse. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said plurality of arcuate frame members further comprise a generally rectangular shaped housing having a pair of horizontally disposed U-shaped receptacles on said outer surface thereof for receiving said first and second sides of said arcuate panels and an inwardly extending flap disposed on said inner surface. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, herein said rectangular shaped housing has a slot therein, said slot disposed on said inner surface thereof for receiving said flap. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, herein said means for a plurality of horizontal frame members further comprise a downwardly disposed U-shaped frame having a plurality of rollers disposed internal said U-shaped frame, said rollers being used for contacting said means for a plurality of horizontal rails. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said U-shaped frame further comprises a downwardly disposed anchor plate thereon for contacting the rails. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said anchor plate further comprises a hook disposed on the lower end of said anchor plate. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said U-shaped frame further comprising an upwardly disposed U-shaped receptacle thereon for receiving said first end of said arcuate panels. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, said means for a plurality of horizontal rails further comprise a base plate upon which plate said rails are mounted and said rails are attached to a foundation. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said rail has an enlarged, exposed edge for receiving said hook of said anchor plate so that said anchor plate is secured to said rail. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising means for adding additional rails to said rail base plate whereby the number of rails varies. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said means for adding additional rails further comprises a slot disposed in the edge of said base plate for receiving the edge of another base plate. 13. Then apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a stop rod and an end plug disposed in the end of said rail. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a cover for being placed over the tops of said rails and a spacer for being placed between said rails to enable one to walk over said rails. 15. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a plurality of hooks and straps for securing said arcuate panels to said arcuate frame members. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said arcuate panels are transparent. tween bottom pot (30) and upper barrel (20) when flower pot (10) is in the nested position. Upper annular protrusion (21') and bottom annular protrusion (31') cooperate to stop upper barrel (20) from accidentally being pulled out of bottom pot (30). p of said enclosure; and (c) indicia applied to said lid for indicating a distance between said receptacle and a predetermined point on the golf course, whereby the indicia draws a golfer's attention to said receptacle and serves to promote the use of sand to repair divots in the golf course. 2. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said indicia comprises a numeric marking. 3. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said indicia comprises a color marking. 4. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, and comprising a scoop located within said enclosure for dispensing sand contained therein. 5. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said lid is pivotally attached to one of said receptacle walls. 6. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said receptacle walls are integrally formed together of a molded plastic material. 7. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein a top surface of said lid is substantially flat. 8. An in-ground sand receptacle according to claim 1, wherein said lid is adapted to substantially seal the open top of said enclosure to limit entry of water and debris inside said enclosure. 9. A method for promoting the repair and restoration of divots in a golf course, comprising the steps of: (a) locating a sand receptacle below a ground surface of the golf course, said sand receptacle containing sand used to repair divots; and (b) drawing a golfer's attention to the sand receptacle using indicia on the sand receptacle indicating a distance between the receptacle and a predetermined point on the golf course. 10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of providing indicia comprises providing a numeric marking on the sand receptacle. 11. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of providing indicia comprises providing a color marking on the sand receptacle. 12. A method according to claim 9, and comprising providing a scoop in the sand receptacle for transferring sand from the receptacle to the golf course. 13. A method according to claim 9, and comprising removably covering an open top of the sand receptacle to limit the entry of water and debris into the sand receptacle. 14. A method according to claim 9, and comprising locating a top of the sand receptacle at an elevation corresponding substantially to the ground surface of the golf course. 15. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of locating the sand receptacle comprises forming a hole in a fairway of the golf course for receiving and housing the sand receptacle. 16. A method according to claim 9, wherein the step of locating the sand receptacle comprises forming a hole in a teeing ground of the golf course for receiving and housing the sand receptacle. 17. An in-ground sand receptacle for containing sand used to repair divots in a golf course, said receptacle comprising: (a) a plurality of walls defining an enclosure adapted or residing below a ground surface of the golf course, said enclosure having an open top and containing sand therein; (b) a lid removably covering the open top of said enclosure; and (c) indicia applied to said lid for indicating a distance between said receptacle and a predetermined point on the golf course. 18. A method for repairing divots in a golf course, comprising the steps of: (a) locating a sand receptacle below a ground surface of the golf course for containing sand used to repair divots; (b) drawing a golfer's attention to the sand receptacle using indicia on the sand receptacle indicating a distance between the receptacle and a predetermined point on the golf course; (c) removing an amount of sand from the receptacle using a scoop; (d) carrying the scoop and sand to a ball located on the golf course; (e) after striking the all and creating a divot, using the sand to repair the divot; and (f) returning the scoop to the sand receptacle.
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