Global Patent Index - EP 0928578 A2

EP 0928578 A2 19990714 - Apparatus and method for saving work space

Title (en)

Apparatus and method for saving work space

Title (de)

Gerät und Verfahren zur Arbeitsplatzeinsparung

Title (fr)

Appareil et méthode pour épargner de l'espace de travail

Publication

EP 0928578 A2 19990714 (EN)

Application

EP 98310449 A 19981218

Priority

GB 9726614 A 19971218

Abstract (en)

An apparatus for saving work-space is provided comprising a space divider (1) having a computer unit or units mounted thereon, or at least partially therein. The computer unit or units may be partially, substantially or entirely received within the space divider (1). The computer unit or units may include a flat screen VDU (2), and processing components (3) mounted in a generally planar manner. The space divider (1) may comprise a frame (4) and one or more panels (12,13). Two or more panels (12,13) may be provided, which enclose the or each computer unit or one or more of the computer units. A work-station is also provided comprising the space-saving apparatus and a work surface. A four-person work-unit is provided comprising four such work-stations. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A47B 21/00

IPC 8 full level

A47B 21/00 (2006.01); A47B 83/00 (2006.01); E04B 2/74 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47B 21/00 (2013.01); A47B 83/001 (2013.01); E04B 2/7422 (2013.01); A47B 2200/0073 (2013.01); E04B 2002/7483 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

GB 4697198 A

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

GB 2332370 A 19990623; GB 9827785 D0 19990210; EP 0928578 A2 19990714; EP 0928578 A3 20000223; GB 9726614 D0 19980218

DOCDB simple family (application)

GB 9827785 A 19981218; EP 98310449 A 19981218; GB 9726614 A 19971218