Space division system with technology

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US20070017172A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-25HERMAN MILLER INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
HERMAN MILLER INC
Publication Date
2007-01-25
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A space division system (100) is disclosed, with the space division system (100) incorporating technology. The space division system (100) is disclosed as having a space divider (102) vertically suspended from a rail system (104). The rail system (104) includes a rail (106) with a pair of hanger clips (108) releasably secured to the rail (106) and capable of being moved along a continuum of the length of the rail (106). In one embodiment, the space divider (102) includes a main body (114) consisting of an opaque fabric. Associated with the main body (114) is lighting technology including a series of LED lights (116). Arrow lights (118) may be activated in an appropriate manner for emergency or other purposes. Color changing is also provided for purposes of wayfinding, signaling occupant activities or other external or internal circumstances.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This international application is based upon and claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 408,011 filed Sep. 4, 2002.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFISHE APPENDIX

[0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] 1. Field of the Invention

[0005] The invention relates to systems for providing vertically disposed space division and, more particularly, to a flexible system which employs lightweight and rapidly reconfigurable elements with internal stretch characteristics, and with means for providing power distribution, interconnection to and integration of functional components, data storage and control of components through digital programming.

[0006] 2. Background Art

[0007] Building infrastructure, architectural interiors and space division continue to evolve in today's commercial, industrial, office and residential environment...

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