Self-contained and expandable furniture system hosting state-of-the-art technology

Abstract

A self-contained plug-and-play furniture system is ready to host state-of-the-art technology within a portable, autonomous and expandable structure so that a person may work, play and communicate at optimum efficiency. The assembly of the system begins with a primary unit including a desk work station. The primary unit is fully equipped for electric power, voice and data connection and includes multiple power outlets, as well as data and voice outlets. The primary unit is expandable both vertically and horizontally by attaching prefabricated sections, as needed, including a sliding door section that completes assembly of an interior environment of the furniture system. Insulated wall, ceiling and floor panels fit within openings of the exterior frame structures of the primary unit and prefabricated sections to provide privacy and, when fully assembled, to enclose the interior environment. An air conditioner unit with remote control mounts on top of the ceiling for controlling the climate of the enclosed interior environment. Wheels on the primary unit and the base of attached prefabricated sections promote portability.

Description

[0001]This application is a Continuation-In-Part application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 271,619 filed on Nov. 9, 2005 which was based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 626,668 filed on Nov. 10, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an expandable furniture system and, more particularly, to a self-contained plug-and-play furniture system that is expandable and encloseable and ready to host state-of-the-art technology in a movable, autonomous, acoustically balanced and climate controlled environment.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]For centuries, people have had the need for a suitable space to think, create, study or just be alone to gather their thoughts in a calm, peaceful environment. These needs have evolved in modern times to include information processing and time management in order to be productive and generate wealth. The use of state-of-the-art technology, including ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]Considering the shortcomings of the prior art, and the definite need to combine an informed person and high-tech equipment within inspiring surroundings in order to improve their effectiveness and efficiency, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a self-contained, plug-and-play furniture system that allows for the progressive vertical assembly of prefabricated pieces of the furniture system, in “slices,” as the individual consumers budget allows, thereby making it possible to use one or several reduced cost partially assembled sections as customers develop the ideal level of expansion to suit their needs.

[0012]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a self-contained, plug-and-play furniture system that permits the progressive addition of horizontal prefabricated sections to the furniture system, in layers, in accordance with the customer's budget, thereby making it possible to use one or several reduced cost partial sections as customers develop the ideal level of expansion of the furniture system to suit their needs.

[0013]It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a self-contained, plug-and-play furniture system that allows for the progressive assembly over a period of time while enabling the customer to fully utilize installed or newly added prefabricated partial sections as they are needed, developing the system in either or both horizontal or vertical directions and ultimately allowing the customer to enclose the assembly in order to

Problems solved by technology

Notwithstanding, the numerous proposed systems and structures do not fully meet the emerging needs of a personal home office or commercial work space (e.g. warehouse, factory, etc.).

More specifically, the prior art fails to provide a self-contained, movable, and expandable plug-and-play furniture system that is ready to host state-of-the-art technology.

The need to manufacture and assemble many individual and unique parts makes these prior art modular office systems extremely expensive.

Moreover, the modular office systems in the related art fail to provide for ease of expansion to accommodate the needs and budget of the consumer.

Furthermore, the workspace systems disclosed in the related art fail to provide for flexibility in materials and, particularly, the ability to easily switch materials to accommodate the needs of the user such as providing resistance to fire, bullets, moisture, mold, sounds, heat, or insects.

The systems in the related art also fail to provide for flexibility in transparency and visual control.

More specifically, the systems in the related arts fail to allow for easy installation of transparent panels, such as panes of glass, at any location around the vertical wall structure and ceiling structure in order to provide desirable visibility, light, and to eliminate a claustrophobic feeling when inside the enclosed environment.

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