Adjustable Open Space Office System

Abstract

The present invention relates to furniture and devices and a system for forming working areas within open spaces. More specifically, the present invention relates to furniture, devices and systems that can be used to create individual working areas and offices in an open space with the ability to create privacy similar to an enclosed office without constructing permanent walls and partitions. The invention includes a main support frame/structure supported off the floor which receives and connects to component panels also supported off the floor which function like office walls. The configuration of the resulting compartments is adjustable using different sized panels and by positioning panels and opening in different locations. The system has an open top configuration with an upward lighting system integral to the top support member and inside it to provide upward lighting to the space(s). A privacy door slidably connected to the top support member provides the ability to create privacy like an office with permanent walls.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A device for creating offices in an open space comprising:
 a self-supporting main support frame comprising:
 a top support member having four sides and four corners, said top support member comprising a U-shaped cross sectional shape with an internal channel, a top, a bottom and two sides; 
 at least four support legs each having an about rectangular cross-sectional shape, a top, and a bottom; 
 the bottom of said top support member at each corner connected to the top of one of the at least four support legs; 
 said bottom of said top support member between said support legs comprising a groove; 
 at least one panel comprising a rectangular shaped frame comprising at least one internal section made of glass; said panel further comprising a tab at the top configured to insert into said groove on the bottom of said top support member; said panel further comprising at least two height adjustment screws on the bottom of said frame. 
   
     
     
         2 . A device for creating offices in an open space comprising:
 a self-supporting main support frame comprising:
 a top support member having four sides and four corners, said top support member comprising a U-shaped cross sectional shape with an internal channel, a top, a bottom and two sides; 
 at least four support legs each having an about rectangular cross-sectional shape, a top and a bottom; 
 the bottom of said top support member at each corner connected to a top of one of the at least four support legs; 
 said bottom of said top support member between said support legs comprising a groove; 
 at least one panel comprising at least one internal section made of glass; said panel further comprising a tab at the top configured to insert into said groove on the bottom of said top support member; said panel further comprising at least two height adjustment screws on the bottom of said frame; 
 at least one door comprising a support bracket with rollers attached to the top of the door, wherein said position of said door is offset under said rollers, said rollers positioned on one side of said top support member.