Utility distribution system

Abstract

An apparatus for use in a work space providing a base structure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first end, a second end, an overhead structure, a partition, and a wheel assembly. The first end is coupled to the base structure. The second end is configured for movement relative to the base structure. The overhead structure is adjacent to the first end. The partition is adjacent to the second end. The wheel assembly is adjacent to the second end. The partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position in order to define space and to enhance privacy in the work space.

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       57 . A movable apparatus for use in a work space with at least one wall and a floor comprising: 
 an overhead frame coupled to the wall;    an upstanding frame supported by the floor; and    a partition coupled to the upstanding frame;    wherein the overhead frame projects into the work space; and    wherein the upstanding frame is movable relative to the wall;    so that the partition provides division of space within the work space and so that the privacy within the work space can be modulated by movement of the partition relative to the wall.    
   
   
       58 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein the partition comprises a screen.  
   
   
       59 . The apparatus of  claim 58  wherein the screen is positioned at least partially in a generally vertical orientation.  
   
   
       60 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein the overhead frame comprises a canopy.  
   
   
       61 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein at least one of the overhead frame, the upstanding frame, and the partition are configured to be moved between a first position intended to enhance privacy within the work space and a second position intended to open access to the workspace.  
   
   
       62 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein the overhead frame comprises a generally horizontal beam and the upstanding frame comprises a generally vertical post.  
   
   
       63 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein the upstanding frame is adapted for movement along a predefined path to deliver utilities to at least one portion of a work area.  
   
   
       64 . The apparatus of  claim 57  wherein the wall is a partial height panel having a top and wherein the overhead frame is coupled to the top of the partial height panel for translating movement along the top of the wall.  
   
   
       65 . An apparatus for use in a work space providing a base structure comprising: 
 a first end coupled to the base structure;    a second end configured for movement relative to the base structure;    an overhead structure adjacent to the first end;    a partition adjacent to the second end; and    a wheel assembly adjacent to the second end;    wherein the partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position in order to define space and to enhance privacy in the work space.    
   
   
       66 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the second end is adapted for movement along a predefined path to deliver utilities to at least one portion of the work space.  
   
   
       67 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the overhead structure comprises a canopy.  
   
   
       68 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the partition comprises a screen.  
   
   
       69 . The apparatus of  claim 68  wherein the screen is configured to be positioned at least partially in a generally vertical orientation.  
   
   
       70 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the partition comprises a flexible web.  
   
   
       71 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the partition is configured to define a boundary within the work space by movement relative to the base structure.  
   
   
       72 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the base structure comprises a partial height wall and the overhead structure projects from the first end into the work space.  
   
   
       73 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the base structure is a wall and the first end is coupled to the wall.  
   
   
       74 . The apparatus of  claim 73  wherein the first end is movably attached to the wall for translating movement relative to the wall.  
   
   
       75 . The apparatus of  claim 73  wherein the wall is a partial wall and the first end is coupled to the partial wall to allow rolling movement of the second end.  
   
   
       76 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the base structure comprises a vertical structure and the first end is coupled to the vertical structure to allow rolling movement of the second end.  
   
   
       77 . The apparatus of  claim 65  wherein the overhead structure comprises a generally horizontal beam adjacent the first end.  
   
   
       78 . The apparatus of  claim 77  further comprising a generally vertical post adjacent the second end.  
   
   
       79 . The apparatus of  claim 65  further comprising a track system coupled to the base structure and wherein the first end is movable along the track system.