Cubical Topper

Abstract

A cubicle topper includes a rectangular body including a bottom side configured to extend along a top surface of a cubicle wall, a top side parallel to and opposite the bottom side, two short sides that are perpendicular to the bottom and top sides and opposite to each other, and a plurality of body slots formed in the bottom side, and a plurality of legs configured to connect the rectangular body to the cubicle wall, each of the legs including: a body connector piece including a leg slot configured to slide into a respective body slot to thereby connect the leg to the rectangular body, and a cubicle gripper piece including two protruding members configured to grip opposite side surfaces of the cubicle wall and a flat inner surface formed between the two protruding members, the flat inner surface configured to rest on the top surface.

Description

BACKGROUND1. Field[0001]Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate to apparatuses and methods for extending the height of a cubicle wall, and more particularly, relate to a cubicle topper that can be securely fastened to a top of a cubicle wall without requiring the use of any permanent fasteners or drilling, and a method of assembling the cubicle topper.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments and private sector entities across the globe have invested significant time and effort into developing new technologies that prevent the spread of potentially harmful airborne particles. These new technologies are already being deployed in many different industries, including the pharmaceutical industry, the restaurant industry, the fitness industry, schools, work places, the airline industry, and others.[0003]A particular challenge facing the workplace industry is balancing the need of office workers and customers to stay healthy w...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a device that can be put on top of a cubicle wall to prevent airborne particles from getting in and to make the space sound and look better. It doesn't require any permanent changes to the wall.

Problems solved by technology

A particular challenge facing the workplace industry is balancing the need of office workers and customers to stay healthy with the need of businesses to stay physically open.

Although some businesses have transitioned to teleworking solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking is simply not a practical long-term solution for many businesses.

In this regard, employees at some of these businesses have voiced concerns that existing office cubicles are not tall enough to make them feel comfortable in their office space.

The same businesses have indicated that they cannot have any permanent drilling or mounting performed on existing cubicles.

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