Claims
- 1. A system for coupling an accessory to a mounting structure comprising:a mounting bracket comprising: a first interface comprising a projection and a hook having a first mounting surface for coupling to the accessory, the first interface configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory; a second interface configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory and having a second mounting surface; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a first position: the first interface is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; the second interface is adapted for coupling to the accessory; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a first horizontal distance between the first mounting surface and the accessory; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a second position: the first interface is adapted for coupling to the accessory; the second interface is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a second horizontal distance between the first mounting surface and the accessory less than the first horizontal distance.
- 2. The system of claim 1 wherein the mounting bracket in the first position is adapted for at least partial insertion to a first depth within the mounting structure and the mounting bracket in the second position is adapted for at least partial insertion to a second depth within the mounting structure.
- 3. The system of claim 1 wherein the second position of the mounting bracket is a reversed position relative to the first position.
- 4. The system of claim 3 wherein the mounting bracket is adapted to be pivoted about one-hundred and eighty degrees between the first position and the second position relative to the mounting structure.
- 5. The system of claim 1 wherein the first interface is configured for removable coupling to the mounting structure and the accessory.
- 6. A system for coupling an accessory to a mounting structure comprising:a mounting bracket comprising: a first interface comprising a projection and a hook, the first interface configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory; a second interface configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory; a member for expansion by a fastener; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a first position: the first interface is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; the second interface is adapted for coupling to the accessory; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a first distance from the mounting structure to the accessory; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a second position: the first interface is adapted for coupling to the accessory; the second interface is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a second distance from the mounting structure to the accessory.
- 7. The system of claim 6 wherein the hook comprises a mounting surface for coupling to the accessory.
- 8. The system of claim 6 wherein the mounting bracket in the first position is adapted for at least partial insertion to a first depth within the mounting structure and the mounting bracket in the second position is adapted for at least partial insertion to a second depth within the mounting structure.
- 9. A system for coupling an accessory to a mounting structure comprising:a mounting bracket comprising: first means comprising a plurality of hooks configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory; second means comprising a plurality of hooks, wherein at least one of the plurality of hooks of the second means are configured for selective coupling to one of the mounting structure and the accessory; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a first position the first means are adapted for coupling to the mounting structure and at least one of the plurality of hooks of the second means is adapted for coupling to the accessory, and when the mounting bracket is in a second position the first means is adapted for coupling to the accessory and the second means is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure.
- 10. The system of claim 9 wherein the first means further comprises a tab.
- 11. The system of claim 10 wherein the tab is adapted for coupling to the accessory when the mounting bracket is in the second position.
- 12. The system of claim 9 further comprising third means for selective coupling to the mounting structure and the accessory.
- 13. The system of claim 12 wherein the third means for selective coupling comprises a sleeve.
- 14. The system of claim 13 wherein the sleeve is configured to engage the mounting structure by insertion of a fastener.
- 15. A system adapted for use in a work environment comprising:a mounting structure; an accessory; a mounting bracket including: a first hook configured for coupling to the mounting structure; a second hook opposite the first hook and configured for coupling to the mounting structure; a first projection coupled to the first hook; a second projection coupled to the second hook; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a first position: the first hook is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a first distance between the mounting structure and the accessory; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a second position: the second hook is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; the first projection is adapted for coupling to the accessory; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a second distance between the mounting structure and the accessory less than the first distance.
- 16. The system of claim 15 wherein the first projection is inserted a first depth into the mounting structure when the mounting bracket is in the first position and the second projection is inserted a second depth into the mounting structure when the bracket is in the second position.
- 17. The system of claim 15 wherein the second position of the mounting bracket is a reversed position relative to the first position.
- 18. The system of claim 17 wherein the mounting bracket is adapted to be pivoted one hundred and eighty degrees between the first position and the second position relative to the mounting structure.
- 19. A system adapted for use in a work environment comprising:a mounting structure; an accessory; a mounting bracket including: a first hook configured for coupling to the mounting structure; a second hook opposite the first hook and configured for coupling to the mounting structure; a first projection coupled to the first hook; a second projection coupled to the second hook; a member for expansion by a fastener; a wherein when the mounting bracket is in a first position: the first hook is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a first distance from the mounting structure to the accessory; wherein when the mounting bracket is in a second position: the second hook is adapted for coupling to the mounting structure and the first projection is adapted for coupling to the accessory; and the mounting bracket is adapted for coupling to the accessory to provide a second distance from the mounting structure to the accessory.
- 20. The system of claim 19 wherein the member comprises a sleeve.
- 21. The system of claim 19 wherein the mounting structure comprises a vertical post having a plurality of vertical mounting slots.
- 22. The system of claim 19 wherein the accessory comprises a panel covering.
- 23. The system of claim 19 wherein the first projection is adapted for insertion to a first depth into the mounting structure when the mounting bracket is in the first position and the second projection is adapted for insertion to a second depth into the mounting structure when the bracket is in the second position.
- 24. The system of claim 19 wherein a space is provided between the second hook and the accessory when the mounting bracket is in the first position.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The following U.S. patents are cited by reference and incorporated by reference herein: U.S. Pat. No. 5.899,035 titled “KNOCK-DOWN PORTABLE PARTITION SYSTEM”: U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,025 titled “FURNITURE SYSTEM”.
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