Abstract:
A furniture accessory kit is designed to support portable computers in office partition systems of the type having slat wall panels on which detachable office amenities, such as paper trays, etc. can be hung. A horizontal shelf accessory supports a portable computer thereon, and includes a connector that detachably mounts the shelf to an associated slat wall panel in a cantilevered horizontal orientation. The shelf has a wire trough to mange wiring associated with the portable computer. A sleeve-shaped accessory unit with a hollow interior for retaining computer accessories therein is configured to be hung on the slat wall panel directly above the shelf. A wire management device to retain wires associated with the portable computer is configured to be hung on the slat wall panel near the shelf and the accessory unit. A security devices for securing the portable computer to the slat wall and which is configured to be hung on the slat wall panel near the shelf and the accessory unit. A power supply unit for supplying electrical power to the portable computer to the slat wall and which is configured to be hung on the slat wall panel near the shelf and the accessory unit.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a plurality of amenity units removably mountable on a slat wall, and in particular to shelving units, electrical and communication line organizers, security devices, and power supply units removably mountable on a slat wall. 
     As the cost for office space increases, companies continue to seek ways to make use of limited space, and also of those spaces within a given work area heretofore unutilized. This task is made increasingly difficult as the amount of computer and communication equipment required by the average worker increases. 
     The increase in equipment required by the average worker has led to additional problems such as providing convenient routing of electrical and communication lines associated with the computers and communication equipment, while maintaining an aesthetically appealing work area. In many work environments these lines are left laying across the floor and dangling from worksurfaces, thereby creating a disorganized work area. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     An aspect of the present invention is to provide within a partition system for dividing open office space and the like of the type having at least one slat wall panel with a plurality of vertically spaced apart horizontal rails to detachably support office accessories thereon, the improvement of a wall-hung accessory kit for portable computers including a horizontal shelf member shaped to abuttingly support a portable computer on an upper surface thereof. The horizontal shelf including a connector detachably mounting the shelf member to the slat wall panel in a cantilevered horizontal orientation, and a wire trough extending laterally along the shelf member adjacent the rear edge thereof, and shaped to receive and retain therein wiring associated with the portable computer. 
     Another aspect of the present invention is to provide in a partition system for dividing open office space and the like of the type having at least on slat wall panel with a plurality of vertically spaced apart horizontal rails to detachably support office accessories thereon, the improvement of a wall-hung portable computer support shelf including a horizontal shelf member shaped to abutting support a portable computer on an upper surface thereof. The computer support shelf also including a connector member detachably mounting the shelf member to the slat wall panel along a rear edge of the shelf member to support the same from the slat wall panel in a cantilevered horizontal orientation. The computer support shelf further including a wire trough extending laterally along the shelf member adjacent the rear edge thereof, and shaped to receive and retain therein wiring associated with the portable computer, and a removable cover shaped to enclose the wire trough and being detachably connected with the shelf member to provide access to the wire trough. 
     Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a shelf removably mountable on a slat wall, including a worksurface defining a top surface configured to support a laptop computer thereon, a bottom surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a front edge, and a rear edge, and at least one mounting member attached along the rear edge of the worksurface and releasably mountable to a slat wall. The shelf further includes a recessed area located within the top surface of the worksurface, and which is adapted to receive electrical and communication lines therein, and a top cover movable between a closed position, wherein the top cover covers the recessed area and is substantially planar with the top surface, and an open position wherein the recessed area is accessible. 
     Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide a shelf removably mountable on a slat wall, that includes a housing that includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall and a fourth wall, wherein the walls are connected to define at least one open end allowing access to an interior of the housing. The shelf also includes a first mounting member connected to the first wall of the housing, and removably mountable to a slat wall, thereby supporting the housing from the slat wall in a first orientation, and a second mounting member connected to the second wall of the housing, and removably mountable to a slat wall, thereby supporting the housing from the slat wall in a second orientation. 
     Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus removably mountable to a slat wall for managing electrical and communication lines and the like, that includes a loop section adapted to receive electrical and communication lines therethrough, a stem section fixedly attached to the loop section, and a plurality of flexible fingers connected to the stem and adapted to releasably engage a slat wall, thereby supporting the loop from the slat wall. 
     Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus removably mountable to a slat wall for managing electrical and communication lines, that includes a first plate, a second plate, and a narrowed center section connected to and extending between the first and second plates, such that the first and second plates are substantially parallel to one another, and wherein the center section is adapted to windingly receive electrical and communication lines thereabout. The apparatus further includes a plurality of flexible fingers connected to the first plate and adapted to releasably engage the slat wall. 
     Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a kit for securing a device to a slat wall, that includes a first member including a ring section defining an aperture therein, a stem section extending outwardly from the ring section, and a pair of flanges connected to the stem section and engagable with a slat wall by inserting the flanges within a slot of the slat wall and rotating the first member. The kit also includes a second member including a plate section defining an inner surface and an outer surface and having an elongated aperture located therein, wherein the aperture is adapted to receive the ring section of the first member therein, and at least one stop extending outwardly from the inner surface of the plate section and adapted to engage the slat wall, thereby restricting rotational movement of the first member and the second member. The kit further includes a third member adapted to be received within the ring section of the first member, thereby preventing removal of the plate of the second member from about the ring section of the first member. 
     Still yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide a power supply box removably mountable on a slat wall, that includes a housing and at least one power outlet, and at least one mounting bracket attached to the housing and adapted to releasably engage a slat wall, thereby supporting the housing on the slat wall. 
     The plurality of amenity units disclosed herein, taken separately and as a whole, provide an effective means for organizing compact work areas by utilizing areas previously unutilized. Further, the plurality of amenity units are adaptable to numerous work area layouts and are effective in creating and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and efficient work area. 
    
    
     These and other advantages of the invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 a perspective view of a first shelving unit embodying an amenity unit of the present invention, supported by a slat wall, and showing a top door in an open position and in a closed position, and a rear door in an open position and in a closed position; 
     FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the first shelving unit; 
     FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the first shelving unit; 
     FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a locking mechanism of the first shelving unit; 
     FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a sliding lock of the locking mechanism; 
     FIG. 6 is an end view of a sliding dog of the first shelving unit engaging an edge of a worksurface; 
     FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second shelving unit embodying an amenity unit of the present invention, and supported by the slat wall in a first orientation; 
     FIG. 8A is a elevational view of the second shelving unit; 
     FIG. 8B is a side elevational view of the second shelving unit; 
     FIG. 8C is a top plan view of the second shelving unit; 
     FIG. 8D is a bottom plan view of the second shelving unit; 
     FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the second shelving unit attached to the slat wall in a second orientation; 
     FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wire management device embodying an amenity unit of the present invention; 
     FIG. 11A is a side elevational view of the first wire management device supported by the slat wall in a vertical orientation; 
     FIG. 11B is a side elevational view of the first wire management device supported by slat wall in a horizontal orientation; 
     FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a second wire management device embodying an amenity of the present invention; 
     FIG. 13A is a rear elevational view of a mounting bracket; 
     FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view of the mounting bracket, shown through lines XIIIB—XIIIB of FIG. 13A; 
     FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a security device embodying an amenity unit of the present invention supported by the slat wall; 
     FIG. 15A is a perspective view of a first member of the security device inserted within the slat wall; 
     FIG. 15B is an exploded, perspective view of the first member and a second member of the security device: 
     FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a power supply box embodying an amenity unit of the present invention supported by the slat wall; and 
     FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of the power supply box. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIGS. 1,  7 ,  10 ,  12  and  14 . However, it should be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly stated otherwise. 
     The present invention provides within a partition system for dividing open office space and the like of the type having at least one slat wall panel, general designated  12  (FIG.  1 ), with a plurality of vertically spaced apart horizontal rails to detachably support an accessory kit for portable computers including a horizontal shelf member  10 , a sleeve-shaped accessory support  90  (FIG.  7 ), a first wire management device  130  (FIG.  10 ), a second wire management device  144  (FIG.  12 ), a security device  170  (FIG.  14 ), and a power supply unit  202  (FIG.  16 ), each of which are described below. 
     In the illustrated example, the first shelving unit  10  (FIG. 1) is mountable on a slat wall  12 , and includes a worksurface or shelf member  14  defining a top surface  16  configured to support a portable or laptop computer (not shown) thereon, a bottom surface  18  (FIG.  2 ), a first side edge  20 , a second side edge  22 , a front edge  24  and a rear edge  26 . The first shelf unit  10  also includes at least one mounting or connector member  28  attached along the rear edge  26  of worksurface  14  and releasably mountable to the slat wall  12 , and a recessed area or wire trough  30  located within the top surface  16  of worksurface  14  and adapted to receive electrical and communication lines (not shown) therein. The first shelving unit  10  further includes a top cover  32 , movable between a closed position, wherein the top cover  32  covers recessed area  30  and is substantially planar with top surface  16 , as shown in FIG. 1 in phantom line, and an open position, wherein the recessed area  30  is accessible. 
     The worksurface  14  is formed by compression molding and is manufactured as a single piece, however, other manufacturing processes and configurations may be used. The worksurface  14  is configured to support a device such as a laptop computer thereon, however, worksurface  14  may be used to support other devices and objects thereon. In use, the top cover  32  is placed in a closed position over recessed area  30  thereby allowing the entire top surface  16  of worksurface  14  to be utilized in supporting the computer or other devices thereon. Top surface  16  is configured so as to provide adequate area for supporting the laptop computer thereon, and for manipulating a mouse thereon, while limiting the overall size, thereby providing effective support and allowing effective operation of the computer within a small work space area. Top surface  16  is slightly curved near front edge  14 , thereby providing an ergonomically shaped surface for an operator to rest his or her palms or wrists upon during manipulation of the mouse and operation of the keyboard of the computer. Rear edge  26  of worksurface  14  is provided with a pair of laterally extending notches  33  configured to allow the routing of the electrical and communication lines therethrough. Worksurface  14  (FIG. 3) is molded to include a plurality of integrally molded laterally extending structural support ribs  27  and a plurality of longitudinally extending structural support ribs  29  downwardly extending from bottom surface  18 . 
     The mounting member  28  includes a pair of L-shaped brackets  34  attached to and extending along rear edge  26  of worksurface  14 . Bracket  34  can be integrally molded within worksurface  14 , or, alternatively, may be formed of a separate material such as metal and subsequently inmolded within worksurface  14 . The worksurface  14  is supported from slat wall  12  by inserting bracket  34  into engagement within a slot  36  of slat wall  12 , and subsequently sliding worksurface  14  and hence brackets  34  downwardly until brackets  34  engage slat wall  12 . 
     As illustrated, top door  32  is pivotally attached to worksurface  14  by a pair of pivot pins (not shown) extending outwardly from top door  32  and which are pivotally received within a pair of corresponding apertures (not shown) located within worksurface  14 . Although top door  32  is shown as being pivotable between an open and closed position, top door  32  may alternatively rest within a recessed rim  51  surrounding recessed area  30 , and not be attached to worksurface  14 . Further, worksurface  14  may be configured to include locking tabs (not shown) that hold top cover  32  in position over recessed area  30 , and which allow top cover  32  to be slidingly movable between a locked position wherein the cover cannot be removed from covering recessed area  30 , and an unlocked position wherein the cover can be removed from covering recessed area  30 . 
     The recessed area  30  is defined by a curved bottom wall  38 , side walls  40  and a rear wall  42 . The recessed area  30  includes a plurality of vertically oriented ribs  44  extending upwardly from bottom wall  38 . Ribs  44  extend longitudinally along bottom wall  38  and are spaced across recess area  30 , thereby defining wire management spaces  46  therebetween. Electrical and communication lines (not shown) typically associated with an electronic device such as the computer noted above, may be organized about ribs  44  and within spaces  46 , thereby compactly and neatly retaining the lines within recessed area  30 . Recessed area  30  further includes a plurality of pins  48  spaced about recessed area  30  and extending upwardly from bottom wall  30 . Pins  48  are configured and located so as to allow wrapping of electrical and communication lines thereabout, thereby allowing organized storage of the electrical and communication lines within recessed area  30 . Pins  48  are specially adapted to allow organization of fiber optic lines and other communication lines that cannot be folded or creased without damaging the lines. Bottom wall  38  of recessed area  30  includes an elongated aperture  50  adapted to allow the placement of the electrical and communication lines therethrough. 
     The first shelving unit  10  further includes a rear cover  52  extending along rear edge  26  of worksurface  14 . Rear cover  52  is movable between a closed position wherein rear cover  52  forms a pocket  54  with worksurface  14 , and an open position wherein pocket  54  is accessible, as shown in phantom line in FIGS. 1 and 2. Pocket  54  is adapted to receive the routing of the electrical and communication lines therethrough. The electrical and communication lines are concealed from view within pocket  54  when rear cover  52  is in a closed position, while allowing easy access to the electrical and communication lines when rear cover  52  is in the open position. Rear cover  52  includes pivot tabs  56  extending downwardly from a surface thereof. A pair of corresponding pivot tabs  58  are connected to and extend upwardly from top surface  16  of worksurface  14 . A pair of pivot pins  60  pivotally connect pivot tabs  56  of rear cover  52  and pivot tabs  58  of worksurface  14 , thereby pivotally connecting rear cover  52  with worksurface  14 . 
     The first shelving unit  10  further includes a locking mechanism  62  (FIG. 4) that includes a pair of tabs  64  slidably engaged within a pair of slots  66  within bottom wall  38  of recessed area  30 . Tabs  64  (FIG. 5) include a first portion  68  having a top surface  70  and a slot  72 , a second portion  74  extending perpendicularly upward from first portion  68 , and a third portion  76  extending perpendicularly rearward from second portion  74 . Rear wall  42  of recessed area  30  is provided with an aperture  78  configured to allow passage of tab  64  therethrough. In assembly, tab  64  is inserted within aperture  78  of rear wall  42  and slidably engaged within slots  66  of bottom wall  38  such that bottom wall  38  is positioned within slot  72  of each tab  64 . Top surface  70  of each tab  64  is provided with an upwardly extending tab  78 , thereby allowing easy manipulation of tab  64  within slot  66 . Prior to mounting of first shelving unit  10  upon slat wall  12 , tabs  64  are slid forwardly within slots  66  until third portion  76  of each tab  64  does not extend rearwardly beyond rear wall  42  of recessed area  30 . Subsequent to mounting first shelving unit  10  upon slat wall  12  by brackets  34 , each tab  64  is slid rearwardly within slots  66  until third portion  76  of each tab  64  is engaged within slot  36  of slat wall  12 , thereby preventing removal of first shelving unit  10  from support upon slat wall  12 . Slot  72  of each tab  64  is sized so as to provide a frictional lock between bottom wall  38  and tabs  64 . 
     First shelving unit  10  further includes a pair of sliding dogs  80  slidably engaging first side edge  20  and second side edge  22  of worksurface  14 . Each sliding dog  80  (FIG. 6) includes a central body portion  82  configured to track along the corresponding side edge  20  or  22 , a top section  84  extending perpendicularly from body section  82  and configured to track along top surface  16 , and a C-shaped bottom section  86  that extends around a bottom edge  88  of the corresponding side edge  20  or  22  and which is adapted to track therealong. Sliding dogs  80  limit the lateral movement of the computer or other device supported by worksurface  14 , thereby limiting the chances of the device being pushed or pulled off the worksurface  14  and in a lateral direction. The sliding adjustability of sliding dogs  80  allows sliding dogs  80  to be moved out of the way of ports or passages, such as CD or disk drives, of the computer or other device. 
     As illustrated, the sleeve-shaped second shelving unit  90  (FIG. 7) embodies an amenity unit of the present invention. In the illustrated example, second shelving unit  90  is supported by the slat wall  12  and includes a housing  92  that includes a first wall  94 , a second wall  96 , a third wall  98 , and a fourth wall  100 . The walls  94 ,  96 ,  98  and  100  are connected to define at least one open end  102 , allowing access to an interior  104  of housing  92 . The second shelving unit  90  also includes a first mounting member  106  connected to first wall  94  of housing  92 , and that is removably mountable to slat wall  12 , thereby supporting housing  92  from slat wall  12  in a first orientation as shown in FIG.  7 . The second shelving unit  90  further includes a second mounting member  108  connected to second wall  96  of housing  92 , and that is removably mountable to slat wall  12 , thereby supporting housing  92  from slat wall  12  in a second orientation as shown in FIG.  9 . 
     The fourth wall  94  of housing  92  includes a removable panel  110  which is slidably engaged within fourth wall  100 . More specifically, fourth wall  100  includes a partial lower wall  112  having a upwardly opening, laterally extending channel extending along an upper edge thereof, and a partial upper wall  116  having a downwardly opening laterally extending channel  118  extending along a lower edge thereof. Panel  110  is slidingly received within channels  114  and  118 . Panel  110  is slightly wider than the distance between channel  114  and  118 , thereby causing panel  110  to slightly bend when inserted within channels  114  and  118  and holding panel  110  between channels  114  and  118 . As illustrated, second wall  96  is slightly wider than third wall  98 , however, various widths may be used for second wall  96  as well as third wall  98  while still maintaining the functional purpose of second shelving unit  90 . In the illustrated example, panel  110  is show to be transparent, however, panel  110  may be constructed of either a transparent, translucent or opaque material. 
     The first mounting member  106  includes an L-shaped flange  119  laterally extending along first wall  94  near third wall  98 . Flange  119  is adapted to be received within and connect to slat wall  12 , thereby supporting second shelving unit  90  from slat wall  12  in the first orientation. The second mounting member  108  includes an L-shaped flange  120  laterally extending along second wall  96  near first wall  94 , and a flange  122  laterally extending along second wall  96  near fourth wall  100 . Flange  120  and flange  122  are adapted to be received within and connect to slat wall  12 , thereby supporting second shelving unit  90  from slat wall  12  in the second orientation. 
     Second wall  96  of housing  92  includes a pair of slots  24  adapted to receive electrical and communication lines therein as are shown in phantom line in FIGS. 7,  8 B,  8 D and  9 . 
     The reference  130  (FIG. 10) generally designates an apparatus for managing electrical and communication lines and the like embodying an amenity unit of the present invention. In the illustrated example, the wire management apparatus  130  (FIGS. 11A and 11B) is removably mountable to slat wall  12  wire management and includes a loop section  132  that defines a passage  134  therein which is adapted to received electrical and communication lines typically associated with computer and communication equipment therethrough. Wire management apparatus  130  also includes a stem section integrally formed with loop section  132 . As illustrated, stem section  136  is provided a plate-like shape and is integrally formed with loop section  132 , however, stem section  136  may be provided in numerous geometrical shapes and may be formed as a separate piece from loop section  132  and then fixedly attached thereto. Wire management apparatus  130  further includes a plurality of flexible fingers  138  connected to stem section  136  and adapted to releasably engage slat wall  12 , thereby supporting loop  132  from slat wall  12 . 
     Loop section  132  includes a gap  140  therein, which is adapted to allow placement of the electrical and communication lines within passage  134  of loop section  132  without necessitating the stringing of the lines through loop section  132 . Gap  140  allows the addition and removal of wires from within passage  134  of loop section  132  without necessitating the removal of wire management apparatus  130  from slat wall  12 . Further, loop section  132  is constructed of a flexible material, thereby allowing gap  140  to be increased in size, thereby assisting in the placement of the lines within passage  134  of loop section  132 . 
     As illustrated, the plurality of flexible fingers includes four flexible fingers  138  integrally formed with and outwardly extending from stem section  136 . Fingers  138  are each inwardly flexible and include a flared end  142  that engage within slat wall  12 , thereby assisting in holding wire management apparatus  130  into engagement within slat wall  12 . In the illustrated example, the four fingers  138  are configured so as to allow loop section  132  to be supported by slat wall  12  in a horizontal orientation, as shown in FIG. 11A, and in a vertical orientation, as shown in FIG.  11 B. It should be noted that different numbers and orientations of fingers  138  may be used, thereby allowing loop section  132  to be supported from slat wall  12  in numerous orientations. By allowing gap  140  of loop section  130  to be placed in various orientations, wire retention mechanism  130  may be positioned upon and supported from slat wall  12  such that any forces being exerted upon the lines can be directed away from gap  140 , thereby ensuring that the lines stay within loop section  130  and are not accidentally removed or pulled therefrom. 
     The reference  144  (FIG. 12) generally designates a second wire management apparatus embodying an amenity unit of the present invention. In the illustrated example, wire management apparatus  144  includes a first plate  146 , a second plate  148 , and a narrowed center section or hub  150  connected to and extending between first plate  146  and second plate  148 . First plate  146  and second plate  148  are connected to center section  150  such that first plate  146  and second plate  148  are substantially parallel to one another. Center section  150  is adapted to windingly receive electrical and communication lines typically associated with computers and communication equipment thereabout. Wire management apparatus  144  also includes a plurality of flexible fingers (not shown) similar in construction and configuration to fingers  138  (FIG. 10) of wire management apparatus  130 , thereby allowing the wire management apparatus  144  to be removably mounted to slat wall  12 . 
     The wire management apparatus  144  also includes a retaining mechanism  152  to prevent the unwinding of the electrical and communication lines from about center section  150 . Retaining mechanism  152  includes and elastically deformable cord  154  attached to first plate  146  and including a stop  156 . When in use, an electrical cord or communication line is wrapped about center section  150  and stop  156  of retaining mechanism  152  is notched within a notched section  158  within second plate  148 , thereby extending cord  154  between first plate  146  and second plate  148  and preventing the electrical or communication line for being unwound from around center section  150 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, a mounting plate  160  (FIGS. 13A and 13B) may be used to support wire management apparatus  130  (FIG. 10) and wire management apparatus  144  (FIG. 12) from slat wall  12  in place of the plurality of fingers  138 . Mounting plate  160  is provided a circularly shaped plate section  162  having a centrally located aperture  164  adapted to receive mounting hardware such a bolt (not shown) therein, and a centrally located recessed area  166  surrounding aperture  164  and adapted to receive the head of the mounting hardware therein. Mounting plate  160  also includes a pair of L-shaped mounting flanges extending outwardly from plate section  162  and juxtaposed across aperture  164  and recessed area  166 . In assembly, mounting plate  160  is secured to stem section  136  of wire management apparatus  130 , or first plate  146  of wire management apparatus  144 , in place of fingers  138 , and is secured thereto by mounting hardware such as bolt or screw (not shown) extending through aperture  164  of mounting plate  160 , or by a securing tape such as a double sided foam tape. In operation, mounting plate  160  supports wire management apparatus  130  and wire management apparatus  144  from slat wall  12  by inserting and engaging flanges  168  with slat wall  12 . It should be noted that mounting plate  160  may be used to support various amenities from a slat wall, including, but not limited to, wire management devices, USB ports, power strips, shelving units and the like. 
     The reference numeral  170  (FIG. 14) generally designates an apparatus for securing a device embodying an amenity unit of the present invention. In the illustrated example, the apparatus  170  is removably mountable to slat wall  12  and includes a first member  172  (FIG. 15A) that includes a ring section  174  defining a first aperture  176  therein, and a stem section  178  extending outwardly from ring section  174 . First member  172  also includes a first flange  180  and a second flange  182  attached to stem section  178  and adapted to engage slat wall  12  by inserting flanges  180  and  182  within a slot  184  of slat wall  12  and rotating first member  172  in a rotational direction as shown by arrow  186 . Apparatus  10  also includes a second member  188  (FIG. 15B) that includes a plate section  190  defining an inner surface  192  and an outer surface  194  and having an elongated aperture  196  located therein. The aperture  196  is adapted to receive ring section  174  of first member  172  therein. Second member  188  also includes a pair of stops  198  extending outwardly from inner surface  192  of plate section  190  and which are adapted to engage slot  184  of slat wall  12 . In assembly, subsequent to first member  172  being rotationally engaged in slot  184  of slat wall  12 , second member  188  is placed over first member  172  such that ring section  174  of first member  172  extends through aperture  196  of second member  188  and stops  198  are located within  184  of slat wall  12 . Aperture  96  of second member  188  is configured so as to engage ring section  174  of second member  172 , thereby restricting rotational movement of first member  172  within second member  188 . Apparatus  170  further includes a third member  200  adapted to be received within aperture  176  of ring section  174 , thereby preventing removal of second member  188  from about first member  172 . In the illustrated example, third member  200  is shown as a security cable, however, other items may be placed within aperture  176  to prevent the removal of second member  188  from about first member  172 . 
     The reference numeral  202  (FIG. 16) generally designates a power supply box embodying an amenity unit of the present invention. In the illustrated example, the power supply box  202  is removably mountable to a slat wall  12  and includes a housing  204 , at least one power outlet  206  housed within housing  204 , and at least one mounting bracket  160  (FIGS. 13A and 17) attached to housing  204  which is adapted to releasably engage slat wall  12  as described above, thereby supporting housing  204  on slat wall  12 . As illustrated, bracket  160  is fixedly attached to housing  204  by a bolt  208 , however, other fastening hardware and techniques may be employed. Housing  204  of power supply box  202  is provided with a triangular cross-sectional geometry, thereby providing increased access to the power supply outlets  206  when housing  204  is supported on slat wall  12 . 
     The plurality of amenity units disclosed herein provide an effective means for organizing compact work areas by utilizing area within the work area heretofore unutilized. The plurality of amenity units are also easily movable between different work areas and easily adaptable to work areas of various layouts. Further, the plurality of amenity units provide an effective means for creating and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing and efficient work area. 
     In the foregoing description, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the concepts disclosed herein. Such modifications are to be considered as included in the following claims, unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise.