US3072227A
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Movable partition and panel structure
Assignee: VIRGINIA METAL PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-18
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1979-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen J Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:50
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7448; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6125; E04B1/6137; E04B1/6141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A MOVABLE WALL PARTITION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND EDGE ABUTTING WALL PANELS, LOCKING MEANS MOUNTED ON A SLAT AT SAID FIRST PANEL AT SAID ABUTTING EDGE, SAID SLAT EXTENDING ACROSS THE EDGE FACE OF SAID PANEL, LOCKING MEANS ON SAID SECOND PANEL ENGAGEABLE WITH THE LOCKING MEANS OF SAID FIRST PANEL, SAID SLAT BEING MOVABLE HORIZONTALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE PANEL FROM A POSITION OF RETRACTION TO A POSITION OF EXTENSION ACROSS THE ABUTTING EDGE TO PUT ITS LOCKING MEANS IN AN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOCKING MEANS ON SAID SECOND PANEL, AND MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID LOCKING MEANS FOR RELATIVE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER PANEL FOR MUTUAL LOCKING ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A MOVABLE WALL PARTITION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND EDGE ABUTTING WALL PANELS, LOCKING MEANS MOUNTED ON A SLAT AT SAID FIRST PANEL AT SAID ABUTTING EDGE, SAID SLAT EXTENDING ACROSS THE EDGE FACE OF SAID PANEL, LOCKING MEANS ON SAID SECOND PANEL ENGAGEABLE WITH THE LOCKING MEANS OF SAID FIRST PANEL, SAID SLAT BEING MOVABLE HORIZONTALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE PANEL FROM A POSITION OF RETRACTION TO A POSITION OF EXTENSION ACROSS THE ABUTTING EDGE TO PUT ITS LOCKING MEANS IN AN OVERLAPPING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOCKING MEANS ON SAID SECOND PANEL, AND MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID LOCKING MEANS FOR RELATIVE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER PANEL FOR MUTUAL LOCKING ENGAGEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |