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US3672424A
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Movable partition wall
Assignee: RAM PARTITIONS Ltd
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Filing: 1971-03-03
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1991-03-03
Abstract
Abstract In a movable partition wall consisting of a plurality of panels suspended from a ceiling track, the ceiling track is concealed by a box-like enclosure consisting of two complementary mouldings of vinyl plastic. The panels may be individual, or articulately connected in pairs or in concertina fashion. Each panel is formed with a kick plate which is combined with a flexible strip keyed to the kick plate to hide fastenings and to constitute a buffer. The edge mouldings of each panel are secured in position by being clipped into channel-shaped frame members and frictionally retained thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Mortimer Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:14
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/48; E06B3/481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
In a movable partition wall of the type consisting of a plurality of panels suspended from a ceiling track, the panels being movable from an extended edge to edge configuration to a stacked, face to face, configuration, each panel being provided with a kick plate on each of its opposite faces, an improved kick plate construction comprising: an elongated metal plate extending across the full width of the respective panel face and secured thereto, the plate having a front face provided with a longitudinally extending channel, a rear face, and a depending flange extending at least to the lower edge of the wall panel; and a resilient strip keyed into said channel and extending for the full length of the metal plate, the resilient strip standing proud of the front face of the plate so as to form a buffer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
In a movable partition wall of the type consisting of a plurality of panels suspended from a ceiling track, the panels being movable from an extended edge to edge configuration to a stacked, face to face, configuration, each panel being provided with a kick plate on each of its opposite faces, an improved kick plate construction comprising: an elongated metal plate extending across the full width of the respective panel face and secured thereto, the plate having a front face provided with a longitudinally extending channel, a rear face, and a depending flange extending at least to the lower edge of the wall panel; and a resilient strip keyed into said channel and extending for the full length of the metal plate, the resilient strip standing proud of the front face of the plate so as to form a buffer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improved kick plate construction according to claim 1, including fastening means extending through the metal plate from the front face thereof and securing the metal plate to the respective panel face, said resilient strip concealing the fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved kick plate construction according to claim 2, wherein the metal plate is of extruded aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved kick plate construction according to claim 3, wherein the resilient strip is of vinyl plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a movable partition wall of the type consisting of a plurality of panels suspended from a ceiling track, the panels being movable from an extended configuration to a stacked, fact to face, configuration, each panel being provided with a kick plate on each of its opposite faces, an improved kick plate construction comprising: an elongated metal plate extending across the full width of the respective panel face and secured thereto, the plate having a front face provided with a first, longitudinally extending channel, a rear face, and a depending flange, the depending flange terminating in a horizontal shelf portion having an upper face disposed beneath the lower edge of the wall panel and a lower face provided with a second longitudinally extending channel; fastening means extending through said metal plate from the front face thereof for securing the plate to the respective panel face; a resilient strip keyed into said first channel and extending for the full length of the metal plate, the resilient strip concealing said fastening means and standing proud of the front face of the plate to form a buffer; and a floor seal of flexible plastic material keyed into said second channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a movable partition wall of the type consisting of a plurality of panels suspended from a ceiling track, the panels being movable from an extended configuration to a stacked, fact to face, configuration, each panel being provided with a kick plate on each of its opposite faces, an improved kick plate construction comprising: an elongated metal plate extending across the full width of the respective panel face and secured thereto, the plate having a front face provided with a first, longitudinally extending channel, a rear face, and a depending flange, the depending flange terminating in a horizontal shelf portion having an upper face disposed beneath the lower edge of the wall panel and a lower face provided with a second longitudinally extending channel; fastening means extending through said metal plate from the front face thereof for securing the plate to the respective panel face; a resilient strip keyed into said first channel and extending for the full length of the metal plate, the resilient strip concealing said fastening means and standing proud of the front face of the plate to form a buffer; and a floor seal of flexible plastic material keyed into said second channel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |