US3696569A
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Demountable partition wall
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-23
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1989-12-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the production of a partition wall of a novel construction due to the use of two novel sections, one of which forms the top and bottom abutments and the frame, while the other forms the framework for the partition wall, the latter being connected to the top and bottom abutments in known manner by means of jacks, work on the site being limited solely to fitting the said jacks and fitting resilient fasteners of a known type which secure the facing panels to the sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves M Didry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7448; E04B2/745; E04B2/7453; E04B2/7455; E04B2002/749
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
328 words
A demountable wall assembly comprising: a. a top abutment and a bottom abutment, each abutment comprising: 1. a U-section having the edges of each arm bent inward over a portion of the open end of the U; and 2. a T-section extending from each arm of the U-section, wherein the web of each T-section is affixed at right angles to a corresponding arm of the U-section, the crossbar of each T-section is equal to approximately one-half of the length of the arm of the U-section, and the edges of the crossbar of the T-section are bent towards the arm of the U-section; b. a wall partition comprising: 1. two top members and two bottom members, each top member and each bottom member having a first vertical entry channel for receiving a first facing panel, a horizontal entry channel for receiving a connecting means, and a second vertical entry channel for receiving a retaining section which holds a second facing panel; 2. connecting means for holding together said two top members and for holding together said two bottom members, said connecting means being positioned in said horizontal entry channel of said two top members and of said two bottom members; and 3. first facing panels positioned in said first vertical entry channels of said two top members and corresponding said first vertical entry channels of said two bottom members; c. retaining sections positioned in said second vertical entry channels; d. first jack means coupling a pair of said top members to said top abutment; e. second jack means coupling a pair of said bottom members to said bottom abutment; and f. second facing panels positioned to cover said first and second jack means, each said second facing panel positioned between one of said retaining sections and one of said top or bottom members and between a corresponding arm of the U-section and an edge of the crossbar of the T-section, which is bent towards the arm of the U-section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
328 words
A demountable wall assembly comprising: a. a top abutment and a bottom abutment, each abutment comprising: 1. a U-section having the edges of each arm bent inward over a portion of the open end of the U; and 2. a T-section extending from each arm of the U-section, wherein the web of each T-section is affixed at right angles to a corresponding arm of the U-section, the crossbar of each T-section is equal to approximately one-half of the length of the arm of the U-section, and the edges of the crossbar of the T-section are bent towards the arm of the U-section; b. a wall partition comprising: 1. two top members and two bottom members, each top member and each bottom member having a first vertical entry channel for receiving a first facing panel, a horizontal entry channel for receiving a connecting means, and a second vertical entry channel for receiving a retaining section which holds a second facing panel; 2. connecting means for holding together said two top members and for holding together said two bottom members, said connecting means being positioned in said horizontal entry channel of said two top members and of said two bottom members; and 3. first facing panels positioned in said first vertical entry channels of said two top members and corresponding said first vertical entry channels of said two bottom members; c. retaining sections positioned in said second vertical entry channels; d. first jack means coupling a pair of said top members to said top abutment; e. second jack means coupling a pair of said bottom members to said bottom abutment; and f. second facing panels positioned to cover said first and second jack means, each said second facing panel positioned between one of said retaining sections and one of said top or bottom members and between a corresponding arm of the U-section and an edge of the crossbar of the T-section, which is bent towards the arm of the U-section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
connecting means for holding together said two top members and for holding together said two bottom members, said connecting means being positioned in said horizontal entry channel of said two top members and of said two bottom members; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
connecting means for holding together said two top members and for holding together said two bottom members, said connecting means being positioned in said horizontal entry channel of said two top members and of said two bottom members; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
a T-section extending from each arm of the U-section, wherein the web of each T-section is affixed at right angles to a corresponding arm of the U-section, the crossbar of each T-section is equal to approximately one-half of the length of the arm of the U-section, and the edges of the crossbar of the T-section are bent towards the arm of the U-section; b. a wall partition comprising:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
a T-section extending from each arm of the U-section, wherein the web of each T-section is affixed at right angles to a corresponding arm of the U-section, the crossbar of each T-section is equal to approximately one-half of the length of the arm of the U-section, and the edges of the crossbar of the T-section are bent towards the arm of the U-section; b. a wall partition comprising:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The demountable wall assembly as set forth in claim 1 further comprising insulation between said facing panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The demountable wall assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein the spacing between the first facing panels may be varied by varying The length of said connecting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
127 words
first facing panels positioned in said first vertical entry channels of said two top members and corresponding said first vertical entry channels of said two bottom members; c. retaining sections positioned in said second vertical entry channels; d. first jack means coupling a pair of said top members to said top abutment; e. second jack means coupling a pair of said bottom members to said bottom abutment; and f. second facing panels positioned to cover said first and second jack means, each said second facing panel positioned between one of said retaining sections and one of said top or bottom members and between a corresponding arm of the U-section and an edge of the crossbar of the T-section, which is bent towards the arm of the U-section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
first facing panels positioned in said first vertical entry channels of said two top members and corresponding said first vertical entry channels of said two bottom members; c. retaining sections positioned in said second vertical entry channels; d. first jack means coupling a pair of said top members to said top abutment; e. second jack means coupling a pair of said bottom members to said bottom abutment; and f. second facing panels positioned to cover said first and second jack means, each said second facing panel positioned between one of said retaining sections and one of said top or bottom members and between a corresponding arm of the U-section and an edge of the crossbar of the T-section, which is bent towards the arm of the U-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The demountable wall assembly as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a glazing positioned between said two top members and said two bottom members and rubber glazing beads for holding said glazing in position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The demountable wall assembly as set forth in claim 1 further comprising at least one abutment disposed perpendicularly with respect to the top and bottom abutment, said further abutments being connected to said wall partition thereby forming the frame for an opening in said wall partition.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |