US3733759A
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Fitting room
Assignee: AMSTORE Corp A MI CORP
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Filing: 1971-07-26
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A fitting room assembly includes panel sides and posts, the latter having individual levelers which include a keeper plate cocked angularly with respect to the posts so that its corners project beyond the post periphery to prevent feature strips mounted in the posts from sliding down beyond the ends of the posts. The levelers are encased by a sheath which is slidably positioned on the post. The tops of the panels and posts are covered by cornices which include an integral trackway for mounting draw curtains over the room opening. The cornices are open at their tops so that connector plates can be secured to adjoining panels which are cocked at oblique angles to one another rather than at right angles. The bottoms of the panels are covered by U-shaped caps having barbed legs for gripping the sides of the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 D Schulte
- 👤 C Logie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/12; E04H1/125; E04H1/1266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In a freestanding fitting room or the like including a plurality of wall panels, the improvement comprising: cornices detachably connected to the tops of said wall panels, said cornices being generally hollow and having a bottom integral with a pair of generally upstanding sides, said bottom being recessed upwardly to form a generally U-shaped channel opening downwards, the walls of said channel being generally vertical and interconnected by a horizontal ceiling spaced from said channel opening such that said channel defines a panel receiving means; said channel fitting over the top of said panels in a tongue-andgroove fit, at least one of said cornices including a pair of spaced and opposing flanges projecting inwardly from said channel walls, said flanges being spaced intermediate said channel opening and ceiling to define a means for slidably mounting curtain runners or the like therein, said channel walls, ceiling and flanges being integrally formed with said cornice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a freestanding fitting room or the like including a plurality of wall panels, the improvement comprising: cornices detachably connected to the tops of said wall panels, said cornices being generally hollow and having a bottom integral with a pair of generally upstanding sides, said bottom being recessed upwardly to form a generally U-shaped channel opening downwards, the walls of said channel being generally vertical and interconnected by a horizontal ceiling spaced from said channel opening such that said channel defines a panel receiving means; said channel fitting over the top of said panels in a tongue-andgroove fit, at least one of said cornices including a pair of spaced and opposing flanges projecting inwardly from said channel walls, said flanges being spaced intermediate said channel opening and ceiling to define a means for slidably mounting curtain runners or the like therein, said channel walls, ceiling and flanges being integrally formed with said cornice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The enclosure system according to claim 1 wherein the tops of said flanges include a groove spaced inwardly from the free ends of said flanges for indexing the movement of said curtain runners and the like in a straight line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The enclosure system according to claim 1 wherein said cornice includes a detachable cover having a clip means insertable between said cornice sides to form a friction fit with said cornice sides and cover the internal portion of said cornices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
The enclosure system according to claim 1 wherein said cornices are generally hollow and have an open top, said system further including connector members for joining two or more panels together at angles other than right angles, said connector members including two or more legs angularly related to each other at the angles desired to join said panels together, each leg being adapted to fit within the cornice of each panel being joined together, said legs being inserted through said top opening between said sides and anchored to said horizontal ceiling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The enclosure system according to claim 4 wherein said system further includes a cover having a clip means insertable between said cornice sides to form a friction fit internally with said cornice sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a freestanding fitting room system or the like, comprising one or more enclosed individual units, each of which includes a plurality of wall panels detachably joined to generally upstanding posts and cornice members detachably secured to the tops of said wall panels, the improvement comprising: feature strip means slidable and removable from a channel-like groove on each side of said post for decoratively covering the exposed sides thereof; and leveler means for adjusting the overall height of each post so that said unit can be stabilized on uneven floors, said leveler means having a floor pad, threaded means extending up from said floor pad and threadable through a clip means which is receivable in the lower ends of each post so that when said threaded member is rotated, the distance between the lower end of each post and said pad is adjustable; said clip means further including means projecting beneath said channel-like grooves to prevent the feature strip positioned therein from sliding benEath the lower edge of said post.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a freestanding fitting room system or the like, comprising one or more enclosed individual units, each of which includes a plurality of wall panels detachably joined to generally upstanding posts and cornice members detachably secured to the tops of said wall panels, the improvement comprising: feature strip means slidable and removable from a channel-like groove on each side of said post for decoratively covering the exposed sides thereof; and leveler means for adjusting the overall height of each post so that said unit can be stabilized on uneven floors, said leveler means having a floor pad, threaded means extending up from said floor pad and threadable through a clip means which is receivable in the lower ends of each post so that when said threaded member is rotated, the distance between the lower end of each post and said pad is adjustable; said clip means further including means projecting beneath said channel-like grooves to prevent the feature strip positioned therein from sliding benEath the lower edge of said post.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein said clip means is comprised of a keeper plate having resilient portions projecting upwards into said post ends to form a snap-fit therein; said keeper plate being generally rectangular and cocked with respect to said resilient portions so that when said resilient portions are inserted in the ends of said posts, the corners of said keeper plate project beyond the sides of said posts beneath said slidable feature strips.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system according to claim 7 wherein said system further includes a sheath for enclosing the lower portion of each of said posts to shield said leveler means, said sheaths conforming to the overall shape of said legs, and forming a telescoping fit over the lower portion of said legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 8 in which: said sheath includes indented portions extending its height which correspond to said channel-like grooves in said posts; said indented portions extending into said channel, but having a depth such that they do not extend inwardly the full depth of the channel and thereby do not interfere with said corner portions of said keeper plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein said cornice has a bottom and a pair of generally upstanding sides, said bottom being recessed upwardly to form a generally U-shaped channel opening downwards, the walls of said channel being generally vertical and interconnected by a horizontal ceiling spaced from the opening of said channel such that said channel defines a panel receiving means for joining said cornice to the top of said panels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
95 words
The system according to claim 10 wherein said cornices are generally hollow and have an open top between said sides, said system further including connector members for joining two or more panels together at angles other than right angles, said connector members including two or more legs angularly related to each other at the angle desired to join said panels together, each leg being adapted to fit within the cornice of each panel being joined together, each of said legs being inserted through said top opening between said sides and anchored to said horizontal ceiling.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
The system according to claim 10 wherein at least the cornice positioned over a doorway includes a pair of spaced and opposing flanges projecting inwardly from said channel walls, said flanges being spaced intermediate said channel opening and said channel ceiling to define a means for slidably mounting curtain runners therein; said channel walls, ceiling and flanges being integrally formed with said cornice.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system according to claim 12 wherein the tops of said flanges include a groove spaced inwardly from the free ends of said flanges for indexing the movement of said curtain runners in a straight line.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system according to claim 12 which further includes a cover having clip means projecting therefrom and insertable within said opening between said sides of said cornice to form a friction fit with said cornice sides to shield the internal portion of said cornices.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
69 words
The system according to claim 6 and further including a generally U-shaped cap for covering the bottoms of said panels, said U-shaped cap including a pair of legs, each having a barb projecting downwardly and inwardly from the inside surface thereof, said legs fitting over the sides of said panels to form a friction fit between said panel sides and said barbs to prevent unintentional removal of said cap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a fitting room or the like including a plurality of wall panels and at least one cornice detachably connected to the tops of said wall panels, the improvement comprising: said cornice including a channel-shaped recess for fitting over the tops of said wall panels; said channel-shaped recess having upwardly projecting sidewalls joining a ceiling wall; means operably connected to said sidewalls at a point intermediate the opening of said channel-shaped recess and said ceiling wall for retaining a plurality of Curtain runners or the like within said channelshaped recess; a plurality of curtain runners or the like retained in said curtain retaining means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a fitting room or the like including a plurality of wall panels and at least one cornice detachably connected to the tops of said wall panels, the improvement comprising: said cornice including a channel-shaped recess for fitting over the tops of said wall panels; said channel-shaped recess having upwardly projecting sidewalls joining a ceiling wall; means operably connected to said sidewalls at a point intermediate the opening of said channel-shaped recess and said ceiling wall for retaining a plurality of Curtain runners or the like within said channelshaped recess; a plurality of curtain runners or the like retained in said curtain retaining means.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |