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Space divider system
Assignee: TIECO PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-02
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A corner post assembly for connecting panels or dividers to form a space divider system. The panels terminate in a bracket which is attached to the post and is slidably rotatable therewith permitting the panels to form any desired angle with adjacent panels.
Inventors
- 👤 S Lebowitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B96/1416; E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/7438; E04B2/7444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A space divider system including panels and at least a common post assembly, said panels being connected to said common post assembly and said common post assembly comprising a support bracket and a guide means, said panel being connected to said support bracket, said support bracket continuously pivotably movable in said guide means enabling said panel to be placed in a predetermined angular position; said post assembly formed of an upper, middle, and lower tubular section, an upper and lower collar member, said upper and lower collar members being secured within said middle tubulaR section, an upper plug member, said upper plug member being secured within said upper tubular section, a lower plug member, said lower plug member being secured within said lower tubular section, said upper plug member adapted to mate with said upper collar member and said lower plug member being adapted to mate with said lower collar member, a tie rod connecting the upper, middle, and lower sections, said guide means being formed between said upper and middle sections and said middle and lower sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A space divider system including panels and at least a common post assembly, said panels being connected to said common post assembly and said common post assembly comprising a support bracket and a guide means, said panel being connected to said support bracket, said support bracket continuously pivotably movable in said guide means enabling said panel to be placed in a predetermined angular position; said post assembly formed of an upper, middle, and lower tubular section, an upper and lower collar member, said upper and lower collar members being secured within said middle tubulaR section, an upper plug member, said upper plug member being secured within said upper tubular section, a lower plug member, said lower plug member being secured within said lower tubular section, said upper plug member adapted to mate with said upper collar member and said lower plug member being adapted to mate with said lower collar member, a tie rod connecting the upper, middle, and lower sections, said guide means being formed between said upper and middle sections and said middle and lower sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A space divider system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support bracket is provided with keyway hole means, projection means, said projection means being secured to said panel and adapted to engage said keyway hole means attaching said panel to said support bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A space divider system as set forth in claim 2, said post assembling including a U-channel, said U-channel being secured to said panel and said projection means being secured to said U-channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A space divider system as set forth in claim 3, wherein said U-channel is provided with a plurality of slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A space divider system as set forth in claim 3, said post assembling being provided with a longitudinal cap member, said cap member being connected between said tubular sections and said panel covering said post assembly.
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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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |