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Intersection construction for movable wall panel system

Assignee: GATEWAY ACQUISITION Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1971-05-11
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-05-11
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Abstract

Abstract Overhead tracks for movable wall panels are particularly adapted to receive one or more intersection-forming inserts which facilitate fabrication of a plurality of tracks into grid form. Each intersection-forming insert includes a central cornerforming body and interlock arms extending outwardly from the body, usually at right angles to each other. Each arm is engaged in a cooperating gap, preferably formed on the adjacent tracks, and the body has an upper surface and a pair of generally vertical side surfaces which form extensions of the track. The side surfaces converge together to form an intersection corner, and in one embodiment define a 90* arc and in another embodiment define an arc between 45*-90*. Abutment surfaces are formed on the body for positioning the body in a corner-forming position, and a vertical stem-like portion of the body mates against the side walls of adjacent tracks.

Inventors

  • 👤 M Tompkins
  • 👤 G Retz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 08:02
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/06; E05D15/0604; E05D15/0608; E05D15/0613; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B2/827; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/142

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 183 words
In a movable wall panel system which includes a plurality of tracks having parallel spaced-apart side walls and parallel spaced-apart running surfaces defining slots therebetween, a series of movable wall panels, and means for movably suspending said wall panels from said tracks, wherein the ends of said running surfaces are disposed at right-angles mutually adjacent to each other, the combination comprising interlock means including lateral flanges spaced below said running surfaces and defining gaps therebetween, and a plurality of intersectionforming inserts for connecting said mutually adjacent tracks together, each insert including an intermediate corner-forming body and a pair of arms extending outwardly at right angles from said body for insertion into said gaps, said body including pairs of abutment surfaces for mating against adjacent running surfaces and for mating against adjacent lateral flanges, a vertical stemlike portion having an arcuate cross-section with abutment surfaces for mating against said side walls, upper surfaces coplanar with said running surfaces, and pairs of generally vertical surfaces forming extensions of said slots and converging to form an intersection corner for conveniently assembling said tracks in a grid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 183 words
In a movable wall panel system which includes a plurality of tracks having parallel spaced-apart side walls and parallel spaced-apart running surfaces defining slots therebetween, a series of movable wall panels, and means for movably suspending said wall panels from said tracks, wherein the ends of said running surfaces are disposed at right-angles mutually adjacent to each other, the combination comprising interlock means including lateral flanges spaced below said running surfaces and defining gaps therebetween, and a plurality of intersectionforming inserts for connecting said mutually adjacent tracks together, each insert including an intermediate corner-forming body and a pair of arms extending outwardly at right angles from said body for insertion into said gaps, said body including pairs of abutment surfaces for mating against adjacent running surfaces and for mating against adjacent lateral flanges, a vertical stemlike portion having an arcuate cross-section with abutment surfaces for mating against said side walls, upper surfaces coplanar with said running surfaces, and pairs of generally vertical surfaces forming extensions of said slots and converging to form an intersection corner for conveniently assembling said tracks in a grid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The system oF claim 1 wherein said converging surfaces are flared outwardly to narrow said slots, and form arcs between 45*-90* in 90* corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said converging surfaces form 90* arcs in 90* corners.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-07-30 1977-01-29 1977-07-31 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-07-30 1981-01-29 1981-07-31 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-07-30 1985-01-29 1985-07-31 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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