US3797184A
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Partition assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A partition assembly including a tubular post, panels respectively having vertical edges engaging opposite sides of the post, top stringers respectively overlying the upper edges of the panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the tubular upper end of the post, bottom stringers respectively underlying the lower edges of the panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the lower tubular end of the post, an upper screw threaded into a nut in the upper tubular end of the post and clamping the ends of the top stringers to the upper tubular end of the post, and a bottom screw threaded into a nut in the lower tubular end of the post and clamping the ends of the bottom stringers to the lower tubular end of the post. The vertical edges of the panels are spaced apart to provide a gap therebetween and the post is provided with vertically spaced openings accessible through the gap, various shelf or bin units, or the like, carrying hangers which extend through the gap into desired ones of such openings. The hangers are laterally offset from the units so that they can be inserted into the same openings in the post so that the units can be at the same level.
Inventors
- 👤 R Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:23
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B37/00; F16B37/04; F16B37/041; F16B37/043; E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7809; E04B2/7818; E04B2002/7483; E04B2002/7487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
In a partition assembly, the combination of: a. a post having upper and lower tubular ends; b. panels respectively having vertical edges engaging said post; c. top stringers respectively overlying the upper edges of said panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the tubular upper end of said post; d. bottom stringers respectively underlying the lower edges of said panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the lower tubular end of said post; e. upper screw means clamping said ends of said top stringers to the upper tubular end of said post; and f. bottom screw means clamping said ends of said bottom stringers to the lower tubular end of said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
In a partition assembly, the combination of: a. a post having upper and lower tubular ends; b. panels respectively having vertical edges engaging said post; c. top stringers respectively overlying the upper edges of said panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the tubular upper end of said post; d. bottom stringers respectively underlying the lower edges of said panels and respectively having ends interlocked with the lower tubular end of said post; e. upper screw means clamping said ends of said top stringers to the upper tubular end of said post; and f. bottom screw means clamping said ends of said bottom stringers to the lower tubular end of said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A partition assembly according to claim 1 wherein said ends of said top and bottom stringers respectively have portions inserted into the upper and lower tubular ends of said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A partition assembly according to claim 2 wherein said vertical edges of said panels are spaced apart to provide a gap therebetween and wherein said post is provided with vertically spaced openings accessible through said gap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A partition assembly according to claim 3 including units carrying hangers extending through said gap into certain of said openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A partition assembly according to claim 4 wherein said hangers are laterally offset from said units so that they can be inserted into the same openings in said post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A partition assembly according to claim 2 wherein the vertical edges of said panels are provided with grooves receiving said post therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A partition assembly according to claim 2 wherein said top and bottom stringers respectively have flanges engageable with front and rear sides of said panels adjacent the upper and lower edges thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a partition frame assembly, the combination of: a. a post having upper and lower tubular ends and adapted to have vertical edges of panels engage sides thereof; b. top stringers respectively having ends interlocked with the tubular upper end of said post and adapted to overlie upper edges of the panels; c. bottom stringers respectively having ends interlocked with the lower tubular end of said post and adapted to underlie lower edges of the panels; d. upper screw means clamping said ends of said top stringers to the upper tubular end of said post; and e. bottom screw means clamping said ends of said bottom stringers to the lower tubular end of said post.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a partition frame assembly, the combination of: a. a post having upper and lower tubular ends and adapted to have vertical edges of panels engage sides thereof; b. top stringers respectively having ends interlocked with the tubular upper end of said post and adapted to overlie upper edges of the panels; c. bottom stringers respectively having ends interlocked with the lower tubular end of said post and adapted to underlie lower edges of the panels; d. upper screw means clamping said ends of said top stringers to the upper tubular end of said post; and e. bottom screw means clamping said ends of said bottom stringers to the lower tubular end of said post.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |