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US3834093A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Panel jointure system

Assignee: Steelcase Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-07-09
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Abstract

Abstract A partition system including a frame to which different types of covering panels can be readily hooked into place. Vertical wiring channels are provided at the end elements of the frame and covers are provided which simultaneously cover the wiring channels and mask the edges of the panel. Brackets for supporting superstructure can be secured to the end elements of the frame in channels which are defined by an end trim piece on one side and by a wall of the wiring channel on the other side. Adjacent partitions can be secured together angularly by means of a single link at the top and a single link at the bottom thereof. They can be secured in alignment by a pair of adjacent links at the top and at the bottom. Vertically spaced platforms can be mounted on feet at the bottom of the partitions to define spaced wiring channels. Telescoping end caps are provided for covering the ends of the wiring channels and the top portion of each end cap can be telescoped downwardly to allow access to the connecting links at the bottom of the partition. The wiring channels can be covered on either side by a molding which is releasably securable to the bottom of the partitions. In the case of wiring which must pass from one partition to another where the partitions are to be disposed at an angle, a telescoping corner cap is provided. Finally, special connector brackets are provided for connecting partitions of different heights to one another at various angles.

Inventors

  • 👤 W Tacke
  • 👤 R Ormiston
  • 👤 Kay R Mc

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 11:15
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7422; E04B2/7425; E04B2/7427; E04B2/7431; E04B2002/7483

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 74 words
A partition system comprising: a pair of adjacent partitions; a link joining the top ends of said partitions; said link having first and second legs; said first leg being secured at one end to the top of one of said partitions; said link being secured to the other of said partitions generally at the juncture of said first and second legs; said second leg being secured to said other partition generally at its end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 74 words
A partition system comprising: a pair of adjacent partitions; a link joining the top ends of said partitions; said link having first and second legs; said first leg being secured at one end to the top of one of said partitions; said link being secured to the other of said partitions generally at the juncture of said first and second legs; said second leg being secured to said other partition generally at its end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 56 words
The partition system of claim 1 comprising: a pair of said links, one being secured to said adjacent partitions near one side thereof and the other being secured to said adjacent partitions near the opposite side thereof; the said one end of said first legs of said links being secured to opposite ones of said partitions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 54 words
The partition system of claim 2 in which the securance at said one end of said first leg to its respective panel is pivotable; each of said links being removable from said partitions whereby one of said partitions can be pivoted with respect to said first leg and with respect to the other partition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 43 words
The partition system of claim 3 in which said second leg of each of said links includes a pin projecting downwardly therefrom generally at its said other end; the top of each of said partitions including an aperture therein for receiving said pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 40 words
The partition of claim 4 in which said second leg is disposed generally at an obtuse angle with respect to said first leg, extending inwardly away from the sides of said partition when said link is secured to a partition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 80 words
The partition system of claim 1 in which each of said partitions includes a base; said adjacent partitions being secured at said base as well as at the top of said partitions; a telescoping end cap secured to the ends of said partition for covering said base; said end cap including first and second telescopically interfitting members; said first member being slidable with respect to said second member to allow access to said link at said base of said partition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 99 words
A partition system comprising: a pair of adjacent partitions; a pair of links, each of said links being secured to the top end of each said partition, said links being disposed adjacent one another but being spaced towards opposite sides of said partitions; at least one of said links being pivotally secured at one end to one of said partitions; the other of said links being removably secured to said partitions whereby it can be removed and the angular relationship of said partitions varied by pivoting said one of said partitions to which said one link is pivotally secured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 99 words
A partition system comprising: a pair of adjacent partitions; a pair of links, each of said links being secured to the top end of each said partition, said links being disposed adjacent one another but being spaced towards opposite sides of said partitions; at least one of said links being pivotally secured at one end to one of said partitions; the other of said links being removably secured to said partitions whereby it can be removed and the angular relationship of said partitions varied by pivoting said one of said partitions to which said one link is pivotally secured.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 109 words
The partition system of claim 7 in which each of said partitions includes panel means and a base positioned below the bottom of said panel means; said adjacent partitions being secured at the bottom end of said panel means, as well as at the top of said partitions; a telescoping end cap secured to the ends of said base; said end cap including first and second telescopically interfitting members; said first member being positioned adjacent to the bottom of said panel means and being slidable downward onto said second member to allow access to the bottom end of said panel means and to said link at the bottom thereof.

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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) 1977-09-09 1978-03-11 1978-09-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-09-09 1982-03-11 1982-09-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-09-09 1986-03-11 1986-09-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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