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US3861101A
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Fabricated partitions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-09
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A fabricated partition having spaced parallel upright members and panels extending therebetween, the upright members engaging lips on the sides of the panels while deformed and retained in position by resilient means. The upright members are shaped to form pairs of apertures at each end which are engaged by joining members, each joining member having a pair of parallel spigots engaging the apertures.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert James Whisson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/7435; A; A47; A47B; A47B47/00; A47B47/04; A47B47/05; A47B96/00; A47B96/14; A47B96/1466; E04B2002/7483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A fabricated partition having spaced parallel upright members and panels extending therebetween, each upright member having a web flanked on each side with a return portion terminating in a lip, the lips extending towards one another but being spaced apart and co-operating with the web to form a channel shaped cross section, each panel comprising a pair of spaced panel skins, a pair of spaced parallel edge members extending along each of the two vertical edges of the panel, each edge member being a metal member secured to a respective panel skin edge and having a ramp face extending along its outer surface and an outwardly facing recess in its outer surface, and resilient means separating respective pairs of edge members, so constructed and arranged that the edge members of each pair may be moved towards one another by deforming said resilient means, positioned with the recesses aligned with the lips of an upright member, and when released urged into firm engagement with the lips by the resilience of said resilient means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A fabricated partition having spaced parallel upright members and panels extending therebetween, each upright member having a web flanked on each side with a return portion terminating in a lip, the lips extending towards one another but being spaced apart and co-operating with the web to form a channel shaped cross section, each panel comprising a pair of spaced panel skins, a pair of spaced parallel edge members extending along each of the two vertical edges of the panel, each edge member being a metal member secured to a respective panel skin edge and having a ramp face extending along its outer surface and an outwardly facing recess in its outer surface, and resilient means separating respective pairs of edge members, so constructed and arranged that the edge members of each pair may be moved towards one another by deforming said resilient means, positioned with the recesses aligned with the lips of an upright member, and when released urged into firm engagement with the lips by the resilience of said resilient means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A fabricated partition according to claim 1 wherein an interior surface of each said web defines a part circular recess, and joining members join adjacent upright members, each joining member having a pair of spigots which engage respective said part circular recesses of adjacent upright members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A fabricated partition according to claim 1 wherein the web of a single upright member has two portions lying in respective planes which are at an angle to one another so that the upright member has a generally triangular cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fabricated partition according to claim 1 further comprising closure members extending along upper and lower edges of said panel, each closure member comprising a channel shaped member having flanges which abut the outer surfaces of said skins.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |