US3927481A
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Portable collapsible partition for a table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-05
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A portable collapsible partition for a table which consists of different panels that are hinged to each other and that can be positioned so as to form a cluster of carrels. Separators designed to align the panels in the unfolded condition also make communication media available in each carrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan N Safranek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A portable, collapsible partition for forming carrels on a table top comprising: a. a multiplicity of panels; b. hinge means for securing said panels to each other to enable said panels to be manipulated in a plurality of different positions to create enclosed areas on said table top when said partition is unfolded; c. separating means for positioning said panels in a predetermined relationship to create said enclosed areas; and d. access means integral with said separating means for making available communication media in each of said enclosed areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A portable, collapsible partition for forming carrels on a table top comprising: a. a multiplicity of panels; b. hinge means for securing said panels to each other to enable said panels to be manipulated in a plurality of different positions to create enclosed areas on said table top when said partition is unfolded; c. separating means for positioning said panels in a predetermined relationship to create said enclosed areas; and d. access means integral with said separating means for making available communication media in each of said enclosed areas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A portable, collapsible partition in accordance with claim 1 wherein said partition has seven panels, said panels being manipulated to create enclosed areas on said table so that a first, fourth and seventh panel are in alignment with each other, a second and third panel are in alignment with each other and perpendicular to said first and fourth panels and a fifth and sixth panel are in alignment with each other and perpendicular to said fourth and seventh panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A portable collapsible partition in accordance with claim 1 wherein more than four panels are provided having at least two separating means in communication therewith, one of said separating means being associated with the junction formed by said four panels when they are unfolded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
A portable collapsible partition in accordance with claim 3, wherein said separating means comprises a platform, legs depending from said platform, said legs being separated to form slots therebetween, said slots being of a width substantially the same as said panels so that when said separating means is placed over said panels said panels are received in said slots and are locked in position and said access means comprises at least one information-receiving jack located on said separating means, at least one information-distributing jack located on at least one of said legs within the confines of one of said enclosed areas and circuit means connecting said information-receiving jack to said information-receiving jack to said information-distributing jack.
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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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |