US4080766A
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Demountable partition structure
Assignee: CLAREMONT WALL SYSTEMS CO Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-04
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1997-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A demountable partitioning system for offices and the like includes an elongated floor channel member provided with teeth which engage the carpeting to ensure stability, with a series of snap-in supporting members which define a floor level raceway for service utilities and also support wallboard panels in horizontally spaced relationship above the raceway, whereby partitions can be dismantled and rearranged without damaging the existing building.
Inventors
- 👤 John Jastrabek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:45
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7453; E04B2/7457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In a demountable assembly of the type wherein a plurality of wall panels are positioned in edge-to-edge alignment in two horizontally spaced parallel vertical planes by means of a series of panel supporting members carried at spaced intervals along the length of an elongated extruded floor channel placed at any chosen location on a carpeted floor surface for mounting the lower ends of the wall panels elevated above said floor surface to provide with said floor channel a longitudinal raceway for utilities at floor level, the improvement which comprises said wall supporting members being provided with two horizontally spaced pairs of upwardly directed flanges to receive the lower edges of two wall panels and being also provided with a pair of horizontally spaced legs each projecting downwardly beneath a respective one of said pairs of flanges to confine said utilities within the space below said panels, the lower ends of said legs beings provided with horizontally oppositely directed lugs for snap-in locking engagement with the oppositely directed flanges of a trackway formed in said floor channel, said floor channel also being provided with downwardly directed, non-destructive, gripping means for detachable non-slipping engagement with said carpeted-floor surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a demountable assembly of the type wherein a plurality of wall panels are positioned in edge-to-edge alignment in two horizontally spaced parallel vertical planes by means of a series of panel supporting members carried at spaced intervals along the length of an elongated extruded floor channel placed at any chosen location on a carpeted floor surface for mounting the lower ends of the wall panels elevated above said floor surface to provide with said floor channel a longitudinal raceway for utilities at floor level, the improvement which comprises said wall supporting members being provided with two horizontally spaced pairs of upwardly directed flanges to receive the lower edges of two wall panels and being also provided with a pair of horizontally spaced legs each projecting downwardly beneath a respective one of said pairs of flanges to confine said utilities within the space below said panels, the lower ends of said legs beings provided with horizontally oppositely directed lugs for snap-in locking engagement with the oppositely directed flanges of a trackway formed in said floor channel, said floor channel also being provided with downwardly directed, non-destructive, gripping means for detachable non-slipping engagement with said carpeted-floor surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1, wherein said assembly also includes a baseboard, said baseboard being provided with downwardly directed projecting flanges for engagement with a flange on the floor channel and panel supporting member respectively, to removably support the baseboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1, wherein said panel supporting members include a horizontal web to support the lower end of a vertical stud extending between said spaced panels, above said raceway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as claimed in claim 3, wherein the lower face of said web and the upper face of said floor channel are provided with longitudinal grooves to removably receive a vertical elongated strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein said assembly includes an elongated top cap member provided with means for engagement with the upper margins of said wall panels and said assembly also includes means connected with the ends of said top cap member to prevent lateral displacement thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said top cap member includes means for engagement with the lower margin of a panel member to extend vertically above the top cap member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 6 wherein said means for engagement with the lower margin of a panel comprises a pair of upstanding flanges defining a horizontal slot for the margin of said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 6 wherein said means for engagement with the upper margins of said wall panels comprises two pairs of downwardly projecting laterally spaced flanges defining grooves to receive said margins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention defined in claim 8 wherein said two pairs of downwardly projecting flanges are joined by a horizontal web spaced below the upper ends of the flanges whereby the inverted flanges define a pair of longitudinal horizontal moldings.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |