US4133153A
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Partition raceway
Assignee: CT TEN LP
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A wiring raceway assembly comprises a single longitudinally extending member readily attached to the elevated bottom edge of a structural wall or partition member and to which are attached, by integral snap-fitting means, a raceway framing member and two covers. The framing member defines an inverted T-shaped configuration and provides two wiring trays separated by a central web while each cover includes integral hanger means on its inner surface engageable with the framing member to support and retain the lower portion of the cover in abutment with the framing member.
Inventors
- 👤 C. Herbert Hage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A wiring raceway for a partition assembly including, a partition having outer surfaces and a bottom edge elevated above a supporting surface to provide a clearance therebetween, said raceway including a top mounting member rigidly affixed to said partition bottom edge, said top mounting member of a transverse dimension substantially less than that of said partition and having side surfaces spaced inwardly from said partition outer surfaces and extending downwardly beneath said partition bottom edge, said top mounting member provided with a bottom surface having attachment means medially disposed therein, attachment means on said side surfaces beneath said bottom edge, a framing member having a vertical web connectable to said mounting member and depending therefrom, said web including attachment means on its upper portion mating with said mounting member attachment means to provide releaseable connection therebetween whereby, said framing member is supported in a suspended manner from said mounting member, a bottom wall extending laterally from said vertical web and freely disposed above said supporting surface, a side wall vertically extending from the free end of said bottom wall to define with said bottom wall and said web a wiring channel, a cover having a side wall normally substantially coplanar with one said partition outer surface and including an upper portion extending inwardly beneath said partition bottom edge and provided with attachment means removably engageable with said mounting member side surface attachment means, and said cover includes a lower portion provided with hanger means engageable with said framing member side wall to pivotally support and retain said cover lower portion juxtaposed said framing member side wall whereby, said cover fully encloses said wiring channel from said side wall to said partition bottom edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A wiring raceway for a partition assembly including, a partition having outer surfaces and a bottom edge elevated above a supporting surface to provide a clearance therebetween, said raceway including a top mounting member rigidly affixed to said partition bottom edge, said top mounting member of a transverse dimension substantially less than that of said partition and having side surfaces spaced inwardly from said partition outer surfaces and extending downwardly beneath said partition bottom edge, said top mounting member provided with a bottom surface having attachment means medially disposed therein, attachment means on said side surfaces beneath said bottom edge, a framing member having a vertical web connectable to said mounting member and depending therefrom, said web including attachment means on its upper portion mating with said mounting member attachment means to provide releaseable connection therebetween whereby, said framing member is supported in a suspended manner from said mounting member, a bottom wall extending laterally from said vertical web and freely disposed above said supporting surface, a side wall vertically extending from the free end of said bottom wall to define with said bottom wall and said web a wiring channel, a cover having a side wall normally substantially coplanar with one said partition outer surface and including an upper portion extending inwardly beneath said partition bottom edge and provided with attachment means removably engageable with said mounting member side surface attachment means, and said cover includes a lower portion provided with hanger means engageable with said framing member side wall to pivotally support and retain said cover lower portion juxtaposed said framing member side wall whereby, said cover fully encloses said wiring channel from said side wall to said partition bottom edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said framing member includes a pair of said bottom walls one extending laterally from either side of the lower portion of said web, one said side wall vertically extending from both said bottom walls to define a pair of said wiring channels separated by said framing member web, and a separate one of said covers fully encloses each said wiring channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said mounting member, framing member and cover are fabricated from Vinyl plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said cover side wall extends vertically from said framing member side wall to substantially said partition bottom edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said hanger means includes an arm integral with the inner surface of said cover side wall and provided with an inwardly directed portion having an angularly depending portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said partition assembly includes a pair of said partitions having lateral edges disposed in opposition, a post assembly intermediate and connected to said opposed partition edges, support means affixed to the lower portion of said post assembly maintaining said partition assembly in said elevated disposition, said raceway mounting member and framing member attached to said two partitions extending longitudinally no further than said respective partition lateral edges and said covers having end edges longitudinally extending beyond their respective mounting members and framing members and terminating beneath said post assembly to partially mask said support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 6 wherein, said support means includes a screw having a glide attached to its bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said attachment means on said web and top mounting member bottom surface comprise snap-fitting components.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 8 wherein, said snap-fitting components include a ball configuration on said web cooperating with a socket in said mounting member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 1 wherein, said attachment means on said cover and top member side surface comprise snap-fitting components.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A wiring raceway according to claim 5 wherein, said snap-fitting components include a ball configuration on said cover upper portion cooperating with a socket in said mounting member.
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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |