US4158936A
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Sound insulating space dividing panel assembly
Assignee: TIBBET INCORPORATED A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1977-12-27
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Granted: 1979-06-26
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Expires: 1997-12-27
Abstract
Abstract Each panel includes a pair of fibrous glass boards mounted in a generally rectangular frame having an inner peripheral flange between the fibrous glass boards and having five outer peripheral grooves for receiving finish fabric anchoring beads, generally semi-circular hollow moldings having finish fabric anchoring grooves, spaced cam members interlockable with those of an adjacent panel, and shelf bracket standards. Each panel has a pair of supporting legs and base side panels with snap-on connections to the legs. An alignment plate connects adjacent legs of adjacent panels and receives a post with a stabilizing foot extending transversely to the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7422; E04B2/7425; E04B2002/7479
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A sound insulating space dividing panel comprising a generally rectangular frame, sound insulating material in the frame, a cover covering the insulating material on the opposite sides of the frame, the frame including a top frame member, a bottom frame member, and a pair of side frame members, the four frame members being identical in cross section and each having five longitudinal grooves extending longitudinally thereof on an outer periphery of the frame including a central groove, two intermediate grooves respectively on opposite sides of the central groove, and two outer grooves respectively adjacent the intermediate grooves on the opposite sides thereof from the central groove, a generally semi-cylindrical hollow molding having a pair of contoured opposite edge portions mounted respectively in the outer grooves of the top frame member and having an intermediate groove extending longitudinally thereof, a fastening strip disposed in the groove of the molding and securing a portion of the cover therein, a pair of fastening strips disposed respectively in the outer grooves of the bottom frame member and respectively securing edge portions of the cover therein, and a pair of fastening strips disposed respectively in the outer grooves of one of the side frame members and respectively securing edge portions of the cover therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A sound insulating space dividing panel comprising a generally rectangular frame, sound insulating material in the frame, a cover covering the insulating material on the opposite sides of the frame, the frame including a top frame member, a bottom frame member, and a pair of side frame members, the four frame members being identical in cross section and each having five longitudinal grooves extending longitudinally thereof on an outer periphery of the frame including a central groove, two intermediate grooves respectively on opposite sides of the central groove, and two outer grooves respectively adjacent the intermediate grooves on the opposite sides thereof from the central groove, a generally semi-cylindrical hollow molding having a pair of contoured opposite edge portions mounted respectively in the outer grooves of the top frame member and having an intermediate groove extending longitudinally thereof, a fastening strip disposed in the groove of the molding and securing a portion of the cover therein, a pair of fastening strips disposed respectively in the outer grooves of the bottom frame member and respectively securing edge portions of the cover therein, and a pair of fastening strips disposed respectively in the outer grooves of one of the side frame members and respectively securing edge portions of the cover therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of spaced cam members secured to said one of the side frame members in the central groove thereof and interlockable with identical but reversed cam members of another panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of fastening strips disposed respectively in the outer grooves of the other of the side frame members and respectively securing edge portions of the cover therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A panel as claimed in claim 2 including a pair of spaced cam members secured to the other of the side frame members in the central groove thereof and identical with but in reversed relationship to the cam members secured to said one of the side frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of spaced supporting legs secured to the bottom frame member in the central groove thereof and a pair of base side panels secured to the legs respectively on opposite sides of the panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A panel as claimed in claim 5 wherein each of the supporting legs has a pair of portions disposed respectively in the intermediate grooves of the bottom frame member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A panel as claimed in claim 5 wherein the base side panels are connected to the legs by snap-on connections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 including a second generally semi-cylindrical hollow molding having a pair of contoured opposite edge portions mounted respectively in the outer grooves of the other of the side frame members and having an intermediate groove extending longitudinally thereof, and a fastening strip disposed in the groove of the second molding and securing edge portions of the cover therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A panel as claimed in claim 8 including a pair of spaced supporting legs secured to the bottom frame member in the central groove thereof and a pair of base side panels secured to the legs respectively on opposite sides of the panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A panel as claimed in claim 9 wherein the base side panels are connected to the legs by snap-on connections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A panel as claimed in claim 7 including a pair of shelf bracket standards respectively disposed in the intermediate grooves of said one of the side frame members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A panel as claimed in claim 7 including a pair of shelf bracket standards respectively disposed in the intermediate grooves of the other of the side frame members.
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) | 1982-06-25 | 1982-12-25 | 1983-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-25 | 1986-12-25 | 1987-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-25 | 1990-12-25 | 1991-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |