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Free standing wall

Assignee: COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1980-10-23
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Granted: 1983-07-05
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Expires: 2000-10-23
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Abstract

Abstract A prefabricated wall features coplanar triple-channelled upper cap and lower sill members joined in vertically spaced relation by vertical frame members rigidly fastened in the medial channels of the cap and sill members, and exterior panels removably carried in the lateral channels of the sill and cap members in covering relation to the vertical frame members. The sill member also includes an underlying channel which houses an adjustable leveling device upon which the sill is mounted.

Inventors

  • 👤 Eugene F. Vermillion

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 05:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2002/7483

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 179 words
A prefabricated, free standing wall comprising: (a) an elongated floor-mounted, substantially horizontally disposed sill member formed with upwardly opening, longitudinally coextensive, transversely spaced apart, medial and first and second lateral channels; (b) an elongated substantially horizontally disposed cap member formed with downwardly opening, longitudinally coextensive transversely spaced apart, medial and first and second lateral channels; (c) a plurality of substantially vertically disposed frame members extending between and connecting said sill and cap members in relatively spaced apart, coplanar relation, each of said frame members having laterally outwardly projecting, horizontally extended foot and head sections secured in the medial channels of said sill and cap members, respectively; (d) a plurality of substantially vertically disposed, horizontally spaced apart panel-positioning studs having opposite end portions positioned in each of the first and second lateral channels of said sill and cap members; and (e) at least two, coplanar wall panels removably carried in each of the first and second lateral channels of said sill and cap members and having adjacent edges thereof disposed in abutment with and separated by one of said studs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 179 words
A prefabricated, free standing wall comprising: (a) an elongated floor-mounted, substantially horizontally disposed sill member formed with upwardly opening, longitudinally coextensive, transversely spaced apart, medial and first and second lateral channels; (b) an elongated substantially horizontally disposed cap member formed with downwardly opening, longitudinally coextensive transversely spaced apart, medial and first and second lateral channels; (c) a plurality of substantially vertically disposed frame members extending between and connecting said sill and cap members in relatively spaced apart, coplanar relation, each of said frame members having laterally outwardly projecting, horizontally extended foot and head sections secured in the medial channels of said sill and cap members, respectively; (d) a plurality of substantially vertically disposed, horizontally spaced apart panel-positioning studs having opposite end portions positioned in each of the first and second lateral channels of said sill and cap members; and (e) at least two, coplanar wall panels removably carried in each of the first and second lateral channels of said sill and cap members and having adjacent edges thereof disposed in abutment with and separated by one of said studs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 31 words
A wall according to claim 1, wherein each of said studs is of integral, hollow form construction and includes a pair of relatively spaced apart, longitudinally coextensive, outwardly projecting panel-separating ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 21 words
A wall according to claim 1, wherein each of said sill and cap members includes at least two angularly adjoining sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
A wall according to claim 1 which also includes vertically adjustable leveling means interposed between said sill member and an underlying floor.

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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) 1986-07-04 1987-01-03 1987-07-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-07-04 1991-01-03 1991-07-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-07-04 1995-01-03 1995-07-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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