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Panel rigidizer
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1981-08-11
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Granted: 1984-01-10
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Expires: 2001-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A panel rigidizer for maintaining linear alignment of a plurality of space dividing wall panels interconnected by cylindrical support posts. The panel rigidizer spans the interconnection of a pair of wall panels and associated connecting post and includes a pair of linearly aligned leg portions which are secured to the top edge of the wall panels and a central hub portion which overlies the cylindrical post and receives therethrough the post cap.
Inventors
- 👤 William C. Anderson
- 👤 Richard H. Wolters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:13
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7433; E04B2/7438; E04B2/7444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A panel rigidizer for maintaining linear alignment of a plurality of space dividing wall panels comprising: at least first and second space dividing wall panels having connector means on each end thereof; a cylindrical post constructed and arranged to interconnect and support said first and second wall panels through said connector means, said cylindrical post having a threaded aperture in the top end thereof; rigidizing means including a pair of linearly aligned leg portions and a hub portion therebetween, said hub portion including a tapered aperture therethrough; means for securing one of said leg portions to the top edge of said first wall panel and the other of said leg portions to the top edge of said second wall panel whereby said tapered aperture in said hub portion overlies the threaded aperture in said cylindrical post, and post cap means having a complimentary tapered portion and a threaded portion, said post cap means extending through said tapered aperture in said hub portion of said rigidizing means whereby said complimentary tapered portion seats within said tapered aperture when the threaded portion of said post cap means is threaded into the threaded aperture in said cylindrical post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A panel rigidizer for maintaining linear alignment of a plurality of space dividing wall panels comprising: at least first and second space dividing wall panels having connector means on each end thereof; a cylindrical post constructed and arranged to interconnect and support said first and second wall panels through said connector means, said cylindrical post having a threaded aperture in the top end thereof; rigidizing means including a pair of linearly aligned leg portions and a hub portion therebetween, said hub portion including a tapered aperture therethrough; means for securing one of said leg portions to the top edge of said first wall panel and the other of said leg portions to the top edge of said second wall panel whereby said tapered aperture in said hub portion overlies the threaded aperture in said cylindrical post, and post cap means having a complimentary tapered portion and a threaded portion, said post cap means extending through said tapered aperture in said hub portion of said rigidizing means whereby said complimentary tapered portion seats within said tapered aperture when the threaded portion of said post cap means is threaded into the threaded aperture in said cylindrical post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The panel rigidizer according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing the leg portions to the top edge of said wall panels are screws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The panel rigidizer according to claim 1 wherein top trim means is secured to the top edge of said first and second wall panels and overlies said leg portions of said rigidizing means.
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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) | 1987-01-09 | 1987-07-11 | 1988-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-09 | 1991-07-11 | 1992-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-09 | 1995-07-11 | 1996-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |