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US4577444A
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Changeable wall panel structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-02
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Granted: 1986-03-25
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Expires: 2003-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A changeable wall structure includes a frame which removably holds a plurality of inner decorative panels having displays on one or both sides. A combination of a shelf, a shelf extension, and a support are selectively secured to the frame by mounting brackets. These brackets include upper, lower and intermediate support brackets which permit the support of panels in upper and lower positions, in intermediate positions, and in rearward positions and forward positions. Decorative panels are employed, and the forward or outer panels can partially or totally conceal one or more of the inner panels from view. Each decorative panel is preferably changeable and reversible.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewey S. C. Sanderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:52
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/12; B44F; B44F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A changeable wall structure comprising a frame including upper, lower and side members, at least one inner panel, a first mounting means connected to said frame for removably holding said inner panel, said first mounting means comprising a bracket including a base plate secured to the lower member of the frame, and a member removably connected to and extending upwardly from said base plate for supporting the lower edge of said inner panel, at least two outer panels mounted one above the other, and second mounting means connected to said frame for removably holding said outer panels to conceal said inner panel, said second mounting means including a bracket secured to each side member of the frame at upper, lower or intermediate levels, and at least one shelf supported at each end by said brackets, grooves defined by the shelf and extending along its upper and lower surfaces for receiving the bottom and top edges, respectively, of said outer panels, said inner and outer panels being removably held so that each panel substantially fills the space between the side members of the frame and wherein, upon removal of an outer panel, the inner panel is exposed to view.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A changeable wall structure comprising a frame including upper, lower and side members, at least one inner panel, a first mounting means connected to said frame for removably holding said inner panel, said first mounting means comprising a bracket including a base plate secured to the lower member of the frame, and a member removably connected to and extending upwardly from said base plate for supporting the lower edge of said inner panel, at least two outer panels mounted one above the other, and second mounting means connected to said frame for removably holding said outer panels to conceal said inner panel, said second mounting means including a bracket secured to each side member of the frame at upper, lower or intermediate levels, and at least one shelf supported at each end by said brackets, grooves defined by the shelf and extending along its upper and lower surfaces for receiving the bottom and top edges, respectively, of said outer panels, said inner and outer panels being removably held so that each panel substantially fills the space between the side members of the frame and wherein, upon removal of an outer panel, the inner panel is exposed to view.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first mounting means releasably holds said inner panel to permit reversing the panel for display of either side of the panel, and permits removal of the panel for replacement with a different inner panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first mounting means further comprises a member removably suspended from the top member of the frame, said member including an engaging end for supporting the upper edge of said inner panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second mounting means releasably holds said outer panels to permit reversing each outer panel for display of either side of the panel, and permits removal of the panel for replacement with a different outer panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second mounting means further comprises a channel extending upwardly along the interior and exterior surfaces of the side members of the frame for receiving the side edges of said outer panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second mounting means further comprises latch means suspended from the top member of the frame, said latch means including an engaging end for supporting the upper edge of framed art.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 comprising a plurality of frame sections in a side-by-side relationship extending over a wall, said inner and outer panels being removably mounted within each frame section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said base plate includes a pair of rolled opposed edges, each edge forming a channel, and said member includes a lower surface having a pair of rolled opposed edges whereby the edges of the lower surface can be removably inserted within the channels of the base plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 including a pair of inner panels mounted one above the other, and a median support disposed between said pair of inner panels for engaging the upper edge of the lower inner panel and the lower edge of the upper inner panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said inner panel comprises a laminated structure including first and second panel sections, and adhesive means securing said sections together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure in accordance with claim 10 including slots formed at the upper and lower edges of the inner panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 including a shelf extension, a separate bracket secured to each side member for mounting said shelf extension behind said shelf whereby objects can be located on and outer panels stored beneath said shelf extension.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 including an insulation panel of material selected from the group consisting of energy-conserving or sound-proofing material, said panel being interposed between the structure and a supporting wall for the structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
A structure in accordance with claim 4 wherein said second mounting means comprise a plurality of sets of holes defined by the side members of the frame for receiving shelf supporting brackets disposed at varying angles for supporting outer panels of various shapes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 comprising means for supporting the inner panels in a forward position for the purpose of storing outer panels behind said inner panels.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
A structure in accordance with claim 1 comprising a plurality of frames disposed in side-by-side relationship, said frames being mounted in spaced relationship with a support for the frames to provide a storage space for outer panels between the frames and the support.
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