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US4593508A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-11
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Granted: 1986-06-10
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Expires: 2005-04-11
Abstract
Abstract One or more panels of similar construction are formed having a frame on a pair of planar decorative faces are secured. The frame is provided with a centrally located groove in its peripheral edges. One or more connecting bars are provided each having plate-like projections fitting into the grooves. The frames and bars are provided with cooperatively engaging means for removably interlocking the panels and the bars together.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Curatolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:12
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7422; E04B2/7425; A; A47; A47B; A47B83/00; A47B83/001; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/01; E04B2002/7479; E04B2002/7483; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An assembly comprising in combination one or more similarly constructed partition panels secured to one or more similarly constructed connecting members for subdividing the area of a room into smaller configurations, each of said partition panels having a peripheral edge in which a groove is centrally located, each of said connecting members comprising an elongated bar having a first pair of opposed elongated outwardly extending tongues each being adapted to enter into said groove in the peripheral edge, said groove and said tongue being provided with cooperating means for removably inter-engaging said panel and bar on insertion of said tongue into said groove, and said each bar having a second pair of longitudinal edges extending perpendicularly of said tongues each having a channel formed therein and pin members extending transversely across said channels, said channel and pin members being adapted to receive and secure the tongue members of other similar constructed bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An assembly comprising in combination one or more similarly constructed partition panels secured to one or more similarly constructed connecting members for subdividing the area of a room into smaller configurations, each of said partition panels having a peripheral edge in which a groove is centrally located, each of said connecting members comprising an elongated bar having a first pair of opposed elongated outwardly extending tongues each being adapted to enter into said groove in the peripheral edge, said groove and said tongue being provided with cooperating means for removably inter-engaging said panel and bar on insertion of said tongue into said groove, and said each bar having a second pair of longitudinal edges extending perpendicularly of said tongues each having a channel formed therein and pin members extending transversely across said channels, said channel and pin members being adapted to receive and secure the tongue members of other similar constructed bars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the surface of said channels are striated permitting threading of a screw fastener thereto.
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) | 1989-06-09 | 1989-12-09 | 1990-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-09 | 1993-12-09 | 1994-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-09 | 1997-12-09 | 1998-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |