US4638614A
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Adjustable room partition
Assignee: Leggett and Platt Inc
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Filing: 1986-04-11
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Granted: 1987-01-27
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Expires: 2006-04-11
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable room partition which includes individual partitions secured by hooks to a common post. A removable clamp having peripheral notches accepts and secures the hooks and serves to hold the partitions in a selected angular orientation. Shelf brackets are fitted in grooves within the room partitions to support shelving for work areas.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger H. Wilcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2002/7483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A room partition comprising a plurality of partition members, each partition member including spaced end edges and top and bottom edges, one of said end edges positioned adjacent an end edge of a second partition member, a post positioned between said partition member adjacent end edges, a hook secured to each partition member at one of said top and bottom edges, and said hooks constituting means for rotatably securing said partition members to said post wherein said partition members are shiftable between a multiplicity of positions and a cap member removably secured to one of said post top and bottom edges, said cap member constituting means for securing said partition members in one of said multiplicity of positions, each partition including first and second faces, a vertical groove cut in one of said partition member first and second faces, shelf support means secured in said groove for supporting a generally horizontal shelf.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A room partition comprising a plurality of partition members, each partition member including spaced end edges and top and bottom edges, one of said end edges positioned adjacent an end edge of a second partition member, a post positioned between said partition member adjacent end edges, a hook secured to each partition member at one of said top and bottom edges, and said hooks constituting means for rotatably securing said partition members to said post wherein said partition members are shiftable between a multiplicity of positions and a cap member removably secured to one of said post top and bottom edges, said cap member constituting means for securing said partition members in one of said multiplicity of positions, each partition including first and second faces, a vertical groove cut in one of said partition member first and second faces, shelf support means secured in said groove for supporting a generally horizontal shelf.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The room partition of claim 1 wherein said cap member includes peripheral notches, said notches for accepting and securing said hooks and partition members between one of its said multiplicity of positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
The room partition of claim 1 wherein said partition member includes an end cap having a vertical slot, said hook having one end secured to a plate fitted within said slot, said hook including a return bent portion from said hook one end fitted within said post, and a cap secured to said partition member at one of said top and bottom edges, each cap overlying and securing said hook one end within said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The room partition of claim 1 wherein said shelf support means includes a shelf bracket, a hook part connected to said shelf member, said hook part interlockingly fitted within said groove to detachably secure said shelf bracket to said room partition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The room partition of claim 4 and a generally L-shaped spacer fitted in said groove below said shelf bracket, said spacer constituting means for spacing said shelf bracket at a predetermined height above the ground.
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) | 1990-01-26 | 1990-07-28 | 1991-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-26 | 1994-07-28 | 1995-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-26 | 1998-07-28 | 1999-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |