US5219406A
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Versatile modular office partitions
Assignee: Finish Group Ltd
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Filing: 1991-12-23
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2011-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A framework for a space partition of the type used in dividing up an open space into individual offices which can be easily made of any desirable dimensions. The framework is made up of a pair of vertical members and a cross member connecting the vertical members. The cross member is, in turn, made up of a pair of connectors, each of which can engage one of the vertical members and which are connected to each other by a rod which is cut to a precise length so as to create a framework of a desired size.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan Raz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7422; E04B2/7425; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/20; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A space partition framework, comprising: (a) a pair of vertical members; and (b) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (i) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors capable of engaging one of said vertical members; and (ii) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other, said linking element including a pair of parallel bars sufficiently separated as to accommodate the presence of electrical, telephone, communications or computer wires.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A space partition framework, comprising: (a) a pair of vertical members; and (b) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (i) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors capable of engaging one of said vertical members; and (ii) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other, said linking element including a pair of parallel bars sufficiently separated as to accommodate the presence of electrical, telephone, communications or computer wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said linking element includes a rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said linking element is detachably connected to said connectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said linking element includes a pair of cylindrical rods.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said connectors are detachably connected to said vertical members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said connector includes two connector segments which can be fastened to each other so as to confine said linking element between them.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A framework as in claim 6 wherein said connector segments are fastened to each other with the aid of a screw.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A framework as in claim 6 wherein said linking element includes a hole near its end and wherein said connector includes a projecting pin capable of engaging said hole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein each of said vertical members features a track having inwardly projecting lips and wherein each of said connectors features an outwardly extending projection capable of being snapped into place and of engaging said tracks in said vertical members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A framework as in claim 1 wherein said connector features a vertically oriented opening through said connector capable of accommodating a pole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
88 words
A space partition, comprising: (a) a supporting framework including (i) a pair of vertical members; and (ii) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (A) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors capable of engaging one of said vertical members; and (B) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other, said linking element including a pair of parallel bars sufficiently separated as to accommodate the presence of electrical, telephone, communications or computer wires; and (b) a decorative panel mounted onto said framework.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
88 words
A space partition, comprising: (a) a supporting framework including (i) a pair of vertical members; and (ii) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (A) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors capable of engaging one of said vertical members; and (B) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other, said linking element including a pair of parallel bars sufficiently separated as to accommodate the presence of electrical, telephone, communications or computer wires; and (b) a decorative panel mounted onto said framework.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
70 words
A space partition framework, comprising: (a) a pair of vertical members each of said vertical members featuring vertically spaced openings; and (b) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (i) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors featuring an outwardly extending prong capable of engaging one of said spaced openings in said vertical members; and (ii) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
A space partition framework, comprising: (a) a pair of vertical members each of said vertical members featuring vertically spaced openings; and (b) a cross member connecting said vertical members, said cross member including: (i) a pair of connectors, each of said connectors featuring an outwardly extending prong capable of engaging one of said spaced openings in said vertical members; and (ii) a linking element connecting said connectors to each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A framework as in claim 12 further comprising a covering member capable of engaging said vertical member so as to cover said prong and said openings from view.
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