US5274970A — Freestanding partition system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 74 words

A freestanding partition system which comprises: (a) upstanding posts capable or resting on a floor; (b) at least one support rail means extending between adjacent posts and spaced from said floor; (c) raceway means capable of hanging from said rail means, said raceway means includes a plurality of saddles hanging from said support rail means and tray means suspended from said saddles; and (d) at least one panel assembly supported by said rail means.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 74 words

A freestanding partition system which comprises: (a) upstanding posts capable or resting on a floor; (b) at least one support rail means extending between adjacent posts and spaced from said floor; (c) raceway means capable of hanging from said rail means, said raceway means includes a plurality of saddles hanging from said support rail means and tray means suspended from said saddles; and (d) at least one panel assembly supported by said rail means.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 41 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 1 including vertical pole means connected to each post and extending coaxially therewith, said vertical pole means having a slot extending axially to receive a hanger to suspend shelves or the like.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 99 words

A freestanding partition system which comprises: (a) upstanding posts capable of resting on a floor; (b) at least one support rail means extending between adjacent posts and spaced from said floor; (c) a plurality of saddles hanging rom said support rail means; (d) tray means suspended from said saddles; (e) vertical pole means detachably connected to each said post and extending coaxially therewith, wherein a pair of adjacent pole means and a support rail means define a panel receiving space; and (f) at least one panel supported by said support rail means and receivable in said panel receiving space.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 99 words

A freestanding partition system which comprises: (a) upstanding posts capable of resting on a floor; (b) at least one support rail means extending between adjacent posts and spaced from said floor; (c) a plurality of saddles hanging rom said support rail means; (d) tray means suspended from said saddles; (e) vertical pole means detachably connected to each said post and extending coaxially therewith, wherein a pair of adjacent pole means and a support rail means define a panel receiving space; and (f) at least one panel supported by said support rail means and receivable in said panel receiving space.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 51 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein each said upstanding post may be threadably connected to at least one of said support rail means in order to adjust the distance between said support rail means and said floor, thereby providing a levelling adjustment for said rail means.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 32 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said support rail means includes a connecting bar secured to each said post and a rail extending between adjacent connecting bars.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 29 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein more than one connecting bar may be secured to a single post and said connecting bars will interlock.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 45 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 including an additional upper rail means extending between adjacent vertical pole means parallel to said support rail means and forming a quadrilateral space with said pair of vertical pole means and said support rail means.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 26 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 7 wherein said upper rail means supports a trough for plants, lights, acoustical equipment or the like.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 19 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 7 wherein said upper rail means supports an acoustical blanket.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 30 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tray means includes a pair of parallel trays suspended from said saddles and defining two individual raceway ducts.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 26 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 10 wherein said base covers are substantially parallel to and flush with the exterior of said panel.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 21 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 11 including a cylindrical tree lock threadably connectable to said upstanding post.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 31 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 11 wherein each said pole includes a vertical slot extending axially which will receive a hanger to suspend shelves or the like.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 38 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said tray means includes a pair of base covers hingeably connected to said saddles wherein said base covers may be opened for access to said tray means.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 25 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 wherein each said vertical pole means includes a key member receivable over said upstanding post.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 25 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 15 wherein each said pole means includes a vertical pole connectable to said cylindrical tree lock.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 40 words

A freestanding partition system as set forth in claim 3 including a plurality of panel brackets which may be suspended from said support rail means and wherein each said panel may be connected with and supported by said panel brackets.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 36 words

A freestanding partition as set forth in claim 3 wherein said panel has grooves along at least three edges and wherein said grooves will mate with said support rail means and said adjacent vertical pole means.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 128 words

A floor supported wall partition comprised of: spaced upstanding posts supported upon said floor; a lower connecting bar, each end of which is attached to said posts at a desired height above said floor; a lower key member interconnected to each end of said lower connecting bar; means supported by and below said lower connecting bar to form a utility raceway enclosure; a vertical pole connected to each said lower key member; a lock member attached to the top of said vertical pole; an upper connecting bar each end of which is interconnected to said respective lock member; means supported upon each said lower and upper connecting bars to receive and support a panel member to substantially occupy a space between said vertical poles and said connecting bar.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 128 words

A floor supported wall partition comprised of: spaced upstanding posts supported upon said floor; a lower connecting bar, each end of which is attached to said posts at a desired height above said floor; a lower key member interconnected to each end of said lower connecting bar; means supported by and below said lower connecting bar to form a utility raceway enclosure; a vertical pole connected to each said lower key member; a lock member attached to the top of said vertical pole; an upper connecting bar each end of which is interconnected to said respective lock member; means supported upon each said lower and upper connecting bars to receive and support a panel member to substantially occupy a space between said vertical poles and said connecting bar.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1997-01-03	1997-07-05	1998-01-04	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2001-01-03	2001-07-05	2002-01-04	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2005-01-03	2005-07-05	2006-01-04	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

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