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Raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus
Assignee: MillerKnoll Inc
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Filing: 1992-11-04
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Granted: 1995-01-24
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Expires: 2012-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus which has a support surface and a bracket. The bracket comprises a mounting portion, a first leg connected to the mounting portion, a second leg connected to the first leg, and a third leg connected to the second leg. The mounting portion and the first, second, and third legs are configured so as to define a J-shaped structure. The bracket is attached to the support surface by a mounting device. A panel for a panel system which has five surfaces. The panel has a first surface, a second surface connected to the first surface, and a third surface connected to the second surface. Furthermore, the panel has a fourth surface connected to the third surface and a fifth surface connected to the fourth surface. The panel is configured such that the first and second surfaces are mirror images of the fourth and fifth surfaces with respect to a plane which is perpendicular to the third surface. In addition, the first surface defines an acute angle with respect to the plane. An improved panel system having a support surface, a C-shaped bracket mounted to the support surface and a cover attached to the C-shaped bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 James O. Kelley
- 👤 John G. Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:12
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/28; H02G3/286; H02G3/288; H02G3/02; H02G3/04; H02G3/0406; H02G3/0418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A panel system, comprising: a support surface; a C-shaped bracket, wherein said C-shaped bracket is mounted to said support surface; and a cover attached to said C-shaped bracket, wherein said C-shaped bracket comprises a blocking element to cover a gap defining a planar surface defined by said C-shaped bracket, wherein said blocking element pivots about an axis substantially perpendicular to said planar surface defined by said gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A panel system, comprising: a support surface; a C-shaped bracket, wherein said C-shaped bracket is mounted to said support surface; and a cover attached to said C-shaped bracket, wherein said C-shaped bracket comprises a blocking element to cover a gap defining a planar surface defined by said C-shaped bracket, wherein said blocking element pivots about an axis substantially perpendicular to said planar surface defined by said gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The panel system of claim 1, wherein said cover is C-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The panel system of claim 1, wherein said cover is connected to said bracket in a snap-on manner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The panel system of claim 1, comprising a pivoting element attached to said C-shaped bracket and said blocking element to enable said blocking element to pivot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, and a third leg connected to said second leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and wherein said third leg is parallel to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, and a third leg connected to said second leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and wherein said third leg is parallel to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, and a third leg connected to said second leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and wherein said mounting portion comprises a first surface and a second surface substantially perpendicular to each other; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, and a third leg connected to said second leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and wherein said mounting portion comprises a first surface and a second surface substantially perpendicular to each other; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 5 or 6, further comprising a panel which engages said first, second, and third legs in a snap-on manner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 6, wherein said first surface is attached to said support surface and said second surface is attached to said bracket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 8, wherein said third leg is perpendicular to said support surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 5 or 6, wherein said first leg is planar.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 10, wherein said second leg is planar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 11, wherein said third leg is planar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 5 or 6, further comprising: a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion; a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg; and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 13, wherein said mounting portion and said fourth, fifth, and sixth legs define a second J-shaped structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 14, wherein said first and second J-shaped structures are interconnected by said mounting portion to form a C-shaped structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 14, wherein said third leg comprises a blocking element to cover a gap between said third leg and said sixth leg.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 16, wherein said blocking element pivots.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 17, wherein said blocking element engages said sixth leg when said gap is covered by said blocking element.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 13, wherein said fourth leg is planar.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 19, wherein said fifth leg is planar.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 20, wherein said sixth leg is planar.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a panel which engages said first, second, and third legs in a snap-on manner.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 22, further comprising a panel which engages said fourth, fifth, and sixth legs in a snap-on manner.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is parallel to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is parallel to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is parallel to said support surface; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is parallel to said support surface; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
20 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 25, wherein said support surface is parallel to said mounting portion.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is perpendicular to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is perpendicular to said mounting portion; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
The raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus of claim 27, wherein said support surface is parallel to said mounting portion.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is perpendicular to said support surface; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
113 words
A raceway cable retention and accommodation apparatus for retaining a cable comprising: a support surface; a bracket, comprising a mounting portion, a first leg connected to said mounting portion, a second leg connected to said first leg, a third leg connected to said second leg, a fourth leg connected to said mounting portion, a fifth leg connected to said fourth leg, and a sixth leg connected to said fifth leg, wherein said mounting portion and said first, second, and third legs define a first J-shaped structure and said sixth leg is perpendicular to said support surface; and a mounting device, wherein said bracket is attached to said support surface by said mounting device.
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