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US3733755A
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Bracket standard and base rail system
Assignee: SNAITH Inc W
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A modular partition comprising a plurality of modular panels, each supported between vertical posts which in turn are supported by and on a base rail. The vertical posts are so arranged that the modular panels may be hung therefrom by hooks along their vertical edges entering into appropriate slots in flanges on the post. The post, supported by a base rail, when arranged back to back, provides for a two sided wall; where the posts are supported on a rail so that they are not back to back, a single sided wall can be arranged which may be placed against an existing adjacent wall. The vertical posts not only provide means for suspending the modular wall panels, but also provide a channel with bracket support hooks on the inside of the channel from which modular furniture such as bookshelves having appropriate inter-engaging brackets may be hung and may be readily attached and removed.
Inventors
- 👤 D Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:48
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7466; E04B2002/7483; E04B2002/7487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A wall comprising a plurality of vertical posts spaced at selected intervals and a plurality of wall surface panels each having a width coresponding to the spacing between adjacent posts: said posts each comprising a vertical channel; a pair of vertical flanges defining an entry to said channel and a pair of surface elements on opposite sides of said channel each extending in a plane parallel to that of said wall; a plurality of vertically aligned slots in each of said last mentioned surface elements; and a plurality of hooks on each of said wall surface panels for engaging selected slots for hanging said wall panels on and between said posts; said vertical flanges each being provided with a plurality of vertically aligned recesses forming bracket support receiving elements, said recesses being open toward the interior of said channel and being closed toward the front of said channel and wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A wall comprising a plurality of vertical posts spaced at selected intervals and a plurality of wall surface panels each having a width coresponding to the spacing between adjacent posts: said posts each comprising a vertical channel; a pair of vertical flanges defining an entry to said channel and a pair of surface elements on opposite sides of said channel each extending in a plane parallel to that of said wall; a plurality of vertically aligned slots in each of said last mentioned surface elements; and a plurality of hooks on each of said wall surface panels for engaging selected slots for hanging said wall panels on and between said posts; said vertical flanges each being provided with a plurality of vertically aligned recesses forming bracket support receiving elements, said recesses being open toward the interior of said channel and being closed toward the front of said channel and wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
The wall of claim 1 wherein a plurality of furniture structures are provided; each furniture structure having at least a pair of horizontally spaced and aligned brackets with tabs extending from the rear thereof; said brackets being spaced apart by the distance between vertical channels of adjacent posts; said brackets being arranged to selectively engage and disengage the bracket support receiving elements of said flanges to removably support said furniture on said wall, said brackets being vertically slidable in said channels and introducible into selected recesses through the open sides thereof remote from the front of the channel and wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The wall of claim 1 wherein said channel provides an open sided passage for removably receiving and concealing elongated elements such as electric cords; said passage being open for entry and exit at any point.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
The wall of claim 3 wherein base and top rails are provided; said posts having a substantially flat surface; the flat surface being aligned parallel to an existing wall surface and being aligned by the base and top rail at a modular spacing and being supported by said rails; said posts each having a channel for removably receiving and concealing elongated elements such as electric cords; said posts being attached to an existing wall structure at any point determined only by the structural module of the existing wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The wall of claim 4 in which the base rails are supported by shims located directly under the vertical post positions to allow all vertical post loads to be transferred to the existing floor surface and which serve to allow the rail to remain level regardless of the floor surface condition; the space between the shims containing an acoustical absorbing material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |