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Modular partition 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 readily assemblable and disassemblable wall or partition, consisting of a plurality of smooth faced rectangular panels, each providing interlocking elements at the rear thereof so that the smooth faces on each set of panels will together form one side of the partition and the interlocking faces of the panels will integrate both sides of the partition. The interlocking panels are so arranged that each panel interlocks four adjacent quadrants of four adjacent panels on the opposite side. The peripheral surface of each panel is so arranged that it provides vertical and horizontal channels between adjacent panels for utilities such as wiring with the wiring concealed and so that it also conceals in such channels mounting means for hanging shelves or other furniture on the walls.
Inventors
- 👤 D Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:38
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the back of at least one panel on one side interlocking with the back of four adjacent quadrants of adjacent panels on the other side; each groove in the back of each panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a bead of a portion of a panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the back of at least one panel on one side interlocking with the back of four adjacent quadrants of adjacent panels on the other side; each groove in the back of each panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a bead of a portion of a panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The partition of claim 1 in which additional half panels are provided one side adjacent an edge of said partition, each said additional panel having a groove across its short dimension bisecting the panel and a rabbet at one edge of its long dimension and a bead along at least a portion of its periphery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The partition of claim 1 in which additional quarter panels are provided on one side in the corner of said partition, each said additional panel having a rabbet at two abutting sides of its periphery and a bead aLong the other two sides and all sides being equal to half the dimension of the size of a full panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the vertical edges of at least one panel having a plurality of vertically aligned bracket support hooks, the edges adjacent the front surface of adjacent panels being spaced to provide access to said bracket hooks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the vertical edges of at least one panel having a plurality of vertically aligned bracket support hooks, the edges adjacent the front surface of adjacent panels being spaced to provide access to said bracket hooks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The partition of claim 4 in which a plurality of horizontally aligned panels each have said bracket support hooks; the said hooks providing means for hanging furniture; and at least one piece of furniture having a pair of corresponding bracket members spaced horizontally by the distance between the spaces between horizontally adjacent panels; said bracket members of the piece of furniture engaging bracket support hooks of the panels to suspend said furniture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The partition of claim 5 wherein the edges of said adjacent panels are each correspondingly recessed to the rear of the hooks to provide a channel which is substantially concealed between said panels for utility services.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
The partition of claim 5 in which the panels are arranged to provide vertical channels between them, the hooks being accessible through said vertical channels; and in which a piece of furniture is provided with a bracket on each side spaced by the distance between vertical channels; each bracket having a hook engaging element and a bracing element; said bracing element bearing against an inner surface of said channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
143 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the edges of adjacent panels being each correspondingly recessed to provide a channel the cross-sectional area of which is substantially concealed; the said backing strips extending along the base of each vertical channel on one side and along the base of each horizontal channel on the other side; and fastening devices extending through each backing strip on one side at the point where the backing strip crosses the center of a panel on the other side; said fastening device extending into the said center of the panel on the other side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
143 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the edges of adjacent panels being each correspondingly recessed to provide a channel the cross-sectional area of which is substantially concealed; the said backing strips extending along the base of each vertical channel on one side and along the base of each horizontal channel on the other side; and fastening devices extending through each backing strip on one side at the point where the backing strip crosses the center of a panel on the other side; said fastening device extending into the said center of the panel on the other side.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The partition of claim 8 in which any one such fastening device secures the adjacent corners of four panels on one side to the center of one panel on the other side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
125 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the back of at least one panel on one side interlocking with the back of four adjacent quadrants of adjacent panels on the other side; a portion of the groove in the back of the said panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a portion of the bead on the said panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of grooves at right angles to each other, each groove running along a central axis of the said surface; and a bead adjacent the periphery thereof; the back of at least one panel on one side interlocking with the back of four adjacent quadrants of adjacent panels on the other side; a portion of the groove in the back of the said panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a portion of the bead on the said panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The partition of claim 1 in which the said interlocked panels on opposite sides of the partition are identical.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The partition of claim 10 in which the said interlocked panels on opposite sides of the partition are identical.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
95 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of beads at right angles to each other, each bead running along a central axis of the said surface; and a groove adjacent the periphery thereof; each groove in the back of each panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a bead of a portion of a panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
95 words
An erectable and disassemblable partition including a plurality of rectangular panels arrangeable back to back in interlocking positions; each panel having a front surface and a rear surface; the rear surface of each panel having a pair of beads at right angles to each other, each bead running along a central axis of the said surface; and a groove adjacent the periphery thereof; each groove in the back of each panel on one side of the partition receiving and positioning a bead of a portion of a panel on the other side of the partition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The partition of claim 4 in which said vertical edges are recessed and the hooks are hooked in vertical series in said recess, said hooks being concealed by said recess.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
The partition of claim 14 in which a plurality of horizontally aligned panels each have said recesses, the front surface of said panel being of lesser extent than the rear wall thereof; the corresponding edges of adjacent panels forming channels communicating with said recesses.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
The partition of claim 15 in which a furniture bracket is provided, said bracket having an extension insertable and slidable in said channel; and a tab on said extension at an angle thereto engageable with a selected hook.
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 |