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US4493174A
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Dismountable room partition
Assignee: ARTAFAX SYSTEMS Ltd Inc
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Filing: 1982-06-07
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A knock-down room divider construction comprises a series of separate posts and panels which are mutually releasably engageable. Each post comprises a rigid core member covered on its outer surface with a fastening fabric which is complementary to a second fastening fabric on the vertical edge of a panel section. By having the panels and supporting posts as separate units, a lighter construction is possible and there is a greater flexibility in geometry and arrangement of the room partition.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Arens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7401; E04B2/7405; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A divider construction comprising a post and a panel mutually releasably engageable along elongated edges thereof; said panel comprising a major surface having an elongated edge covered at least in part with a first hooked fiber fabric, and said post comprising a rigid elongated core member comprising a hollow tube, said member firmly covered on its outer surface with a looped fiber fabric complementary to said hooked fiber fabric and mutually releasably engageable therewith, said looped fiber fabric comprising an elastic pile or felt fabric sleeve pulled over said core and firmly affixed to the ends of said core by means of the ends of said sleeve being turned into the ends of the core and secured with end plugs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A divider construction comprising a post and a panel mutually releasably engageable along elongated edges thereof; said panel comprising a major surface having an elongated edge covered at least in part with a first hooked fiber fabric, and said post comprising a rigid elongated core member comprising a hollow tube, said member firmly covered on its outer surface with a looped fiber fabric complementary to said hooked fiber fabric and mutually releasably engageable therewith, said looped fiber fabric comprising an elastic pile or felt fabric sleeve pulled over said core and firmly affixed to the ends of said core by means of the ends of said sleeve being turned into the ends of the core and secured with end plugs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said panel is curved and is of a lightweight foamed plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said panel is flat and is of a sound insulating material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction of claim 3 wherein said panel is fabric covered and is capable of accepting surface mountings thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said post and panel are part of a series, the panels of which are to be placed vertically and each of which panels is covered at least in part with said hooked fiber fabric along a major portion of the length of both of the intended vertical edges thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said post is square in cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said post is circular in cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said looped fiber fabric comprises a double knit synthetic felt fabric, and said hooked fiber fabric comprises a Velcro-type hooked fibric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The construction of claim 1, wherein said end plugs include means for positioning said core relative to a floor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said panel has extended flat fabric covered surfaces on either sides and consists of two aligned sheets affixed one to the other on one of the major surfaces of each sheet, the fabric covering on each of said sheets extending around the edges thereof and terminating, said hooked fiber fabric affixed on at least one edge of said panel and covering at least in part the line of separation between said sheets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The support of claim 1, wherein said sleeve comprises a hooked fiber fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
A support comprising an elongated member comprising a hollow tube, said member tightly covered with a sleeve of an elastic pile or felt fabric affixed at the end of said elongated member by means of end plugs engaging and holding the ends of said sleeve turned into the ends of said member, said pile or felt fabric being one member of a pair of complementary fabrics mutually releasably engageable.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
A support comprising an elongated member comprising a hollow tube, said member tightly covered with a sleeve of an elastic pile or felt fabric affixed at the end of said elongated member by means of end plugs engaging and holding the ends of said sleeve turned into the ends of said member, said pile or felt fabric being one member of a pair of complementary fabrics mutually releasably engageable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support according to claim 12, wherein said hollow tube is square in cross-section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A support according to claim 12, wherein said hollow tube is circular in cross-section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The support of claim 12, wherein said sleeve comprises a looped fiber fabric.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The construction of claim 1, wherein said end plugs are force fitted in the ends of said core.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support of claim 12, wherein said end plugs are force fitted in the ends of said hollow tube.
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