Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Plural strip – slat – or panel type – Portable
Patent
1995-06-30
1996-12-24
Purol, David M.
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Plural strip, slat, or panel type
Portable
52239, A47G 500
Patent
active
055865933
ABSTRACT:
A partition system is disclosed incorporating a wire management system for dividing open areas into desired individualized office spaces which requires a minimum of tools for assembly and disassembly, and yet gives an appealing visual appearance, with connecting hardware concealed. A plurality of panel-like members are assembled with a plurality of post-like members, with slot and tab connectors provided at the bottom of the members, the slot and tab connectors requiring no tools for assembly. The top edge is readily assembled, using connector brackets covered by top caps, mounted on receiver pieces, having a plurality of elongated slots cooperating with a plurality of prongs depending from the top caps. The prongs and slots provide a tight interference fit to keep the parts in proper relation to each other.
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Purol David M.
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