Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Barrier construction
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Safavi, Michael (Department: 3673)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Barrier construction
C052S036400, C052S239000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06928785
ABSTRACT:
A freestanding portable partition panel system is provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a partition frame having vertical upright frame members positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof, and multiple horizontal frame members attached to the upright frame members in a vertically spaced-apart relationship to rigidly interconnect the same. One or more horizontal rows of discrete slots are defined in each of the horizontal frame members. Cover panels are mounted on the partition frames that permit access to the slots, and off-module connectors with hooks are provided for engaging the slots for interconnecting furniture units in off-module positions. For example, the hooks of the connectors are engaged with selected slots to hold a furniture unit, such as a partition panel, perpendicular to a second partition panel in an off-module position on its face.
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Exhibit A is a brochure entitledKnoll-Hannah Desk System, 18 pages, dated Oct. 1986.
Exhibit B is a brochure entitledKnoll-Hannah Desk System, 13 pages, undated but published in 1986.
Exhibit C is a publication entitledKnoll-Hannah Desk System-Electrical Assembly Guide, 12 pages, undated but published in 1986.
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Draudt Gregg R.
Eldon, III James B.
Hobson Phillip M.
Lada Christopher O.
Luchetti Robert J.
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton
Safavi Michael
Steelcase Development Corporation
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