Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Including component designed to receive a disparate article... – Component having specific attachment for an article...
Patent
1997-05-09
1998-11-17
Kent, Christopher
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Including component designed to receive a disparate article...
Component having specific attachment for an article...
52 366, 52239, 524812, 524892, E04B 274, E04B 282
Patent
active
058361120
ABSTRACT:
A partition system includes a partition having a top frame member with opposing sides. The sides include a row of component-supporting apertures that extend from end-to-end of the partitions. A transaction top is attachable to a top of the partition through use of brackets that are selectively engageable with the apertures, thus positioning the transaction top anywhere along a top of the partition, even in positions where the transaction top spans between in-line or perpendicularly connected partitions. The brackets engage the underside of the transaction top, and support the top above the partition. Unused slots under the transaction top remain accessible for use. Also, removable cover panels on the partitions are removable without disassembling the transaction top.
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Exhibit A discloses a freestanding partition system installed in public location by Steelcase more than one year prior to filing the present application (5 pages).
Exhibit A discloses prior art assembly directions entitled Series 9000.RTM.Panel Transaction Top, published by Steelcase Inc. The directions disclose right and left hand braces for attaching a transaction top to vertical slots in a partition panel (3 pages).
Dammermann Kurt P.
Lindale Michelle L.
Callo Laura A.
Kent Christopher
Steelcase Inc.
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