Folding partitions, components therefor and related methods

Details Folding partitions, components therefor and related methods Folding partitions, components therefor and related methods

2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Mitchell, Katherine W (Department: 3634)

Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel

Plural strip, slat, or panel type

With mounting or supporting means

C160S084080

Reexamination Certificate

active

07886804

ABSTRACT:
Folding partitions and related methods and components are provided and may include accordion-style folding doors or partitions having multiple folding panels. In one embodiment, a folding partition includes one or more baffling devices. A baffling device may include an elongated enclosure having a first opening proximate a first longitudinal end of the elongated enclosure, a second opening proximate a second longitudinal end of the elongated enclosure, and a flow path extending from the first opening to the second opening. A sound attenuation chamber may be disposed adjacent at least a portion of the flow path. In one embodiment, one or more baffling devices may be disposed in, or otherwise associated with, a jamb component of the partition. In another embodiment, one or more baffling devices may be disposed in, or otherwise associated with, the hinged connection of panel sections of a partition panel.

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Definition of adjacent, taken from Merriam-Webster online dictionary; 2009 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adjacent.

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