Partition panel

US6546684B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Steelcase Development Corporation · US

Inventors

• Michael L. Waalkes · East Grand Rapids, US
• Marcus K. Pressnell · Athens, US
• Mark T. Slager · Caledonia, US
• Michael R. Shields · Greensboro, US
• Brian J. Kane · San Francisco, US
• Robin Christopher · Athens, US
• Dennis J. Boyle · Palo Alto, US
• Peter Skillman · Redwood City, US
• Charles A. Seiber · Belmont, US
• Joseph Chang · Grand Rapids, US
• Richard Scott Hand · Holland, US
• Douglas Scheerhorn · Byron Center, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 5, 2001
• Grant date: Apr 15, 2003
• Expiry date: Apr 5, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04B2002/749
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A knock-down partition panel frame includes a pair of spaced apart generally upright posts, each having at least one receptacle defining a tapered surface. The partition panel frame further includes at least one generally horizontal member extending between and interconnecting the posts. The horizontal member includes fastenerless connectors at opposite ends thereof, each having at least one connecting element engaging with the tapered surface to thereby securely interconnect the posts and the horizontal member to define a rigid partition frame having an interior space. A cover panel is secured to the partition frame, and closes off at least a portion of the interior space.