Wall panel system

US6964138B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HNI Technologies Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mark Carroll · Londonderry, US
• Tom Michel · Iowa City, US
• Timothy J. Nichols · Nichols, US
• Martin J. Traver · Wheatland, US
• Osama Abusada · Iowa City, US
• Jason L. Thorn · Muscatine, US
• Travis Wright · Morning Sun, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 14, 2002
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2005
• Expiry date: Apr 10, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

An improved wall panel system is disclosed. The system includes wall panel assemblies, each assembly having a pair of side frame members having slotted channels, top and bottom steel tubes and fork connectors for attachment to the side frame members, a top cap, lower metal supports and a plastic base rail channel and cover. The system also includes a universal connector post, a universal I-beam shaped connector, a universal bracket, a variable height bracket and adjustable corner and end caps. The corner and end caps are scored to allow removal of cap walls resulting in an inventory of fewer parts and system versatility. A removal tool is also disclosed.