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Partition system and method of assembling same

US8046965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2011/1887
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A partition to be supported by one or more support elements. The partition includes two or more panel modules, each panel module having two or more panel elements. The panel elements in each panel module are positioned relative to each other in a predetermined abutting arrangement selected from the group consisting of a vertical arrangement and a horizontal arrangement. The panel elements in each panel module define a joint intersection therebetween. Each panel module includes one or more fastening elements attached to the panel elements on both sides of the joint intersection to maintain the panel elements in the predetermined abutting arrangement. The fastening element is selected from the group consisting of a fastening element with a stud portion and a fastening element with a keyhole slot, the stud portion and said keyhole slot being adapted to cooperate to secure the panel modules together.

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