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Partition assembly

US8910435B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by

79References

16Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Steelcase Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael J. Feldpausch · Hastings, US
Marvin C. Knauf · Conklin, US
Bradley Youngs · Grand Rapids, US
Mark T. Slager · Caledonia, US
Kurt R. Heidmann · Grand Rapids, US
John Hamilton · San Rafael, US
Ryan Geister · Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 27, 2009
Grant date	Dec 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE04B2002/749
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beam assembly for subdividing a floor plan area comprises a horizontally-extending beam member including an interiorly-facing surface, a bottom wall having at least one aperture extending therethrough, and at least one horizontally-extending lower frame member located below the beam member. The beam assembly further comprises at least one vertical frame member extending between and coupled with the beam member and the at least one lower frame member, wherein the at least one vertical frame member extends through the at least one aperture and the bottom wall of the beam member and interferingly engages the interior-facing surface of the beam member.

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