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Floor-to-ceiling partition wall assembly

US8966842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Steelcase Inc. · US

Inventors

Allen C. Hager · Grand Rapids, US
Mark T. Slager · Caledonia, US
Steven K. Meek · Grand Rapids, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2013
Grant date	Mar 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T292/096
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A panel wall system includes a frame assembly adapted to support a plurality of skin assemblies in a floor-to-ceiling relationship, wherein the skin assemblies include solid panel assemblies as well as captured glass skin assemblies. The solid panel assemblies are coupled to the frame assembly via latch mechanisms having actuator levers which are accessible in gaps formed between adjacent solid panel assemblies, wherein a user of the wall panel system can discern whether or not a panel assembly is properly engaged with the frame assembly based on the visibility and positioning of the actuator lever.

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