Patents by Inventor Bruce E. Backer

Bruce E. Backer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5502938
    Abstract: A modular wall assembly system includes a hinge assembly for connecting modular panels. The panels each have a channel member formed or recessed in a vertical edge. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate which are connected by an elastomeric member. Each hinge plate has a pair of projecting flanges which slidably engage the channel member. The channel member may have enlarged openings to permit insertion of the projecting flanges intermediate the ends of the channel member. The hinge assembly has two pivot points which are variable due to the elasticity of the elastomeric member. The elastomeric member allows the panels to move angularly and laterally with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventor: Bruce E. Backer
  • Patent number: 4986038
    Abstract: A portable modular wall assembly system with interchangeable interconnecting elements for creating display booths and room dividers. The system comprises a series of modular panels of different shape, construction and function, together with a series of connector elements adapted to interconnect with each of said panels to form a variety of structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Inventor: Bruce E. Backer
  • Patent number: 4712336
    Abstract: A modular "full bleed" panel system with interchangeable interconnecting elements for creating display booths, room dividers and the like. The system comprises a series of modular panels of different shape, construction and function, together with a series of modular connector elements adapted to interconnect with each of said panels to form any of a variety of highly stable structures which present a visually unitary appearance and in which the connector elements are not significantly visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Bruce E. Backer