Abstract: The specification discloses a partition system in which any gap between an end partition and an existing wall is concealed by a combination rigid channel and flexible cover. The rigid channel embraces and provides firm anchorage for the end of the partition and a flexible cover on each side of said channel conceals the rigid channel and any gap between the partition and a fixed wall from view. Yet, the flexible cover can be deflected to provide access to hanger bracket slots or the like which might be located at the end of the partition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 1986
Date of Patent:
January 17, 1989
Assignee:
Architectural Wall Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Terry L. Mitchell, Lawrence J. Spoolstra
Abstract: The specification discloses a floor-to-ceiling partition system including telescoping studs wherein resiliently compressible friction members are positioned on each side of the upper portion of said studs near the upper ends thereof for frictional engagement with the inner surfaces of the sidewalls of a ceiling channel mounted on a ceiling.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 1986
Date of Patent:
July 19, 1988
Assignee:
Architectural Wall Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Terry L. Mitchell, Glenn D. Steil, Lawrence J. Spoolstra
Abstract: A floor-to-ceiling wall system having telescoping studs that extend between a ceiling bracket and a floor leveler assembly. The floor leveler assembly includes a leveling channel that is adjusted in order to level an entire wall. During assembly, a first telescoping stud is secured between the ceiling channel and floor leveler assembly and vertically aligned. Thereafter, subsequent studs are automatically aligned by the securing of horizontal stringers sequentially between the telescoping studs. Door jams and window frames are secured to the studs, and wall panels are hung from the horizontal stringers. Adapter brackets hung from the vertical studs accommodate wall accessories with various mounting hook patterns in order to adapt the wall system to a wide variety of wall accessories.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 1986
Date of Patent:
December 1, 1987
Assignee:
Architectural Wall Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Terry L. Mitchell, Robert J. Poortvliet