Abstract: A knock-down portable partition system has cover panels supported on a post and beam framework designed for quick and easy on-site manual assembly without tools. The framework includes at least two vertical posts with at least two beam connection ports on opposite side faces adjacent upper and lower portions of the posts. Each beam connection port has a window through the side face of the post, and first and second horizontally aligned fastener apertures in front and rear faces of the post adjacent opposite sides of the window. At least two structural beams rigidly, yet detachably interconnect the vertical posts at the upper and lower portions thereof. Each end of each of the structural beams is shaped for close reception in an associated post window, and includes a vertically oriented, transverse notch through a lower portion of the beam in which a lower edge of the post window is closely received to longitudinally lock each beam in its associated post.

Abstract: An article of furniture is provided which is readily assembleable with a minimum of parts and tools, and yet provides a neat, finished appearance. The furniture article includes at least one rigid elongate connector bracket interposed between at least one side panel and a top panel, the connector bracket including separate portions which fixedly secure the side panel to the top panel. The top panel and side panel form a groove-like seam therebetween which the connector bracket covers to provide a neat finished appearance. In one embodiment, the furniture article includes snap-lock.

Abstract: A seating unit comprises a pair of armrests, a first backrest secured between rearward ends of the armrests and disposed in cantilevered relationship therewith on the seating unit, a second backrest disposed in unattached relationship below the first backrest, and a seat secured in the seating unit between front and rearward sides thereof. The arm and backrests, as well as front and rear legs adapted to be used with the seating unit, are covered with a replaceable and exposed protective covering. The covering is composed of an elastomeric cushioning material, such as foamed neoprene, adapted to absorb impact loads imposed thereon. Each backrest preferably includes a semi-rigid flexible plastic strap adapted to flex and deform to at least substantially conform to the contour of the back of a person resting thereagainst.