Patents by Inventor Geoffrey B. Ashton

Geoffrey B. Ashton 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: 4706422
    Abstract: A space divider of generally rectangular shape having perforated walls (1-8) with two opposite edges inturned to mate to form cavities (6) to hold acoustic bats (7) therebetween and including intersecting stiffeners (4-5) and means (16) to hold a pull-over fabric cover and including apertures (15-24) in end closures (11-22) to engage forming and locating means for the panels and for attaching shelving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventor: Geoffrey B. Ashton
  • Patent number: 4571906
    Abstract: A portable space divider screen which comprises a panel having a frame and infill means in same and means to join a panel to other panels and in which the infill means comprising cellular members with the cells containing sound-absorbent material, apertured wall members enclosing the infill means, and outwardly facing covers of sound-absorbing fabric over the said apertured wall members, and optionally a longitudinal slot in at least an upper face of the upper frame member and ducts to contain electrical wiring etc. longitudinally extending along the lower portion of the panel and having skirtings to cover the ducts to and support power outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Geoffrey Ashton Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Geoffrey B. Ashton