Partition unit

- Steelcase Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a partition unit embodying my new design, the rear being substantially a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view taken from the right of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, wherein the only differences are the inclusion of two partition units, and an end cap on the left end; the rear being substantially a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view taken from the left of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, wherein the only differences are the inclusion of plural partition units, an end cap on the left end, a corner post in the center, and the omission of feet; the third embodiment being shown broken away to indicate indeterminate length.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the corner post of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a fragmentary, top plan view of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of a fourth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, wherein the only differences are the inclusion of two partition units, an end cap on the left end, and the use of an upholstered surface; the rear being substantially a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view taken from the left of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the end cap of FIG. 10.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D250378 November 28, 1978 Woods
D272113 January 10, 1984 Russell et al.
3871435 March 1975 Lopatha
4020604 May 3, 1977 Legler et al.
4021973 May 10, 1977 Hegg et al.
4263761 April 28, 1981 Kristoff
Other references
  • Interiors; 5/1979; inside front cover; Hibert Partition System. Interiors; 10/79; p. 96; Hibert Partition System.
Patent History
Patent number: D278395
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 29, 1982
Date of Patent: Apr 16, 1985
Assignee: Steelcase Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventor: Robert A. Keeler (Grand Rapids, MI)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Law Firm: Price, Heneveld, Huizenga & Cooper
Application Number: 6/427,310
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6332