Abstract: A temporary office partition system is provided in which the partition is comprised of a plurality of partition panels, hinges, and bases. The panels are substantially flat, and have a bottom edge closely received in an associated partition base for support in a freestanding, substantially vertical, upright position. The base comprises at least two spaced-apart support portions disposed in a horizontally spaced relationship defining a panel receiving slot in which the panel is received. The base is supported on a floor surface in abutting fashion by laterally spaced-apart foot portions. Hinges comprising two oppositely outward facing U-shaped channels are shaped to closely receive the side edges of the panels and the U-shaped channels are interconnected by a flexible web to permit adjacent panels to be positioned in a mutually angular relationship.

Abstract: A light weight, upholstered panel for use in modular and free standing office landscaping systems. The panels form free standing partitions which can be rearranged and assembled into an office system. Panels can be interconnected and positioned over a range of angles relative to adjacent panels. The panel core is composed of a light weight composite structural material with perimeter frame members along each edge. Each frame member has the same cross-section along its length. The horizontal perimeter horizontal frame members are inter-connected with the vertical frame members by corner connectors. The corner connectors have protrusions which engage hollow cavities in the ends of the frame members. The perimeter frame acts to transfer loads imposed on the panel to the structural core. The perimeter frame members incorporate formations to secure the panel fabric, trim and the inter-panel connection system in place and provide recesses for fasteners and support hardware.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: A modular office panel system comprises a central core surrounded by a rigid frame. A pair of generally rigid panel members are disposed on opposite sides of the core. A channel member has a central portion disposed between the frame and core with right angle bent sides extending around opposite sides of the frame. The channel member sides terminate in reversely bent portions defining flanges for engaging the rigid panel members. The reversely bent portions also define resilient edge portions in engagement with the sides of the frame. A fabric material covers the panel members and is retained on the panel by insertion of marginal edges of the fabric between the sides of the frame and the resilient edge portions of the channel member.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a self-supporting foldable portable apparatus to transport garments and to function as a self-supporting foldable portable dressing area in remote locations where dressing facilities are not available. The apparatus comprises two foldable back sections, connected by a central support, foldable legs attached to the foldable back sections, wheels attached to each of the foldable back sections in combination with an extendible telescoping pole with locking means and a means to support garments, containers or other items.

Abstract: An infant gate includes a pair of rails mounted along opposed lateral edges of a stair substantially parallel to each other, and a first gate section and a second gate section connected together so that the first and second gate sections may be selectively moved laterally relative to each other. A first support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the first gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element is connected to one of the rails. A second support member has a pair of leg elements connected together at ends thereof at a right angle. One leg element is connected to the second gate section by a hinge member and the other leg element connected to the other of the rails.

Abstract: An improved collapsible stage panel assembly having a base, a vertical panel rigidly attached to the base, an intermediate panel pivotally connected to the top of the rigid vertical panel, a canopy panel pivotally connected to the intermediate panel and a kicker panel pivotally connected to the bottom of the rigid vertical panel. The stage panel assembly has a mechanical assisting device between the rigid vertical panel and the intermediate panel to provide a counter balancing force against the combined weights of the intermediate and canopy panels. A second mechanical assisting device extends between the intermediate panel and the canopy panel to provide a counter balancing force against the weight of the canopy panel. An automatic locking device provides for the locking of the intermediate panel in its extended position relative to the rigid vertical panel when the intermediate panel is placed in its extended position.

Abstract: This invention relates to an upright partition for use in a modular office furniture system, the partition comprising: a frame comprising: two vertical posts each having outward opposing faces defining spaced apart parallel forward and rearward planes; a plurality of horizontal beams, at least one beam in each said plane, each beam having an inward face and an outward face, the inward face of each beam being connected to one said outward face of an associated post in an overlapping moment resisting connection; and a plurality of cladding panels each connected to one said beam; whereby an internal cavity is defined inward of the outward faces of said beams, and a raceway is defined outward of said outward post faces and inward of the outward faces of said beams.

Abstract: The present invention provides temporary protection of outside objects from wind, rain, snow, or other elements. In particular, the present invention is a system of supports and fabric or plastic panels that are erected to provide a continuous protective covering over an area, structure, or object. The components of the system may be assembled in various configurations as the situation demands. The system requires minimal labor to install and the covering can be readily raised and lowered as desired.

Abstract: An off module connecting arrangement for connecting remanufactured office wall panels to modern wall panels which includes a bracket system for cooperation with modified existing panel finished ends. The bracket system includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket which are secured to the modern panels anywhere along the length of the panel. The brackets include hooks that engage with slots in the modified panel finished ends and connectors for connecting the brackets to a modern panel.

Abstract: A fence of the invention is made up of fence elements assembled together in sequence, each having a rigid first structure part (6) forming a vertical wall and a horizontal rigid second structure part (7) in a plane perpendicular to the base (8) of the first structure part (6). Concrete ballast elements (9) rest on the second structure part (7) to prevent tilting of the fence element and to render it self-stable. The top face (10) of the removable ballast elements (9) forms a generally flat surface on which users can move around.

Abstract: An attachment bar is removably mounted on a partition panel at any position along the length of the panel. The attachment bar permits another panel, or a shelf or other accessory, to be mounted on the partition panel. This invention avoids the need to install a 3- or 4-way connection when adding an intersecting panel to a linear arrangement of partition panels.

Abstract: A portable wall component is disclosed. The wall component comprises a pair of vertical posts. Each post has an upper component and a lower component with a hollow aperture extending therethrough. Each post also has a downwardly extending smaller cylindrical section at the bottom of the upper component and a complimentary cylindrical recess at the top of the lower post for receiving the smaller cylindrical section. An elastic band is located within each aperture extending along the length thereon and slightly beyond. A ring at the upper end of each upper component is coupled to the upper end of its associated band. A base component at the lower end of each lower component is coupled to the lower end of its associated band. A flexible sheet is provided with parallel upper and lower horizontal edges and parallel vertical end edges therebetween coupled to the posts. The flexible sheet has half-moon wind flaps cut therein and openings at the regions where the upper and lower components join.

Abstract: An apparatus for leveling and aligning wall panels. The apparatus includes upper and lower interlocking tab assemblies, each positioned on the vertical edge of each wall panel. Each tab assembly includes a pair of vertically and horizontally offset tabs, which mate with complementary tabs on an adjoining wall panel. The invention allows wall panels to be joined and aligned, and also permits adjacent panels to be pivotally oriented relative to one another about a vertical axis.

Abstract: A safety barrier for railing systems for preventing entrapment, serious injury or death resulting from bodily penetration through the baluster support members of a railing system. The barrier substantially covers the horizontal space between vertical support members and the vertical space equal to the height of the balusters by weaving a mesh scrim or web of poly-vinyl-chloride in primary form plasticized between and along the balusters resulting in taut coverage of the open spacing. A border fabricated of reinforced nylon, canvas or like material is joined to each end of the barrier, having a plurality of openings to allow a means for tightly securing the barrier to an end wall, post or any combination thereof. The barrier is adaptable to lesser dimensions in terms of length and height.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: A fire shield array includes a plurality of fire shield members interposed between a fire and a structure, wherein each fire shield includes a first frame hingedly mounted to a second frame, the first frame including a corrugated shield interposed within the first frame, the corrugated shield being formed of transparent material and corrugated for strength as well as heat diffusion. First and second leg members pivotally mounted to the second frame are selectively secured to the first frame permitting ease of collapsing for transport and storage of each fire shield.

Abstract: A panel structure, as used for space dividers and other purposes, has an identical frame member at each side. Each frame member comprises an extrusion of the same cross-sectional shape, having on one side surface at least one formation comprising a projection and a recess disposed symmetrically about a median plane which extends longitudinally of the extrusion. The frame members extend vertically at each end of a central portion of the panel with their respective side surfaces facing outwardly. Two adjacent panels are held together by bringing the endmost frame members of the respective panels into contact so that the formations on the respective members interfit. Locking members are then snapped into slots in the respective frame members.

Abstract: A panel (10) for use as a space divider (100) or to be attached to furniture (102) is described. The panel has a molded polystyrene beads (STYROFOAM.TM.) bead board core (12) encased in a plastic film layer (14) which stabilizes the panel and allows the panel to be used as a tack board. A decorative outer cover (18) is provided over the core and plastic layer to increase the aesthetic quality and versatility of the panel. Support plates (26) are provided along the edges (12C) of the core underneath the plastic layer to increase the structural strength of the panel and to enable attachment of the panels to each other or to other furniture. Attachment rails (20) are provided on the outside of the panel to protect the edges of the panel and enable a connector hinge (22) to be attached to the panel for connecting two panels together.

Abstract: A tee divider and method for dividing a tee area of a golf driving range into subsections and for blocking golf balls errantly hit by a first golfer from hitting a second golfer practicing next to the first golfer, comprises a frame having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, mounting feet mounted on the lower end portion of the frame for securing the tee divider on the tee area and for supporting the tee divider in an upright position substantially perpendicular to the plane of the tee area, a deflector sheet extending between the upper end portion of the frame and the lower end portion of the frame for blocking golf balls hit by a first golfer from hitting a second golfer practicing next to the first golfer on the opposite side of the tee divider, and a fastening rope for attaching the deflector sheet to the frame.

Abstract: A plurality of corner posts positionable in a rectangular array, each corner post including a cylindrical tube positionable in a vertical orientation, each tube having a lower end and an upper end with a cap with a closed top positionable over the upper end and an extension member positioned over the lower end, the extension member being cylindrical in configuration with an internal shoulder adapted to receive thereagainst the lower end of the tube, the upper cap and lower extension member being formed with outwardly extending rings adapted to support corners of a screen, the lower end of the extension being formed with upwardly extending recesses for forming spring urged tangs therebetween; and a plurality of bases, each base adapted to receive the lower end of the extension member and positionable in a rectangular array beneath the posts and extension members, each base including a planar lower surface and a generally hemispherical upper surface with a vertical recess formed to extend downwardly from the up

Abstract: A process for making a decorative panel uses a backboard made of polycarbonate plastic material having a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart walls secured by a plurality of parallel spaced apart ribs disposed between the walls. A decorative laminate is glued to the backboard. In lieu of the decorative laminate, a plurality of profiles may be used to make an exhibit panel of slatwall construction.

Abstract: A portable room divider comprises a plurality of slats (10-13) rotatably disposed between a pair of blocks (14, 15) by threads (19, 20) so as to spread the slats (10-13) away from the block (14) when rotated in one direction and draw the slats (10-13) toward the block 14 when rotated in the other direction, whereby the room divider (10-15) can be wedged between a floor and a ceiling, and thereafter released.

Abstract: The invention includes a securing structure comprising a first ring member, second and third ring members adjacent to the first ring member, a locking member, and a cord insertable through the second and third ring members, respectively, and engagable by the locking member. The invention also includes a free standing panel member comprising a panel; a plurality of ring members in the panel arranged in groups of at least three ring members adjacent one another; a plurality of support members; a plurality of anchoring members for accommodating the support members; and a plurality of cords each engagable by a locking member (e.g., a spring-actuated cord lock).

Abstract: This invention relates to an upright partition for use in a modular office furniture system, the partition comprising: a frame comprising: two vertical posts each having outward opposing faces defining spaced apart parallel forward and rearward planes; a plurality of horizontal beams, at least one beam in each said plane, each beam having an inward face and an outward face, the inward face of each beam being connected to one said outward face of an associated post in an overlapping moment resisting connection; and a plurality of cladding panels each connected to one said beam; whereby an internal cavity is defined inward of the outward faces of said beams, and a raceway is defined outward of said outward post faces and inward of the outward faces of said beams.

Abstract: A basketball safety return apparatus utilizes a plurality of moveable pole support bases and a plurality of poles adapted to be mounted vertically in the pole support bases. Netting is connected to the vertically mounted poles and the poles and bases are mounted and arranged so that the netting forms a barrier behind the basketball hoop and along at least one side. The basketball safety return apparatus may be readily assembled, positioned, disassembled and stored. The inexpensive apparatus of the present invention prevents the basketball from rolling into the neighbor's yards and more importantly from rolling down a driveway into a street where it may be retrieved without sufficient attention to avoid a child being hit by a vehicle approaching on a street.

Abstract: The present portable fence is durable, lightweight and easily transported, erected and dismantled. In use, it will collapse upon impact, due to a break away, in the first embodiment, a joint between the fence post and its supporting leg, and in the second embodiment a joint in the supporting leg, yet in both embodiments the fence may be quickly and easily re-erected.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin divider is so constructed that its installation can easily be handled by one person taking advantage of the force of gravity. For this purpose the divider has a frame with a first plug-in section that cooperates with a second socket section in the cabin structure, for example, the cabin floor or the cabin seating structure. The plug-in and socket sections cooperate so that an automatic lock-in is accomplished or so that a slight turn will provide the required interlocking. At least two couplings each including a plug-in section and a socket section are provided.

Abstract: A space-dividing upright wall system wherein wall panels are supported on and connected through upright panel connecting members, the latter having a foot for engagement with a floor. The panel connecting member is preferably of Z-shaped cross section including parallel side legs joined by a diagonally-extending cross wall. Each side leg has an upright row of slots which accommodate hangers associated with components which mount on the wall system. The slots in the two sidewalls are isolated from one another by the cross wall. Each side leg has vertically-extending rows of hooks projecting outwardly from opposite side edges thereof, which hooks cooperate with a pair of generally aligned panels for rigidly joining the panels together.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable mirrored camouflage blind that incorporates a plurality of two-way mirrored panels positioned relative to each other side by side along a longitudinal edge, and flexible hinge means for flexibly connecting each of the plurality of two-way mirrored panels with an adjacent two-way mirrored panel whereby the plurality of two-way mirrored panels with the flexible hinge means form an accordion-like structure. Each of the plurality of two-way mirrored panels is optically constructed to produce undistorted reflections of objects located at near and far distances on an outer side of the plurality of two-way mirrored panels.

Abstract: A fastening system which may be used for fastening boards, particularly illuminated advertising signs, by the opposite edge thereof to a frame structure. In the fastening system, the fastenable edge of a board are (15, 16) are fitted with a fastening profile (8) having a substantially H-shaped cross-section. The fastening system includes a cross-sectionally substantially C-shaped locking profile (9) as well as fastener (10) for fixing the C-profile (9) to a tubular member (2), included in the frame structure and cooperating with the C-profile. The fastening of board edges (15, 16) to a frame structure can be effected by placing a leg (9a) of C-profile (9) in a groove between the legs (8a) of H-profile (8) extending away from the board in a manner that the H-profile settles against the tubular member (2). Thereafter, upon fixing C-profile (9) to tubular member (2) with fastener (10), the H-profile (8) is locked through the action of friction between the leg (9a) of C-profile (9) and the tubular member (2).

Abstract: A children's play structure includes a frame having hinging sections capable of being arranged into a free-standing structure and interchangeable panels capable of removable attachment to the frame to provide multiple scenes on the plurality of hinging sections of the frame. The hinging sections of the frame comprise elongated beams or pipes joined at their opposite ends to form an open rectangular frame pivotally joined to adjacent hinging sections. In a first embodiment, the panels are provided by a piece of canvas folded over on itself and stitched together at opposite ends to form a sock which is dropped onto the frame. The canvas is easily replaced by another canvas having different scenes or murals to change the theme or environment of the play structure.

Abstract: A protective device having two transparent, spaced-apart shields held at an angle to one another. The device is symmetric so that either shield can serve as a base for the other and either can serve as a shield. When one of the shields is horizontal, the other shield is positioned at a suitable angle with respect to the practitioner's face to shield against contact with the patient's body fluids during medical procedures. The shields are held in cantilevered relation by a single support so that access to the space therebetween is maximized and so that the device can be oriented as dictated by the handedness of the user. The device is preferably formed from a single sheet of clear plastic folded twice to form the angled shields on either side of the support. The device may be used with minor surgical procedures and any medical procedure that involves venipuncture or arterial puncture.

Abstract: A portable shade system includes a shade member for shading a user from the sun, an elongated member having proximal and distal end portions for supporting the shade member on an object, and a clamp attached to the proximal end portion of the elongated member for removably mounting the elongated member on the object. The shade member is arranged to fold from an open configuration to a closed configuration and to removable mount on the distal end of the elongated member to enable the user to remove the shade member. In one version, the shade member includes a suction cup member for enabling the user to mount the shade member on a car window apart from the elongated member. The shade member may include a sheet of foldable material (e.g.

Abstract: A modular support structure for a control room work station is disclosed which is capable of being used to support top surfaces of different shapes. The support structure includes a plurality of adjustable posts wherein each post comprises two elongated rectangular post flanges, each having a top edge for supporting the top surface, a bottom edge, an elongated outer edge and an elongated articulating edge opposing said outer edge, and hinge means for articulating said two rectangular post flanges with each other along said articulating edges. The hinged posts permit the attachment of panels at a variety of angles to accommodate the shape of the top surface. Also provided is a control room work station having the modular support structure of the present invention.

Abstract: An activities module is positioned on a support surface, such as the floor of a room, to provide activity stations with horizontal work surfaces. The module includes an upright post member that has at least two vertical grooves. A flat panel has an opening sized to receive the post member when the flat panel is oriented horizontally, and upright partition panels are provided corresponding to the vertical grooves in the post member. Each partition panel has an inner edge fitted into the groove, an outer edge and a bottom edge that rests on the support surface. The partition panels each have a slot to receive the flat, horizontal panel, and fasteners secure the module together. A second flat, horizontal panel may similarly be mounted below the first flat panel, and a third flat, horizontal panel may provide a shelf or bench.

Abstract: Workstations with the look and feel of millwork but with the flexibility of systems furniture comprise modules constructed from a relatively few number of elements. The modules are based on several basic geometries, and comprise a horizontal work surface, a forward support panel assembly, and end panel assemblies. In addition, each module can be equipped with transactional shelves and various accessories, e.g. pull-out writing shelves and pencil drawers, drawer pedestals, courtesy shelves, lighting, etc. The elements of the modules are constructed from durable materials that are easy to maintain and clean. Certain embodiments of these workstations are particularly well adapted for use in health care settings.

Abstract: A crowd control barrier system is formed by regular barrier units interlocked end to end, with special wheeled units at intervals which provide elevated platforms for crowd surveillance. The special units can be converted to provide mobile storage racks for the regular units, which mobile racks can be wheeled onto a trailer or other vehicle for transportation and storage. The regular barrier units are formed of two continuous tubular members, one forming a frame for a vertical panel and one side of a base frame, and the other forming the other side of the base frame and vertical members welded to vertical portions of the first member to form vertical stanchions supporting the panel.

Abstract: A support panel base cover is used with a support panel and a wall panel system. The support panel is mounted to a wall panel and has a bottom edge spaced apart from a floor. At least one vertically adjustable leg is adapted to cooperate with the support panel and the floor to support said panel on the floor. The support panel also is adapted to receive a cover internally therein. The cover is moveable relative to the support panel and the leg and is adapted to rest on the floor. In addition, the cover has a height sufficient to substantially conceal the space between the bottom edge of the support panel and the floor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable restraint system for confining articles within a desired space in a storage compartment such as an automobile trunk. One embodiment of the restraint system includes at least two posts positioned within the storage compartment and a piece of fabric secured to one of the posts for defining the storage space. The system further includes a fastener for maintaining the fabric in a taut condition and thereby preventing movement of the articles within the storage compartment. The posts are preferably adjustable in height so that the system of the present invention may be used in different dimensioned storage compartments. In another embodiment of the present invention, multiple posts and multiple pieces of fabric are used to form multiple article storage spaces.

Abstract: A lightweight, prefabricated elevator cab is provided having a wall structure with a plurality of panel sections connected to one another by hinge seams. The integrally attached hinge seams and the panel sections are formed from the same homogeneous material. The hinge seams are capable of being elastically deformed.

Abstract: A partition for exhibition stands having at least one upper horizontal cross member and at least one lower horizontal cross member connected to one another by vertical uprights. A flexible material ring is disposed about the upper and lower cross members in order to bear via an upper loop on the upper member and hang via a lower loop under the lower cross member with a ballast being disposed inside the ring at the level of the lower loop so as to be located below the level of the lower cross member.

Abstract: A space divider system for subdividing an interior space into distinct work areas is disclosed. The space divider system makes use of modular wall panels having improved interconnection components adapted to interact with tubular mounting frames which are interconnected intermediate to adjacent wall panels. Each wall panel includes a spring-biased upper bracket and a lower bracket each of which is mounted to a respective upper and lower horizontal surface at each corner of the wall panel. The lower bracket has an upturned lip which captures the lower open end of the mounting frame. The upper bracket is normally biased in an open position to permit the mounting frame to be aligned against the wall panel and is thereafter moved downward until its downturned lip captures the open upper end of the mounting frame. Pre-assembly of the upper bracket on each wall panel permits a method of easy and quick assembly and disassembly of the wall panels.

Abstract: Partition frame elements, comprising base elements each of which being made through the process of extrusion and comprising an elongated flat base wall, two vertical side walls, a transverse rib spaced from said base wall, a tenon and a plurality of projecting strips longitudinally disposed on said transverse rib; and cover elements each of which comprising an elongated flat wall with an opening thereon, and two vertical side walls. By inserting the tenon of one base element into the groove between two projecting strips on another base element, two base elements are connected together and secured in place by two cover elements at two opposite ends.

Abstract: A panel frame and an acoustical insert frame assembly therefor for office furniture space divider systems, which, as assembled, can be utilized in work stations for both sound attenuation and data and communication cable and wire equipment connection masking and pass through purposes as well as masking of slack purposes, in which the panel frame is formed by rigid top, bottom, and side rails to define an open center structure therebetween of quadrilateral configuration that forms the panel frame, and has the usual front and rear sides; the insert frame assembly is mounted on the panel frame to complete the panel, as by being mounted on the front side of the frame, or by having a separate but similar insert frame assembly mounted on the rear side of the frame; each insert frame assembly comprises a supplemental frame that seats within the panel frame open center and mounts within the supplemental frame composite material that both effects sound attenuation and, within the metes and bounds of the supplemental f

Abstract: A vinyl lattice panel mounting structure of aluminum comprising a channel fixed to or formed as a part of a panel supporting structure member and a fixing strip for engagement with the vinyl lattice panel edge which is received in the channel and resists withdrawal of the panel edge from the channel.

Abstract: The post arrangement has a cross section which is substantially greater than the panel thickness, and is adapted to partially telescope over the end of one or more panels. The post arrangement defines therein an inwardly opening slot which is vertically elongate so as to permit an end edge portion of the panel to project therein. The slot can accommodate the end edge of a single panel or can be of sufficient angular extent to accommodate the end edge portions of two panels oriented in generally perpendicular relationship to one another.

Abstract: An edge connector for connecting structural members at their adjacent edges is disclosed, including a base extending transversely between its edges, a support wall integral with the base and extending away from the base on one side thereof, the support wall extending generally parallel to the base edges and being positioned between the transverse center of the base and one edge; and a tongue integrally connected at one end to the support wall, extending from the support wall to a free end thereof; and spaced away from the base and positioned between the transverse center of the base and the other edge of the base on the side of the center opposite the one base edge, the tongue and the base defining a recess therebetween to receive the tongue of a mating connector.

Abstract: A play panel for use by children in building construction such as playhouses or mazes within which the child can play comprises a surrounding frame structure defined by four frame elements each of which includes one side portion and one corner portion of the total frame structure. A fabric cover for spanning the frame has sleeves defined along four sides each for receiving one side portion of a frame element. The frame elements are connected together by coupling members which are in the form of sleeves surrounding the frame elements as a press fit. Each coupling member has on its outer cylindrical surface a plurality of fins with each fin having a wider rib along the outermost edge. The coupling members of one panel can be connected to the coupling members of the next panel by forcing the fins of one into the spaces of the fins of the other.

Abstract: An office space dividing partition having an electrical raceway. The raceway includes an extruded plastic spine having a vertical web; a top portion which includes an extruded mounting slot; a bottom portion which includes first and second extruded grooves and a noise seal; and, an intermediate portion which defines four passageways for communication and power wiring. First and second extruded plastic side panels are telescoped into engagement with the first and second extruded grooves of the spine. An extruded panel-to-raceway connector connects the spine to the bottom edge of an office space dividing panel. Raceway stabilizers extend outwardly from the spine to engage support posts which support the panels. Raceway shrouds, which conceal the posts adjacent to the ends of the raceways, are positionally keyed to the spine for accurate mating with the side panels of the raceway.