Abstract: This invention relates to a space-dividing wall panel system having a plurality of base panels which are serially connectable one with the other to define a vertically enlarged wall supported on a floor. Each base panel is defined by at least one horizontal box-beam rigidly connected to a pair of laterally spaced apart vertical uprights which are connected at the opposite ends of the box-beam and have a reduced thickness compared thereto. With this clearance between the faces of the box-beam and the uprights, the box-beam, cross rails at the ends of the uprights as well as additional extension panels are formed with longitudinally extending channels which are positioned free of interference with the vertical uprights and aligned with serially-adjacent channels of serially-adjacent wall panels.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: A partition system includes a partition having a top frame member with opposing sides. The sides include a row of component-supporting apertures that extend from end-to-end of the partitions. A transaction top is attachable to a top of the partition through use of brackets that are selectively engageable with the apertures, thus positioning the transaction top anywhere along a top of the partition, even in positions where the transaction top spans between in-line or perpendicularly connected partitions. The brackets engage the underside of the transaction top, and support the top above the partition. Unused slots under the transaction top remain accessible for use. Also, removable cover panels on the partitions are removable without disassembling the transaction top.

Abstract: A system of internal structuring of establishments for the marketing of telecommunications services, consisting of a group of elements configuring a commercial establishment contemplating the repetitive succession of a number of identical porticos which structure the usable space of the premises, the porticos consisting of columns and illuminating beams supported thereon, to which different modules structuring divisions by areas or modes of attention to clients are incorporated, with identification of a cabinet, a zone for presentation of services, a zone for promotion of services or emphasis thereon, a zone or area for experimentation, a zone for assistance or information, an area of personalized attention to clients and an area for exhibition of available equipment.

Abstract: A partition construction for subdividing a building space includes a partition frame having an open interior and defining a front side, a first cover covering a section of the partition frame with apertures for providing utility access, and a second cover slidably supported on the partition frame proximate the first cover. The second cover is slidable parallel the front side between a closed position covering the open interior and an open position providing access to utilities in the open interior. The second cover is semi-flexible so that it can be simultaneously slid along the partition frame and flexed away from the partition frame to a disengaged/removed position, thus allowing it to be removed even when the second cover is "trapped" on the partition frame by a furniture component attached to or positioned in front of the partition frame.

Abstract: A reconfigurable wall system includes a solid-core wall which is comprised of a plurality of solid-core wall panels arranged in two adjacently abutting vertical layers. Each of the adjacently abutting layers of the solid-core wall comprises a plurality of solid-core panels arranged in edge-to-edge abutment. The abutting edges form vertical seams. The vertical seams in each of the layers of the solid-core wall are laterally offset from the seams in the adjacent layer to eliminate gaps through which light and sound can penetrate or leak. A plurality of vertical studs are disposed on opposite faces of the solid-core panel. Each of the studs is aligned with a stud on the opposite face of the solid-core wall, and a plurality of horizontally spaced apart fasteners extend through the solid-core wall and connect the aligned studs on opposite sides of the solid-core wall. A plurality of wall covering panels are mounted on the vertical studs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural support post (1) for use in a partition system (2) for supporting one or more panels (6) having panel support brackets (25) with hooks (44) at or in the vicinity of edges of the panel. The post (1) comprises a profile tube having a diameter of at least 70 mm and a multiplicity of angularly spaced longitudinal undercut slots (13), the walls of the slots being provided with insert plates (24) formed and arranged for engagement by hooks (44) provided on the panel support brackets (25). The support posts (1) may provide, in use, a substantially secure support for a security partitioning system (2).

Abstract: A partition construction includes a partition frame having opposing vertical edges and upper and lower frame members each defining a repeating pattern of configured apertures and holes extending horizontally between its vertical side edges. The configured apertures are "+" or "T" shaped, and include at least a smaller lower section and an enlarged middle section. Cover panels are attachable to the partition frame by top locator/connectors that engage the smaller lower section of selected apertures in the upper frame member, and by bottom connectors that engage an upper one of the holes in the lower frame member. The cover panels are shaped to leave the enlarged middle section of the configured apertures open, so that they can receive a component-supporting bracket or an off-module partition supporting bracket to the primary partition frame.

Abstract: The 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: In order to eliminate the difficulty in properly shaping the corner of a panel body where the edge portions thereof meet perpendicularly to each other and beautifully finishing the curled portions of a cladding sheet which covers the panel body, the panel 2 comprises a panel body 3 made of sheet metal by plastic deformation of the edge portions of the sheet metal, and a cladding sheet 4 arranged to cover the panel body, with a cutout 35, 36 formed at each corner of the panel body, and a corner member 5, 6 made of resin is attached to each corner, so that the curved surface 54, 64 formed on the corner member 5, 6 when it was molded makes the curved surface 32c, 33c smoothly continuous to 34c.

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture is provided for finishing or fitting-out open plan building spaces, such as for offices, classrooms, hotels/motels, conference centers, medical treatment facilities, etc. A demountable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the building room, a portable partition wall system defines the interior space into individual work settings, and a demountable movable wall system forms custom width partitions. The three wall systems are completely compatible and fully integrated in both function and appearance, and provide similar utility raceways at common heights, as well as interchangeable cover panels. A modular column cover system selectively covers the support columns in the building room, and provides vertical utility routing and storage that integrates with the raceways in the wall systems.

Abstract: A cabinet having a wall comprising an inner wall and an outer wall attached to the inner wall. A strengthening piece or material is positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall to provide strength and rigidity to the wall. Preferably, the strengthening piece or material has a honeycomb structure.

Abstract: A space-dividing wall panel system having a plurality of upright wall panels serially connected one with the other by an intermediate upright support post. The height of each wall panel is adjusted by modular panel extension assemblies which are mounted on base panels supported by lower support posts and include extension posts connected to the lower support posts so as to be arranged coaxial therewith. Spaced apart pairs of the extension posts are connectable to a cross rail at upper ends thereof which defines a downwardly extending generally U-shaped extension frame. A serially adjacent pair of extension frames shares a common extension post which is connected to both of the cross rails thereof, where the base panel and the extension panel assembly disposed thereon respectively define base and beltline raceways for workstation cabling. Additional extension posts can be inserted into the upper ends of extension posts already positioned so as to vertically extend the height of the wall panel.

Abstract: A partition panel includes a partition frame with a planar face having clip-receiving apertures for supporting cover panels and bracket-receiving apertures for supporting furniture components. A pair of cover panels configured to cover the partition frame include side edges that define a gap therebetween for providing access to the bracket-receiving apertures when the cover panels are attached to the partition frame. Clips on the cover panels are constructed to releasably engage the clip-receiving apertures for retaining the cover panels on the partition frame in a coplanar arrangement. The clips each include an antidislodgement tooth for interlockingly engaging a back surface of the face when the clips are engaged with the clip-receiving apertures, and further include a release tab that is depressible to move the tooth to a disengaged position for releasing the clip from the associated clip-receiving aperture.

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture is provided for finishing or fitting-out open plan building spaces, such as for offices, classrooms, hotels/motels, conference centers, medical treatment facilities, etc. A demountable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the building room, a portable partition wall system defines the interior space into individual work settings, and a demountable movable wall system forms custom width partitions. The three wall systems are completely compatible and fully integrated in both function and appearance, and provide similar utility raceways at common heights, as well as interchangeable cover panels. A modular column cover system selectively covers the support columns in the building room, and provides vertical utility routing and storage that integrates with the raceways in the wall systems.

Abstract: A partition panel of the kind commonly used in "open office" systems defines an internal cavity which is used to house pieces of data processing or communications equipment such as a computer, a telephone, a modem and a facsimile machine. This equipment is manufactured using current miniaturization techniques to fit inside the internal cavity of the partition panel. As a result, significant space savings are realized, pilferage of the equipment is made much more difficult, and numerous other advantages are realized.

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: An integrated utility distribution and panel system includes a prefabricated floor construction supported on the building floor, having a hollow interior to define at least one utility raceway therein, and a floor surface shaped to support workstations thereon. Utility posts are provided to distribute utilities from the floor construction to the workstations, and each includes a foot mounted on the floor construction for rigid upstanding support. The utility posts include panel support channels, as well as utility channels which communicate with the floor raceways to dispense utilities to the workstations. Non-structural panels are provided, and extend between adjacent utility posts. Each panel has a lightweight construction with connectors positioned along opposite ends thereof which mate with the panel support channels to removably support the panels on the utility posts.

Abstract: A module panel for use in constructing different configurations of module assemblies. The module panel has an outer frame and a central core. The frame has outer shell and hollow interior. The frame has a plurality of frame members connected by frame connection member and a plurality of connector holes for inserting connection members for like connecting panels to construct a module assembly.Connection members are anchored to the frame via connector fastener members which have a connector cavity. The connector fastener members are inserted into the frame through an opening and moved within the frame to align the connector cavity with a desired connection hole for insertion of a connector member. The connector member is secured relative to the frame within the connector cavity for connecting module panels. Connector members may also be received within the frame connection members at the corners of two adjoining frame members.

Abstract: To save space in an office when a personal computer is operated or when a conference is held with a number of persons, a working table which has a concave portion at the front edge and a auxiliary table are used. A plurality of the working tables and auxiliary tables are arranged side by side and surrounded by a partition to form a working room. The auxiliary table is placed by the working table and is movable with casters at the ends of feet of the auxiliary table. The height of the auxiliary table is variable, so that it is disposed with the working table at the same height for conference in the office, or is stored under the working table when the auxiliary table is not used. On a board which is slidably mounted on a panel at the rear end of the table, information or schedule may be written. The working room surrounded by the partition has a roll screen, and the workers can discuss various matters, watching an image on the roll screen projected by a projector.

Abstract: A freestanding portable partition panel and related system are provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof. A foot extends downwardly from the bottom of the frame to abuttingly support the panel freestanding on a floor surface. Two pairs of horizontal stringers are attached to the outer faces of the uprights in a vertically spaced apart relationship to rigidly interconnect the same, and define therebetween two horizontal raceway cavities which open to the opposite side faces of the frame, and extend continuously between the opposite side edges thereof. Hence, when like panels are interconnected side-by-side, the open ends of adjacent raceway cavities are aligned and communicate.

Abstract: A freestanding portable partition panel and related system are provided for open office spaces and the like. Each panel includes a skeleton-like frame having two vertical uprights positioned adjacent opposite side edges thereof. A foot extends downwardly from the bottom of the frame to abuttingly support the panel freestanding on a floor surface. Two pairs of horizontal stringers are attached to the outer faces of the uprights in a vertically spaced apart relationship to rigidly interconnect the same, and define therebetween two horizontal raceway cavities which open to the opposite side faces of the frame, and extend continuously between the opposite side edges thereof. Hence, when like panels are interconnected side-by-side, the open ends of adjacent raceway cavities are aligned and communicate.

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 partition wall unit including a bottom rail, a plurality of unit panels detachably connected with one another and supported on the bottom rail, and a bottom cover channel covered on the bottom rail at the bottom, the unit panel including a first top sash, a second top sash detachably connected to the first transverse top sash at the bottom, a first intermediate sash, a second intermediate sash detachably connected to the first intermediate sash at the bottom, a bottom sash, a first front face panel and a first rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash, a second front face panel and a second rear face panel detachably connected in parallel between the second intermediate sash and the bottom sash, a first upper stile profile and a second upper stile profile bilaterally and detachably connected between the second top sash and the first intermediate sash to hold the first front face panel and the first rear face panel in place, and a first lower

Abstract: A space partition having an inner volume for accommodating electrical wires and the like, and providing convenient access thereto. The space partition is generally formed by a framework having a pair of vertical members with a cross member connecting therebetween. The cross member includes a pair of connectors, each engaging one of the vertical members, and a linking element connecting the connectors to each other, the linking element including a pair of parallel rods. Features are provided for facilitating temporary removal of panels and covers of the space partition, thereby enabling easy access to the inner volume of the space partition.

Abstract: A cubicle forming partition system has a construction which permits the use of wall panels made entirely from a cost effective volume of solid surface plastic sheets. The wall panels are rigidly secured in spaced relation from a room floor by mounts which positively engage forward and rear edge portions of the wall panels without penetrating or interrupting either of the opposed, continuous wall forming surfaces of the wall panels. Steel reinforcements in a composite pilaster and metallic hardware for mounting wall and door panels are concealed from exposure to airborne moisture and contaminants for enhancing durability of the partition system when used in moisture rich environments.

Abstract: A casket display structure has a back wall and wing walls that are removably-attached to the back wall to form an alcove. A double-tiered display rack is mounted between the wing walls. The display structure includes a lower casket rollout rack connected to the fixed double-tiered rack by a scissors unit.

Abstract: A connector system for demountable wall modules, including a pair of adjoining vertical channel members having mating structure. The channel members are cut from the same extrusion, and one member is inverted with respect to the other. The mating structure which that provides includes an outwardly extending flange having a mating protrusion, a central wall, and a U-shaped rail having a mating cavity. The mating protrusion on one channel member is positioned to fit within the mating cavity of the other channel member, and vice versa. The central walls are slightly offset from a central plane of the panels to lie in an overlapped relationship. One or more locking keys are inserted through slots in the extending flanges to bias the flange away from the central wall of the opposed channel member. In this manner, the mating protrusions are held within the mating cavities to securely fasten the two panels together.

Abstract: A modular panel system for the purpose of partitioning spaces. The modular panel system includes at least one panel, and a plurality of panel supports. Each panel support includes a member, a cap at a first end, a base at a second end, and a panel retaining arrangement. The base is shaped to support the member in a free-standing upright position. The panel retaining arrangement serves to permit the attachment and removal of an appropriately configured edge of a vertically oriented panel between the cap and the base without the use of tools, and the rotational movement of the panel about an axis defined by the edge.

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: A network of electrical raceways primarily for carrying telephone and data cable wires extends in vertical and horizontal directions through a modular partition system and enables vertical and horizontal lines such as signal wires to be inserted and removed from the surface of horizontal and vertical channel members. Vertical raceways are provided by a vertical spine attached between adjacent panels. The vertical raceways have resilient elongated tubes with a longitudinal slit forming a seam, with resilience and stiffness sufficient to retain any enclosed wires. The tube is deflectable to permit manual, forcible insertion and removal of the wires into and out from the vertical wireway. Splicing fixtures continue the raceways around vertical to horizontal diversions, also being accessible from the surface.

Abstract: A screen combination includes two side beams and an upper beam and a lower beam for securing a panel. The upper and the side beams each includes three flat surfaces intersected with each other. A mortise is formed in each of the flat surfaces. The upper and the side beams each includes two side portions each having a channel for engaging with screws so as to attach accessories to the beams. The upper and the side beams each includes a groove for engaging with the panel. A number of angles are secured to the beams so as to couple the beams together. A number of tenons are engaged with the mortises so as to couple the beams together.

Abstract: The privacy screen provides a simple, effective solution to provide visual privacy for the traditional open workstations of office panelling systems. The privacy screen can easily be retrofitted to existing systems without the need for specialized panels or overhead mounting structure at an opening threshold. The privacy screen is mounted to overlap with a face of a panel adjacent a panel and extend there beyond to close the entryway to the workstation.

Abstract: A utility distribution system is provided for open office plans and other similar settings, and includes a prefabricated floor construction designed to be supported directly on a building floor. The floor construction has a hollow interior which defines at least one raceway to route utility conduits therethrough, and a floor surface on which workstations can be positioned. The utility distribution system also includes at least two utility posts, each of which has a foot which mounts to the floor construction to support the utility posts in a generally upstanding orientation. A utility beam extends generally horizontally between the two utility posts, and is supported thereby. The utility beam has at least one raceway extending longitudinally therealong, with opposite end portions communicating with the utility channels in the utility posts to route utilities therebetween.

Abstract: A display having a modular element structure, including a tubular upright provided with a base and having at least one recess, pointed in at two longitudinally separate portions embracing the upright, each of the portions being provided with a projection complimentary to the recess, a threaded band of one portion meeting with a threaded band of the other portion when these are combined to form the collar, and then outwardly projecting lower band. The display also includes a tubular sleeve mountable over the collar from above and resting on all of the projecting band via a complimentary portion, the height of the sleeve being such as to leave the threaded band upwardly free, a plurality of beams fixed at least one end and an end piece which is provided with a device for hooking it to the tubular sleeve, and the ring nut which screws on to the threaded portion of the collar positions it so as to lock the end piece of the beam to the sleeve.

Abstract: A universal beam for supporting a movable load is capable of handling heavier loads than prior systems and can be constructed of aluminum extrusions or other materials allowing high accuracy, and has good torsional stiffness and other desired properties. A symmetrical U-shaped profile extrusion has parallel shanks extending downwardly from a top and a connecting member between the shanks. Between the connecting member and the bottom of the extrusion a load supporting, guiding and driving volume is provided. The shanks between the connecting member and the top, except at the corners, have a thickness that is at most 4% of the extrusion width. The connecting member includes a central wall, first and second drums adjacent locally reinforced portions of the shanks, a generally flat bottom portion, and inner walls substantially parallel to the shanks and having a substantially flat inner surface.

Abstract: A shoe for a toilet compartment stile comprising a single piece of metal having two sides and three ends folded into a rectangular shape with two of the ends overlapping each other and defining a stile space, with the shoe being flexible for moving the overlapping ends apart sufficiently to pass a stile therethrough and position the shoe around the stile, the sides having first and second inwardly turned pairs of flanges with the inner edges of the first pair of flanges spaced apart a first distance and with the inner edges of the second pair of flanges spaced apart a second different distance, and with the overlapping ends having aligned openings for receiving a fastener for joining the overlapping ends together.

Abstract: A modular furniture system for open-plan offices includes a cable tower unit, a plurality of panel screens which are attachable to and detachable from the cable tower unit and a workstation surface. Adjacent panel screens define a workstation area when they are attached to the cable tower unit into which the workstation surface is moveable. The workstation surface is free-standing from the cable tower unit and the panel screens. In a further embodiment, two cable tower units may be attached together through their respective rear faces to form a single cable tower unit having four workstation areas.

Abstract: A knockdown and reassemble office partition (14) which comprises a pair of side frame members (16), a top frame member (18), a bottom frame member (20) and an intermediate frame member (22). A facility (24) is for securing in a removable manner each of the side frame members (16) vertically to one end of the top frame member (18), the bottom frame member (20) and the intermediate frame member (22) which are positioned horizontally, so as to form a rigid structural framework (26).

Abstract: A lightweight, freestanding modular changing room system which can be assembled using few or no tools. The modular freestanding changing room system may consist of as few as four unique components--interchangeable wall panels, door panel assemblies, and two types of panel support columns. Additional components may be added to create more elaborate changing room configurations.

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 modular fitting room for retail store use. The fitting room provides side and front panels to define an interior space. A door panel is provided with laterally extending formations which cooperates with studs to prevent viewing of the interior space from outside of that space. Studs for mounting the door panel and for facilitating the assembly of the fitting room are also described.

Abstract: A heat releasable bracket, for supporting a ceiling panel under normal conditions, and for releasing the ceiling panel when exposed to elevated temperatures caused by a nearby fire or the like, includes a first bracket part which includes a mounting portion for securing the first bracket portion to a support structure such as a beam, column, wall, etc.; a second bracket part which is adapted to be secured to the first bracket part and provide a support for the ceiling panel; and a heat releasable link which normally joins the first and second bracket parts together, but which releases the second bracket part from the first bracket part when exposed to elevated temperatures, which in turn allows the ceiling panel to drop away from the position at which it is normally supported. The heat releasable bracket can form part of an effective and relatively inexpensive ceiling panel support system comprised of at least one heat releasable bracket and at least one other bracket which is not heat releasable.

Abstract: A versatile and user friendly display system. First and second sets of panel frames and a plurality of header frames are interchangeably connected so that the header frames are optionally above, between, or below the first and second sets of panel frames. The frame segments are connected by key members to allow relatively easy field repair and the adding or subtracting of additional frames. A hinge for hingedly connecting a pair of frames comprises at least one pair of straps composed of a flexible material. One strap is attached to the front edge of an elongate segment of one frame and the rear edge of an elongate segment of the other frame. The other strap is attached to the rear edge of the elongate segment of the one frame and the front edge of the elongate segment of the other frame.

Abstract: First and second operable wall panel faces are positioned with respect to one another by vertical and horizontal brackets which include corner portions positioning the panel faces in compressed relation with vertical and horizontal flexible vinyl seals extending about the entire perimeter of the panel faces, so as to provide increased impact resistance, reduced noise transmission, and easier manufacture.

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 modular partition system which may be used in a cubicle construction for a washroom, change room or shower facility, and which incorporates one or more divider panels suspended in an upright configuration between a pilaster having in its rearward surface a vertical slot and an adjacent surface or wall to form a dividing partition. To conceal the cut edge of the divider panel and provide the partition with a finished appearance, an elongated channel member having front and rear sides with an elongate opening through the rear side is attached to the pilaster. The channel member is secured to the pilaster with its front side in the slot and the cut edge of the panel secured within the channel member opening. The modular construction of the system permits simplified on-side customization and modification for installation in multiple configurations.

Abstract: An inflatable wall generally comprises a wall panel including a pliable skin defining an inflatable enclosure and a hinge. Internal I-beams retain the front and rear of the wall panel as spaced vertical planes. The hinge has a vertical axis and is attached to the wall panel first end for supporting the wall in an upright position by hinged attachment to an adjacent wall. The enclosure includes a window box and a window for holding displays or the like. A raceway within the enclosure allows for passage of electrical wiring to displays within the windows. In an alternate exemplary embodiment, two inflatable walls are permanently joined by a flexible hinge having a supplemental hinge on each side, each for hinged attachment of another wall.

Abstract: A partition system is disclosed incorporating a wire management system for dividing open areas into desired individualized office spaces which requires a minimum of tools for assembly and disassembly, and yet gives an appealing visual appearance, with connecting hardware concealed. A plurality of panel-like members are assembled with a plurality of post-like members, with slot and tab connectors provided at the bottom of the members, the slot and tab connectors requiring no tools for assembly. The top edge is readily assembled, using connector brackets covered by top caps, mounted on receiver pieces, having a plurality of elongated slots cooperating with a plurality of prongs depending from the top caps. The prongs and slots provide a tight interference fit to keep the parts in proper relation to each other.