Floor-to-ceiling partition wall assembly
US-8966842-B2 · Mar 3, 2015 · US
Transparent panel system for partitions
US9506247B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9506247-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514670928-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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A window assembly for partition walls. The window assembly includes a plurality of connector assemblies that are configured to be connected to a partition frame around an opening through the partition frame. Each connector assembly includes a base structure and at least one movable retainer that is biased towards an engaged position. The window assembly also includes a subframe including two pairs of elongated subframe members having opposite ends that are rigidly interconnected to define a generally rectangular central opening. The subframe further defines oppositely facing inner and outer side faces. The subframe includes a connecting portion protruding away from the inner side face and engaging the movable retainer to connect the subframe to the connector assemblies. The window assembly further includes at least one sheet of light-transmitting material secured to the subframe and extending across the central opening.
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What is claimed is: 1. A partition comprising: a partition frame including a pair of horizontally spaced apart upright partition frame members, and a pair of vertically spaced apart horizontal partition frame members that are connected to the vertical frame members to define a generally rectangular frame opening therebetween; at least one connector assembly mounted to the partition frame adjacent the rectangular frame opening, the connector assembly including at least one movabl…
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- What does patent US9506247B2 cover?
- A window assembly for partition walls. The window assembly includes a plurality of connector assemblies that are configured to be connected to a partition frame around an opening through the partition frame. Each connector assembly includes a base structure and at least one movable retainer that is biased towards an engaged position. The window assembly also includes a subframe including two pa…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Steelcase Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E04B2/745. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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