David A Gerali

US Patent:

20030196297, Oct 23, 2003

Filed:

Oct 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/263368

Inventors:

David Gerali - Mount Prospect IL, US
Tim Schnittker - Elmhurst IL, US
Henri Lodewyck - Clarendon Hills IL, US
Charles Gambo - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

E05D007/12

US Classification:

016/382000

Abstract:

A partition apparatus or system having one or more panels each releasably fixed with respect to a hinge element. The hinge element has at least one hinge leaf, each with an outer edge. Each hinge leaf has at least one opening, preferably multiple openings, extending from the outer edge in a direction inward toward the hinge pin. The panel at least partially defines a slot. A male connector is mounted within the slot. The hinge leaf can be inserted within the slot so that the male connector engages within the opening of the hinge leaf. The opening of the hinge leaf can be shaped so that the hinge element is releasably fixed with respect to the panel.

US Patent:

20060026798, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Oct 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/242551

Inventors:

David Gerali - South Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

E05D 5/00

US Classification:

016382000

Abstract:

A partition apparatus or system having one or more panels each releasably fixed with respect to a hinge element. The hinge element includes a first collar fixedly connected to a first hinge leaf and positioned about a hinge pin. The first collar forms a cam surface. A second collar is fixedly connected to a second hinge leaf and positioned about the hinge pin with respect to the first collar. The second collar forms a follower surface that cooperates with the cam surface, wherein at least a portion of the follower surface contacts at least a portion of the cam surface.