Richard W Hand

US Patent:

20060101724, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Nov 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/992501

Inventors:

Joshua Hoekstra - Hudsonville MI, US
Richard Hand - Pensacola FL, US

International Classification:

A47F 10/00

US Classification:

052036100

Abstract:

A partition panel and method for open office space and the like which includes a rigid skin shaped to cover at least a portion of a face of the panel and including a connector flange which extends along an upper edge of the skin and has a downwardly opening configuration defining a connector channel with at least one downwardly extending tab. A connector bracket is connected with the panel and extends across the face thereof in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one connector clip is supported on the connector bracket and includes a resiliently flexible finger to detachably, yet positively, support the skin on the frame in a hanging fashion. The tab is inserted behind the finger and is resiliently drawn toward the frame by the finger to mount the skin in a manner which permits the skin to be shifted horizontally while the skin remains attached to the frame.

US Patent:

61787027, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Apr 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/558759

Inventors:

Richard S. Hand - Holland MI
Kevin J. Longhurst - Hastings MI

Assignee:

Steelcase Development Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

E04B 276

US Classification:

52 366

Abstract:

A panel frame member defines an inner surface and has a sidewall with a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units. The panel frame member includes a flexible light seal having a base portion fixed to the inner surface adjacent at least one of the slots. The light seal includes a flap connected to the base portion and extending over the slot to block light passage through the slot. The flap flexes inwardly upon insertion of a support hook to permit installation of a hang-on accessory unit.