Patent ID: 9249568
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: E04B

Claim Text:
1. A wall system, comprising: an adjustable pillar member including: a base portion having a first face and an opposing second face; a channel formed in the first face, the channel extending from the first face towards the opposing second face; and an expansion portion movably disposed within the channel, the expansion portion at least partially extending from the first face of the base portion comprising an elongated member having a proximal end inserted within the base portion, a distal end extending from the base portion, and an expansion plate secured to the distal end; wherein the elongated member includes a threaded opening formed therein, and the base portion includes a complementary threaded projection positioned within the channel, the elongated member being configured to extend from, and retract within, the channel formed in the base portion; and wherein the expansion plate includes a threaded member extending therefrom, the expansion plate being configured to extend from, and retract towards, the distal end of the elongated member; a panel member; and a support article arranged and disposed to secure the panel member to the adjustable pillar member; wherein the adjustable pillar member is configured to extend between opposing surfaces and support the panel member when secured thereto.