Patent ID: 7051482
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A partition for open office space and the like, comprising: a rigid frame adapted to be supported in a generally vertical orientation along an associated floor surface to partition the open office space into individual workstations, and including: a first connector disposed on said frame at a predetermined location; a second connector spaced vertically apart from said first connector; a third connector spaced horizontally apart from said first and second connectors; a fourth connector spaced vertically apart from said third connector and horizontally apart from said first and second connectors; a cover adapted for connection with said frame to cover at least a portion of said frame, and including: a fifth connector engaging said first connector in a manner which generally prevents both horizontal and vertical movement of said fifth connector relative to said first connector; a sixth connector spaced vertically apart from said fifth connector, and engaging said second connector in a manner which generally prevents horizontal movement of said sixth connector relative to said second connector, yet permits predetermined vertical movement of said sixth connector relative to said second connector; a seventh connector spaced horizontally apart from said fifth and sixth connectors, and engaging said third connector in a manner which generally prevents vertical movement of said seventh connector relative to said third connector, yet permits predetermined horizontal movement of said seventh connector relative to said third connector; and an eighth connector spaced vertically apart from said seventh connector and horizontally apart from said fifth and sixth connectors, and engaging said fourth connector in a manner which permits both predetermined horizontal and vertical movement of said eighth connector relative to said fourth connector.