Patent ID: 6330773
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
An extension panel for connection to a lower panel of the type having vertical uprights defining upper ends and including a utilities passageway extending along an upper edge of the lower panel for receiving utility conduits therein, said extension panel comprising:a pair of spaced-apart upright posts, each having a lower end;at least one beam extending between said posts and rigidly interconnecting the same;a pair of structural members extending downwardly from each said lower and of each post to engage the upper ends of the vertical uprights of the lower panel and rigidly interconnect said extension panel and the lower panel;said structural members laterally spaced-apart to define a transverse, downwardly-opening utilities opening therebetween,said utilities opening positioned in alignment with said utilities passageway of the lower panel to permit utility conduits to pass through said utilities opening when said extension panel is secured to the lower panel.