Patent ID: 6012504
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: E04B,E06B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for providing visual privacy across an interval between first and second vertical surfaces defined in an open plan furniture arrangement which is utilized on a generally horizontal surface, said system comprising:a first retractable panel comprising a spring-loaded roller having a longitudinal channel and a flexible material having first and second ends coiled about said roller, said flexible material comprising a first material layer laminated to a second material layer, said second material layer extending beyond said first material layer at said first end and having a crimp secured thereto that is slidably engagable with said longitudinal channel to secure said first end of said flexible material to said roller;a first housing having a longitudinal gap, said first housing to be secured to said first vertical surface and including means for mounting said first retractable panel within said first housing to permit it to be withdrawn and retracted through said longitudinal gap and deployed in at least one direction relative to said first housing;first drawing means for drawing said first retractable panel across said interval; andfirst securing means for securing said first retractable panel to said second vertical surface in a closed position.