Patent ID: 6761004
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
An assembly for positioning and arranging one or more rigid compressed straw panels to divide or partition interior building space, said panels being comprised of compressed straw or other cellulose-based fibers arranged in a matrix and having a substantially rectangular shape with a front and rear face, said faces situated in substantially parallel planes and further having a top edge, a bottom edge, a right edge and a left edge with four corners formed at the junctures between said edges, said system comprising:a rigid perimeter frame disposable about the edges of said panel, said frame especially adapted to receive and securely hold a compressed straw panel, said perimeter frame being substantially flush with said front and rear face of said straw panel and having a leg reception means disposed substantially near each corner; first and second base legs, said base legs each having a top and bottom end said top end suitable for slidable attachment to a said perimeter frame such that interference with and penetration into said straw panel is prohibited; a floor member, said floor member having a generally elongated shape and having a first and second end, said floor member suitable for attachment to said bottom end of said base legs; and a plurality of panel connector means, said panel connector means each having at least one end suitable for slidable attachment to said perimeter frame, and each further having a joining hole suitable for joining with other connector means.