Patent Publication Number: US-2022235546-A1

Title: Square Leg Utility

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally relates to room furniture. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable room divider for partitioning or dividing a larger enclosed space such as a room or workspace or other enclosed environments into smaller areas. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Room dividers or wall partitions or partition systems are generally used to divide large enclosed spaces such as rooms or halls or workspace environments into smaller (private) areas. Room dividers help occupants have personal privacy from others. Most room dividers provide movable freestanding screens that are relatively inexpensive and permit the formation of smaller areas in a variety of sizes and shapes. 
     Several room dividers have been disclosed in the past. An example of a room divider is disclosed in a U.S. Pat. No. 8,893,762, entitled “Expandable Portable Wall Partition” (“the &#39;762 Patent”). The &#39;762 Patent discloses a horizontally expandable, portable wall partition that is incrementally expandable between a closed position and an open position. The portable wall partition consists of several upright panel members that are sidewardly adjacent and vertically parallel to one another. These panel members are interconnected by connectors that allow the panels to slide past one another from the closed position to the expanded position. 
     Another example is disclosed in a U.S. Pat. No. 5,214,885, entitled “Portable Room Divider” (“the &#39;885 Patent”). The &#39;885 Patent discloses a combination cabinet-room divider including at least one storage compartment which contains a plurality of folded wall panels. The panels can be removed and unfolded to form a wall that is anchored at one end to the cabinet. 
     Yet another example is disclosed in a U.S. Pat. No. 7,213,632, entitled “Portable Folding Room Dividing Partition” (“the &#39;632 Patent”). The &#39;632 Patent discloses a portable folding room partition having five articulated panels with wheels including two panels located at the ends of the partition which comprise carrier panels that serve as stabilizing elements for imparting movement to several intermediate panels as the partition is folded or unfolded. 
     Yet another example is disclosed in a U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,784, entitled “Stabilized Portable Room Divider” (“the &#39;784 Patent”). The &#39;784 Patent discloses a portable room divider including a plurality of wall panels interconnected by hinges. 
     Although the above-discussed disclosures provide different room dividers, they have a few problems. For instance, the room dividers take up a lot of space even in their folded or collapsed configuration due to their construction. Further, vertical poles or members that help the room dividers to stand over a surface retain their length as they cannot be folded or collapsed. This poses a problem during the storage and transportation of room dividers. Further, it takes considerable time to install and uninstall existing room dividers due to their complex structural features. 
     Therefore, there is a need for a portable room divider that is easy to install and uninstall, which can be broken down into smaller parts for easy storage and transport while retaining its structural stability. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable room divider for partitioning an enclosed space and avoids the drawback of known room dividers. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable room divider that is easy to install and uninstall by a single user. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable room divider that allows users to divide up larger spaces into smaller separate spaces or create additional workspaces in an enclosed space such as a home, office, college, or any other building/structure. 
     It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a portable room divider having unique base legs that may be in the shape of an arc or any other shape capable of supporting vertical poles. 
     It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a portable room divider having unique connectors for connecting the base legs to vertical poles and vertical poles to horizontal poles. 
     In order to overcome the limitations here stated, the present invention provides a portable room divider. The portable room divider provides two base legs placed apart from one another. Each of the base legs includes a vertical pole with a receiving opening. The portable room divider presents two vertical poles. Each of the two vertical poles connect a base leg of the base legs. The portable room divider includes two horizontal poles, one connecting the vertical poles at the top and another connecting the vertical poles at the bottom. 
     Here, each of two vertical poles provide a two-part configuration in that each vertical pole includes two smaller poles i.e., half-length poles. The smaller poles connect in a snap-fit or button release mechanism. Further, each of the two horizontal poles provide a two-part configuration in that each horizontal pole includes two smaller poles i.e., half-length poles. The smaller horizontal poles connect in a screw/thread mechanism. 
     The portable room divider includes connectors, each having a tapered portion and a flat surface. The connectors help to connect the horizontal poles to the vertical poles. Further, the connectors help to connect the vertical poles to the base legs. 
     The portable room divider presents a fabric or screen. The fabric provides a non-see-through or non-transparent or opaque material that obscures the view from one side to another. A user places the portable room divider in an enclosed space such as a room, office, garage, college, school, hospital, church, or any other enclosed space. The portable room divider creates separate or private spaces within the enclosed space. 
     In one implementation, the portable room divider presents an H-shaped leg and/or elongated frames to connect to the vertical poles. The H-shaped leg and/or elongated frames help to connect multiple fabrics and place the portable room divider in a variety of configurations such as at an angle or in a straight-like configuration to separate the enclosed space in a variety of ways. 
     In another advantageous feature of the present invention, the portable room divider allows a user to uninstall each of the vertical poles and horizontal poles into smaller parts thereby making it easy for storage and transportation. The smaller vertical poles and horizontal poles, the legs and the fabric fit in a small box which the user can carry easily. The fabric folds easily and retains its shape and size even after repeated use. 
     In another advantageous feature of the present invention, the portable room divider allows carving out separate (private) space without having to create permanent or expensive temporary structures. The portable room divider installs and uninstalls easily when compared to rigid structures as known in the art. The portable room divider allows a single user to install or uninstall with just a screwdriver without needing help from another individual. 
     Features and advantages of the invention hereof will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of selected embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying FIGUREs. As will become apparent, the disclosed invention is capable of modifications in various respects, all without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and the description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, which are provided as illustrative examples of the invention as to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It will be noted that throughout the appended drawings, like features are identified by like reference numerals. Notably, the FIGUREs and examples are not meant to limit the scope of the present invention to a single embodiment, but other embodiments are possible by way of interchange of some or all of the described or illustrated elements and, further, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a portable room divider used in an office environment to partition workstations, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIGS. 2A through 2G  illustrate various features of the portable room divider; 
         FIGS. 3A and 3B  illustrate features of connecting horizontal poles to vertical poles; 
         FIGS. 4A and 4B  illustrate a feature of connecting fabric to the horizontal poles; 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a feature of connecting vertical poles to horizontal poles and base legs; 
         FIG. 6A  illustrates a perspective view of a portable room divider, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6B  is a top view of the center legs of the portable room divider shown in  FIG. 6A ; 
         FIG. 7A  illustrates a perspective view of a portable room divider, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7B  is a front view of the center legs of the portable room divider shown in  FIG. 7A ; 
         FIG. 8A  illustrates a perspective view of a portable room divider, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8B  is a top view of the center legs of the portable room divider shown in  FIG. 8A ; and 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a perspective view of a portable room divider, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
     The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments in which the presently disclosed invention may be practiced. The term “exemplary” used throughout this description means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and should not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The detailed description includes specific details for providing a thorough understanding of the presently disclosed portable room divider. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the presently disclosed invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in functional or conceptual diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the presently disclosed portable room divider. 
     In the present specification, an embodiment showing a singular component should not be considered limiting. Rather, the invention preferably encompasses other embodiments including a plurality of the same component, and vice-versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise herein. Moreover, the applicant does not intend for any term in the specification to be ascribed an uncommon or special meaning unless explicitly set forth as such. Further, the present invention encompasses present and future known equivalents to the known components referred to herein by way of illustration. 
     Although the present invention describes a portable room divider, it is to be further understood that numerous changes may arise in the details of the embodiments of the portable room divider. It is contemplated that all such changes and additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of this invention. 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. 
     It should be understood that the present invention describes a portable room divider for partitioning an enclosed space. The portable room divider includes base legs placed apart from one another. Each of the base legs includes a vertical pole with a receiving opening. The portable room divider includes vertical poles, each of the vertical poles connects a base leg of the base legs. The portable room divider includes horizontal poles connecting the vertical poles at the top and bottom. The horizontal poles hold the fabric. The base legs, the vertical poles, the horizontal poles, and the fabric provide a freestanding structure to partition an enclosed space. 
     Various features and embodiments of a portable room divider for partitioning an enclosed space are explained in conjunction with the description of  FIGS. 1 to 9 . 
       FIG. 1  shows an exemplary environment  10  of the portable room divider  12  partitioning a workspace environment into two smaller areas or separate workstations  14 . The portable room divider  12  presents a pair of base legs  16  placed apart from one another.  FIG. 2A  shows a perspective view of a base leg  16 , in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Each base leg  16  presents free ends  18  that rest on a surface such as the ground. The shape of the base legs  16  allow the portable room divider  12  to have minimum contact with the ground i.e., through the free ends  18 . This allows for ease in maintaining a clean environment in the enclosed space such as a workspace environment where the portable room divider  12  is used. In one example, each of the free ends  18  provide a cap-like structure (not shown) made of soft material. The cap-like structure prevents damaging the surface upon which the portable room divider  12  is placed upright on the surface/ground. Each base leg  16  contains an opening for receiving a vertical pole  19  for connecting vertical pole  20  with the base leg  16 . Specifically, each vertical pole receiving opening  19  receives a vertical pole  20  i.e., first vertical pole  22  to connect to a base leg  16 . 
       FIG. 2B  shows an exploded view of one of the vertical poles  20 . Here, the vertical pole  20  indicates an upright pole or upright member that perpendicularly positions with respect to the ground. The vertical poles  20  encompass the first vertical pole  22  and the second vertical pole  24 . The first vertical pole  22  provides a hollow structure with the first opening  26  at one end. The first vertical pole  22  is made of metal, plastic, or any other suitable material. The first vertical pole  22  presents a second opening  28  for receiving a horizontal pole or horizontal member  50 . The first vertical pole includes a section  30  that extends from the first vertical pole  22 . Here, the section  30  has a diameter that is less than the first vertical pole  22 . Section  30  presents button  32  extending from its surface. 
     The second vertical pole  24  contains a third opening  32  for receiving a section  30  to connect the first vertical pole  22  to the second vertical pole  24 . The second vertical pole  24  contains a button receiving opening  34  for receiving a button  32 . Here, the button  32  enters the button receiving opening  34  to firmly connect the first vertical pole  22  and the second vertical pole  24 .  FIG. 2C  shows the first vertical pole  22  connected to the second vertical pole  24 . The second vertical pole  24  contains a fourth opening  36  for connecting the horizontal pole  50 . The second vertical pole  24  presents a head portion  38 . 
     The vertical poles  20  connect to a base leg  16 .  FIG. 2D  shows a feature of connecting a vertical pole  20  i.e., first vertical pole  22  to a base leg  16 . The vertical pole  20  connects to the first connector  40  which in turn connects to a base leg  16 .  FIG. 2E  shows the first connector  40  having a cylindrical-like structure with the fifth opening  42 . The first connector  40  presents a first tapered section  44 . The vertical pole receiving opening  19  of the base leg  16  receives the first tapered section  44 . The first tapered section  44  fits into the vertical pole receiving opening  19  and presents a flat surface to connect the first vertical pole  22 . Subsequently, the first fastener  46  inserts through the vertical pole receiving opening  19 , fifth opening  42 , and the first opening  26  to connect the base leg  16  and the first vertical pole  22 . 
     The portable room divider  12  includes a pair of horizontal poles or horizontal members  50 . Each pair of horizontal poles  50  includes a first horizontal pole  52  and a second horizontal pole  58 .  FIG. 2F  shows an exploded view of the horizontal pole  50  having a first horizontal pole  52  and a second horizontal pole  58 . The first horizontal pole  52  provides a hollow structure with a sixth opening  54  and a seventh opening  56 . Each of the sixth openings  54  and the seventh openings  56  presents a hollow structure with inner treading (not shown). Here, the seventh opening  56  indicates a female member for receiving a male member  60  of the second horizontal pole  58 . The second horizontal pole  58  presents a male member  60  and an eighth opening  62 . The male member  60  includes a threaded portion. A user inserts the male member  60  into the seventh opening or female member  56  and turns or rotates the second horizontal pole  58  to connect to the first horizontal pole  52 .  FIG. 2G  shows the second horizontal pole  58  connecting the first horizontal pole  52 , in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 3A  illustrates a feature of connecting the horizontal poles  50  to one of the vertical poles  20 . Each of the horizontal poles  50  presents a second connector  64  to connect to the pair of vertical poles  20 . The second connector  64  has a cylindrical-like structure with a ninth opening  66 .  FIG. 3B  shows the second connector  64  in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The second connector  64  presents a second tapered section  68 . At the bottom, the second opening  28  receives the second tapered section  68 . Here, the second tapered section  68  inserts in a second opening  28  and presents a flat surface to connect the first horizontal pole  52 . Subsequently, the second fastener  70  inserts through the second opening  28 , the ninth opening  66 , and the sixth opening  54  to connect the first vertical pole  22  and the first horizontal pole  52 . Similarly, the first horizontal pole  52  connects to the second vertical pole  24  at the top. Here, the fourth opening  36  receives the second tapered section  68  such that the flat surface of the second tapered section  68  connects the first horizontal pole  52 . Subsequently, the second fastener  70  inserts through the fourth opening  36 , the ninth opening  66 , and the sixth opening  54  to connect the first vertical pole  22  and the first horizontal pole  52 . 
     After connecting the horizontal poles  50  to one side of vertical pole  20 , the horizontal poles  50  receive a fabric or screen  72  as shown in  FIG. 4A . Fabric  72  indicates a sheet made of cotton, or fibre, or synthetic material such as nylon, polyester, acrylic, or spandex, or any other suitable material. Fabric  72  presents a non-see-through or non-transparent or opaque material that obscures the view from one side to another. Fabric  72  presents a lightweight, soft, and smooth or rugged configuration. Fabric  72  has properties allowing it to stretch over its normal/original size or configuration without breaking or tearing off and still recover to its original shape and size/length. In other words, fabric  72  presents a flexible material that stretches and recovers to its original shape and size/length. Fabric  72  provides a suitable strength and required durability. Fabric  72  is resistant to body oils, heat, perspiration, chemical solvents, lotions, or other extreme environmental conditions. Fabric  72  is washable and does not lose any of its properties even after repeated use. Fabric  72  contains horizontal pole receiving sections  74  at both ends i.e., at the top and bottom.  FIG. 4B  shows fabric  72  having a horizontal pole receiving section  74  through which the horizontal poles  50  draw through and connect. The user pulls fabric  72  until fabric  72  reaches closer to vertical pole  20  ( FIG. 4A ). 
     Subsequently, the user connects another vertical pole  20  to the second horizontal poles  58  at the bottom and top as explained above. At the bottom, the second fastener  70  inserts through the second opening  28 , the ninth opening  66  and the eighth opening  62  to connect the first vertical pole  22  and the second horizontal pole  58 . Similarly, the first horizontal pole  52  connects to the second vertical pole  24  at the top. Here, the fourth opening  36  receives the second tapered section  68  such that the flat surface of the second tapered section  68  connects the second horizontal pole  58 . Subsequently, the second fastener  70  inserts through the fourth opening  36 , the ninth opening  66 , and the eighth opening  62  to connect the second vertical pole  22  and the second horizontal pole  58 , as shown in  FIG. 5 . 
     The portable room divider  12  presents a total dimension of 71″ Width×72″ Height. Here, the horizontal poles  50  have a total length of approximately 70″ inches in that each of the first horizontal poles  52  and the second horizontal poles have a length of approximately 35″. However, each of the first horizontal poles  52  and second horizontal poles  58  may have different dimensions from one another and have a total length of 70″ inches when connected. Further, each side of the vertical poles  20  have a total length of approximately 70″ inches in that each of the first vertical poles  22  and the second vertical poles  24  have a length of approximately 35-36″ inches. However, each of the first vertical poles  22  and the second vertical poles  24  may have different dimensions from one another and have a total length of approximately 70″ inches when connected. The base legs  16  raises the height of the portable room divider  12  by approximately 2 to 6 inches. Fabric  72  comes in a variety of colors as desired by the user. In one example, the base legs  16 , vertical poles  24 , and horizontal poles  50  come in a dark grey color and offer a neat and classic look in the enclosed space. 
     The portable room divider  12  stands vertically (upright) with support from the base legs  16  and acts as a freestanding structure for use in a variety of enclosed spaces. For example, the portable room divider  12  is ideal for use in enclosed spaces such as homes, office environments, garages, patios, kitchens, restaurants, balconies, schools, colleges, churches, or any other enclosed space. The portable room divider allows the user to carve out separate (private) spaces without having to create permanent or expensive temporary structures. The portable room divider  12  installs and uninstalls easily. For instance, the user uninstalls the vertical poles  20  by releasing the button  34  to separate the first vertical pole from the second vertical pole  24 . The user unscrews or rotates the second horizontal pole  58  to separate the first horizontal pole  52  and the second horizontal pole  58 . Further, the user unscrews the fasteners  46 ;  70  to uninstall the base legs  16 . The user then folds the fabric  72 . This way, the portable room divider  12  allows a single user to install or uninstall with just a screwdriver and without needing help from another individual. After uninstalling the base legs  16 , the vertical poles  24 , the horizontal poles  50 , and the fabric  72 , the portable room divider  12  folds and allows for easy storage and transportation. 
       FIG. 6A  shows a perspective view of the portable room divider  100 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  100  presents a center leg  102 .  FIG. 6B  shows a top view of the center leg  102 . The center leg  102  presents an H-shaped frame  104  having first leg supports  106 . Each of the first leg supports  106  presents a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the first leg supports  106  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. The H-shaped frame  104  contains the first vertical pole receiving openings  108  configured to receive the center vertical poles  110 . In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  100  includes two center vertical poles  110  for providing two fabrics or screens  124  at an angle from one another, as shown in  FIG. 6A . Each of the center vertical poles  110  have a similar configuration as the vertical poles  20  explained above. In one example, the center vertical poles  110  include connectors  112  for keeping together the center vertical poles  110  in proper alignment and perpendicularly with respect to the ground. 
     Further, the portable room divider  100  includes side legs  114  placed at a distance from the center leg  102 . Each of the side legs  114  presents an elongated frame  116  with second leg supports  118 . Each of the second leg supports  118  presents a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the second leg supports  118  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the elongated frames  116  encompass a second vertical pole receiving opening  120  for receiving a side vertical pole  122 . Each of the side vertical poles  122  have a similar configuration as the vertical poles  20  explained above. The portable room divider  100  includes horizontal poles  124  similar to the horizontal poles  50  explained above. The horizontal poles  124  receive fabric  126  and connect the center vertical poles  110  and side vertical poles  122 . The horizontal poles  124  connect to the vertical poles  110  and the side vertical poles  122  via a connector (not shown, similar to connector  64 ). 
     The portable room divider  100  illustrates a feature of connecting two portable room dividers  10  as explained using  FIG. 1  with the help of the H-shaped frame  104 . Further, the portable room divider  100  allows to partition enclosed spaces at an angle with support from the H-shaped frame  104  and the side legs  114 . Each of the elongated frames  116  at the ends rest in a substantially perpendicular orientation to horizontal poles  124 . This allows the portable room divider  100  to withstand small and external forces and stand freely on the ground. 
       FIG. 7A  shows a perspective view of a portable room divider  200 , in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  200  presents a set (two) of first or center legs  202  placed apart from one another.  FIG. 7B  shows a front view of the center leg  202 . Each of the center legs  202  present a first elongated frame  204  placed horizontally with respect to the ground. The first elongated frame  204  contains the first leg supports  206 , each in a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the first leg supports  206  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the center legs  202  contain the first vertical pole receiving openings  208  configured to receive the center vertical poles  210 . In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  200  includes two center legs  202 , each receiving two center vertical poles  210  for holding three fabrics or screens  226  (three times the length of the portable room divider  10 ) in a straight-line alignment, as shown in  FIG. 7A . Each of the center vertical poles  210  have a similar configuration as the vertical pole  20  explained above. In one example, the center vertical poles  210  include connectors  212  for keeping the center vertical poles  210  in proper alignment and perpendicular with respect to the ground. 
     Further, the portable room divider  200  includes second legs  214  placed at a distance/side and far from the center vertical poles  210 . Here, the second legs  214  rest on the ground substantially perpendicular to the center legs  202 . Each of the second legs  214  presents an elongated frame  216  having the second leg supports  218 . Each of the second leg supports  218  presents a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the second leg supports  218  provides a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the elongated frames  216  encompass a second vertical pole receiving opening  220  for receiving the side vertical pole  222 . Each of the side vertical poles  222  has a similar configuration as the vertical pole  20  explained above. The portable room divider  200  includes horizontal poles  224  similar to the horizontal poles  50  explained above. The horizontal poles  224  hold fabric  226  and connect the center vertical poles  210  and side vertical poles  222 . The horizontal poles  224  connect to center vertical poles  210  and side vertical poles  222  via a connector (not shown, similar to connector  64 ). 
     The portable room divider  200  acts as a longer partition wall and allows to partition enclosed spaces with support from the center legs  202  and the side legs  214 . Each of the second elongated frames  216  at the ends rest substantially perpendicular to horizontal poles  224 . This allows the portable room divider  200  to withstand small and external forces and stand freely on the ground. 
       FIG. 8A  shows a perspective view of a portable room divider  300 , in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  300  presents a set of (two) first or center legs  302  placed apart from one another.  FIG. 8B  shows a front view of the center leg  302 . Each of the center legs  302  contains an elongated rod  304  placed perpendicular with respect to the ground. The elongated rod  304  contains the first leg supports  306 , each having a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the first leg supports  306  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the center legs  302  contains tubes  308  configured to receive the center vertical poles  310 . In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  300  includes two center legs  302 , each receiving two center vertical poles  310  for providing three fabrics or screens  326  (three times the length of the portable room divider  10 ) in a straight-line alignment, as shown in  FIG. 8A . Each of the center vertical poles  310  have a similar configuration as the vertical pole  20  explained above. In one example, the center vertical poles  310  include connectors  312  for keeping together the center vertical poles  310  in proper alignment and perpendicular with respect to the ground. 
     Further, the portable room divider  300  includes second legs  314  placed at a distance/side and far from the center vertical poles  310 . Here, the second legs  314  rest on the ground substantially perpendicular to the first legs  302 . Each of the second legs  314  presents an elongated frame  316  having second leg supports  318 . Each of the second leg supports  318  presents a cup-shaped structure that touches the ground. Each of the second leg supports  318  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the elongated frames  316  encompass a second vertical pole receiving opening  320  for receiving the side vertical pole  322 . Each of the side vertical poles  322  has a similar configuration as the vertical pole  20  explained above. The portable room divider  300  includes horizontal poles  324  similar to horizontal poles  50  explained above. The horizontal poles  324  holds fabric  326  and connects the center vertical poles  310  and side vertical poles  322 . The horizontal poles  324  connect to the vertical poles  310  and the side vertical poles  322  via a connector (not shown, similar to connector  64 ). 
     The portable room divider  300  acts as a longer partition wall and allows the user to partition enclosed spaces with support from the first legs  302  and side legs  314 . Each of the second elongated frames  316  at the ends rest in a substantially perpendicular position to the horizontal poles  324 . This allows the portable room divider  300  to withstand small and external forces and stand freely on the ground. 
       FIG. 9  shows a perspective view of the portable room divider  400 , in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. In the current embodiment, the portable room divider  400  contains legs  402  placed at a distance similar to the base legs  16  in  FIG. 1 . Each of legs  402  presents an elongated frame  404  with leg supports  406 . Each of the leg supports  406  presents a cup-shaped structure that contacts the ground. Each of the leg supports  406  provide a soft material to prevent scratching or damaging the ground. Each of the elongated frames  404  encompass vertical pole receiving opening  408  for receiving the vertical pole  410 . Each of the vertical poles  410  has a similar configuration as the vertical pole  20  explained above. The portable room divider  400  includes horizontal poles  412  similar to the horizontal poles  50  explained above. The horizontal poles  412  hold fabric  414  and connects the vertical poles  410 . The horizontal poles  412  connect to the vertical poles  410  via a connector (not shown, similar to connector  64 ). 
     The presently disclosed portable room divider allows the user to carve out separate spaces of varied length using inexpensive materials. The freestanding portable room divider allows the user to use it to partition any enclosed space into smaller spaces. Further, the portable room divider is very easy to assemble as it just requires a screwdriver to connect the vertical poles and the horizontal poles with the help of a connector and fastener. 
     Although it is explained that each of the vertical poles and the horizontal poles come in a two-part configuration, a person skilled in the art appreciates that each of the vertical poles and horizontal poles can be a single component. 
     A person skilled in the art appreciates that the portable room divider may come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the need of the user. Further, different materials in addition to or instead of the materials described herein may also be used and such implementations may be construed to be within the scope of the present invention. Further, many changes in the design and placement of components may take place without deviating from the scope of the presently disclosed portable room divider. 
     In the above description, numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of some embodiments, specific components, devices, methods, in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that these specific details need not be employed, and should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention. 
     In the development of any actual implementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer&#39;s specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints. Such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but may nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill. Hence as various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. 
     The foregoing description of embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the novel principles and invention disclosed herein may be applied to other embodiments without the use of the innovative faculty. It is contemplated that additional embodiments are within the spirit and true scope of the disclosed invention.