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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 1999
Filed:
Jan. 09, 1998
Steven F Goodman, Wyoming, MI (US);
Kenneth D Brickner, Wyoming, MI (US);
Allen C Hager, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Daniel V Constantino, Wayland, MI (US);
Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A partition construction includes a partition frame having a frame member. A cover panel covers a side of the partition frame. The partition includes a connection system on the cover panel that releasable attaches the cover panel to the partition frame. The connection system includes a plurality of top clips on the cover panel adjacent an upper edge that positively engage the partition frame. The connection system further includes a plurality of bottom fingers extending below a lower edge of the cover panel and engaging at least a selected one of a lower cover panel and a frame member located below the cover panel in a juxtaposed relationship.