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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Richard S. Hand, Holland, MI (US);
Kevin J. Longhurst, Hastings, MI (US);
Assignee:
Steelcase Development Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04B 2/76 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04B 2/76 ;
Abstract
A panel frame member defines an inner surface and has a sidewall with a row of slots therethrough for receiving support hooks of hang-on accessory units. The panel frame member includes a flexible light seal having a base portion fixed to the inner surface adjacent at least one of the slots. The light seal includes a flap connected to the base portion and extending over the slot to block light passage through the slot. The flap flexes inwardly upon insertion of a support hook to permit installation of a hang-on accessory unit.