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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2000
Jonathan J. King, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Alan E. Rheault, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
John S. Malnor, East Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Joel T. Ruiter, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Steelcase Development Corporation, Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
A partition panel for office systems includes a rigid panel frame having a generally rectangular perimeter and a generally rectangular opening therethrough. The panel frame has a base configured to abuttingly support the panel frame freestanding on a floor surface. The panel frame includes a row of openings configured to support hang-on accessories. The partition panel also includes at least four H-shaped connectors, each of which is secured to said panel frame adjacent each side of the rectangular opening. A rigid sheet is secured to the frame by the connectors, and spans at least a substantial portion of the rectangular opening.