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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2001
Michael L. Waalkes, Athens, AL (US);
Marcus K. Pressnell, Athens, AL (US);
Mark T. Slager, Kentwood, MI (US);
Michael R. Shields, Greensboro, NC (US);
Brian J. Kane, San Francisco, CA (US);
Robin Christopher, Athens, AL (US);
Dennis J. Boyle, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Peter N. Skillman, San Carlos, CA (US);
Charles A. Seiber, Atherton, CA (US);
Joseph Chang, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Richard S. Hand, Holland, MI (US);
Douglas L. Scheerhorn, Byron Center, MI (US);
Steelcase Development Corporation, Caledonia, MI (US);
Abstract
A knock-down partition panel frame includes a pair of spaced apart generally upright posts, each having at least one receptacle defining a tapered surface. The partition panel frame further includes at least one generally horizontal member extending between and interconnecting the posts. The horizontal member includes fastenerless connectors at opposite ends thereof, each having at least one connecting element engaging with the tapered surface to thereby securely interconnect the posts and the horizontal member to define a rigid partition frame having an interior space. A cover panel is secured to the partition frame, and closes off at least a portion of the interior space.