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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
May. 27, 2009
Michael J. Feldpausch, Middleville, MI (US);
Marvin C. Knauf, Conklin, MI (US);
Bradley D. Youngs, Byron Center, MI (US);
Mark T. Slager, Caledonia, MI (US);
Kurt R. Heidmann, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
John R. Hamilton, San Rafael, CA (US);
Ryan Geister, Alto, MI (US);
Michael J. Feldpausch, Middleville, MI (US);
Marvin C. Knauf, Conklin, MI (US);
Bradley D. Youngs, Byron Center, MI (US);
Mark T. Slager, Caledonia, MI (US);
Kurt R. Heidmann, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
John R. Hamilton, San Rafael, CA (US);
Ryan Geister, Alto, MI (US);
Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A beam assembly for subdividing a floor plan area comprises a horizontally-extending beam member including an interiorly-facing surface, a bottom wall having at least one aperture extending therethrough, and at least one horizontally-extending lower frame member located below the beam member. The beam assembly further comprises at least one vertical frame member extending between and coupled with the beam member and the at least one lower frame member, wherein the at least one vertical frame member extends through the at least one aperture and the bottom wall of the beam member and interferingly engages the interior-facing surface of the beam member.