Modular temorary barrier system
OwnerJames E. Dunksinventor
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Abstract
A modular temporary barrier system includes a plurality of panel members having adjoining edges. Each panel member comprises a foam core and exterior sheathing disposed thereon. Connecting structure associated with the panels is constructed and arranged to removably connect adjoining edges of adjacent panel members to one another. Each panel member includes joint structure forming an aperture extending vertically between an upper periphery of each panel member and a lower periphery of each panel member that is configured to receive the connecting structure.
Claims21
A modular temporary barrier system, comprising:
- a plurality of panel members, said panel members having adjoining edges, each panel member comprising a foam core and exterior sheathing disposed on opposite sides thereof;
- and
- connecting structure associated with said panel members and constructed and arranged to removably connect said adjoining edges of adjacent panel members to one another by friction fit to form a wall,
- each panel member including joint structure extending along the adjoining edges of each panel member and being configured to removably receive the connecting structure.
A method of using a barrier system in a construction area using a plurality of panel members having adjoining edges, each panel member comprising a foam core and exterior sheathing disposed thereon, each of the panels including a first U-shaped portion and a second U-shaped portion, each of which being configured to receive connecting structure and having an open portion facing outward when the panel member is disposed vertically and connecting structure associated with the panels and the first and second U-shaped portions and being constructed and arranged to removably connect adjoining edges of adjacent panel members to one another, comprising, in order:
- assembling the panel members by connecting said adjoining edges with said connecting structure to create a wall at least partially blocking a view of the construction area from trafficked areas thereof;
- disassembling the panel members by separating said adjoining edges at said connecting structure;
- reassembling the panel members at a second construction area by connecting said adjoining edges with the same connecting structure employed in said assembling, at least partially blocking a view of the second construction area from trafficked areas thereof.
A modular temporary barrier system, comprising:
- a plurality of panel members, said panel members having adjoining edges, each panel member comprising a foam core and exterior sheathing disposed on opposite sides thereof;
- and
- connecting structure associated with said panels and constructed and arranged to removably connect said adjoining edges of adjacent panel members to one another,
- each panel member having an aperture formed therein that extends along the adjoining edges of the panel member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.