US 2008/0185111 A1 · Partition apparatus and system

Abstract

An extendable rod has a head that captures a partition curtain and holds the curtain near a surface such as a ceiling or wall. The head has an outer surface (e.g., an upper surface when the head is abutting a ceiling) that has a deformable gripping surface. The lower surface of the head is metallic and relies upon magnetic force to capture the curtain in place on the head. In a first embodiment the lower surface has downwardly depending flanges on opposite ends. The curtain is draped over the upper surface of the head and is wrapped over the lower surface. A magnet or magnets are placed onto the lower surface, inward of the flange, capturing the curtain and holding it in place on the head. The rod is then extended so that the upper surface of the head bears against the ceiling or other surface. The magnets hold the curtain securely in place, which allows for simple installation.

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Dependent claims

A partition rod for retaining a partition curtain in a desired position relative to a surface, comprising,

a partition rod having a first end and a second end and a compression mechanism between the first and second ends, said compression mechanism configured for urging the first end away from the second end;
a head at the first end, said head having a pad configured for abutting the surface and a metallic portion opposite the pad, and a magnet attachable to the metallic portion to secure the partition curtain to the head.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Partition apparatus and system

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Partition apparatus and system

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