Methods and apparatus for improved adjustment of partitions
OwnerJonathan M. Holman, Robert Trescotinventors
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for improved height adjustment of wall partitions. According to the present disclosure, an extendable Foot Controlled Elevator Device is placed beneath a wall partition. A user may then apply downward force on a Vertical Height Control to adjust the vertical position of the wall partition. In some embodiments, the Foot Controlled Elevator Device has a compressible base, allowing it to fit into tight areas (e.g., between toilets in a restroom under construction). In other embodiments, one or more Foot Controlled Elevator Devices may be linked, allowing for better control over the wall divider and simultaneous or distinct control of the respective Foot Controlled Elevator Devices.
Claims20
A foot-controlled elevator device comprising:
- a base comprising a rigid structure with a top portion with a fixture for receiving a vertical height actuator and a lower portion for stabilizing the base on a floor;
- a vertical height actuator coupled to the top portion of the top portion of the base;
- a vertical height controller coupled to the vertical height actuator and capable of adjusting the height of the vertical height actuator relative to the base;
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- a saddle coupled to a top of the vertical height actuator and having planar dimensions capable of supporting a an architectural divider panel in a vertical position.
A method for installing a wall divider, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a first foot-controlled elevator device under a divider panel, wherein the foot-controlled elevator device comprises a first base, a first vertical height actuator mounted thereon, a first vertical height control for adjusting the height of the first vertical height actuator, and a first saddle mounted on top of the first vertical height actuator;
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- applying a force to the first vertical height control until the divider panel has reached a desired height.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.