SM Acoustical flat & S panel system

Abstract

The present invention is unique, novel and proprietary flat panel system, known as the SM Acoustical Flat & S Panel System (“AFSP System”) which provides a series of parts, hardware and fabrics to be used as either a room divider system or as a window treatment system, to achieve the specific results of the consumer. The present invention, and system as a whole, contains the following core categorical pieces of hardware, all of which are customizable to the specific needs and desires of the consumer: (a) a track mounting system, of which profile can be felt or wood, or any shape desired, which can be surface mounted (wall or ceiling), recessed, drop ceiling suspended, free-hanging (tension), or mounted by way of suspension (suspension rods); (b) a customizable track designed to fit with specialty gliders; (c) a customizable carrier further designed to fit with those specialty gliders; (d) fully customizable panels, made up of either solid material or soft fabric, fastened together using double sided sticking tape, self-fastening material or screen clamps, with such solid material or soft fabrics ranging from 12 mm thick to 1 mm thick; (e) a fully customizable system that is held into place by tension, floor mounted, gravity weighted or free-standing product, and (f) that such fully customizable system has a preferred stackable pattern which not only ensures a clean finished look, but also safely secures the product in a collapsed position. The objectives of this invention is to provide the industry with a new and novel system and product, to be used as a window treatment or room divider, of which looks to reconcile the aesthetic and utility properties for the customer, but also the ease of installation and functionality for the technician. In the end, the present invention, the AFSP System, as used in the area of window treatments or room dividers, is expected to result in reduction in costs, faster and easier installs, faster repairs, stronger connections, greater fluidity and functionality of the product, reduced claims of damage, and greater durability going forward.

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