Portable, temporary wall system
OwnerJames M. Hoeflerinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to temporary wall systems and their production and more particularly to portable, temporary wall systems. The wall system includes an adjustable pillar member, a panel member, and a support article arranged and disposed to secure the panel member to the adjustable pillar member. The adjustable pillar member includes a base portion and an expansion portion, and is configured to extend between opposing surfaces to provide support for the panel member when secured thereto. The base portion includes a first face, an opposing second face, and a channel formed in the first face, the channel extending from the first face towards the second face. The expansion portion is movably disposed within the channel, and at least partially extends from the first face of the base portion.
Claims18
A wall system, comprising:
- an adjustable pillar member including:
- a base portion having a first face and an opposing second face;
- a channel formed in the first face, the channel extending from the first face towards the opposing second face;
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- an expansion portion movably disposed within the channel, the expansion portion at least partially extending from the first face of the base portion comprising an elongated member having a proximal end inserted within the base portion, a distal end extending from the base portion, and an expansion plate secured to the distal end;
- wherein the elongated member includes a threaded opening formed therein, and the base portion includes a complementary threaded projection positioned within the channel, the elongated member being configured to extend from, and retract within, the channel formed in the base portion;
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- wherein the expansion plate includes a threaded member extending therefrom, the expansion plate being configured to extend from, and retract towards, the distal end of the elongated member;
- a panel member;
- and
- a support article arranged and disposed to secure the panel member to the adjustable pillar member;
- wherein the adjustable pillar member is configured to extend between opposing surfaces and support the panel member when secured thereto.
A wall system, comprising:
- at least two adjustable pillar members, each adjustable pillar member including:
- a base portion having a first face and an opposing second face;
- a channel formed in the first face, the channel extending from the first face towards the second opposing face;
- and
- an expansion portion movably disposed within the channel, the expansion portion including:
- an elongated member having a proximal end inserted within the base portion, and a distal end extending from the base portion;
- and
- an expansion plate secured to the distal end;
- wherein the elongated member includes a threaded opening formed therein, and the base portion includes a complementary threaded projection positioned within the channel, the elongated member being configured to extend from, and retract within, the channel formed in the base portion;
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- wherein the expansion plate includes a threaded member extending therefrom, the expansion plate being configured to extend from, and retract towards, the distal end of the elongated member;
- at least two panel members;
- a support article coupled to each of the adjustable pillar members, the support article arranged and disposed to secure at least one of the panel members to the adjustable pillar member;
- a clasp for securing the panel members to each other;
- and
- a leveling device for supporting the panel members between the adjustable pillar members;
- wherein the adjustable pillar member is configured to extend between opposing surfaces and provide support for the panel members when secured thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.