U.S. patents available from 1976 to present.
U.S. patent applications available from 2005 to present.

Icon_funbox Quotables

"Transmission of documents via telephone wires is possible in principle, but the apparatus required is so expensive that it will never become a practical proposition."

Dennis Gabor, British physicist

Newsletter  PatentStorm News

Make the Most of Our Site

See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.

Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.

Registered users: Manage your profile.

 

Class 52/240 - With tensioning means


Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure including supporting means which are tensioned
No. of patents: 27
Last issue date: 08/14/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7254850Radial arm system for patient care equipment
A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored...
08/14/2007
7216466Universal ridge clip
The present invention is a universal ridge clip for attachment of a ridge cap along the peak of a centrally located roof ridge, usually on metal buildings. The clip may also be used on a “hip” roof application. The ridge clip is of a construction such that it pr...
05/15/2007
7093398Wall panel assembly and method of assembly
A wall assembly includes at least two panel elements which are configured for contiguous placement adjacent to one another. Each of the panel elements defines a hollow internal passageway. The panels are configured to permit a contiguous placement whereby the respec...
08/22/2006
7065811Radial arm system for patient care equipment
A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored...
06/27/2006
7030199Method for producing water-soluble or water-swellable polymerizates with a very low residual monomer content, products produced according to this method and the use thereof
The invention relates to a process for producing water-soluble or water-swellable polymer products from acrylic acid and/or acrylic acid derivatives partially or completely neutralized with nitrogen compounds and with exceedingly low levels of residual monomers, whi...
04/18/2006
6430880Display panel with deployable vertical stabilization
A modular display panel and edge latching system therefor which employs concealed movable latching mechanism that can be actuated between adjacent panels set up, for example, on a floor to lock the panels into vertical alignment and against any tendency o...
08/13/2002
6425219Modular partition system
A modular partition system is based upon a panel frame structure formed of vertical members of substantially lesser thickness than the panels to be formed, which may be joined end-to-end in a modular manner, and side-by-side to join vertical ends of adjac...
07/30/2002
6415568Partition, in particular for exhibition and show stands
Partitions are provided, in particular for exhibition or show stands. These partitions can be assembled from a plurality of inherently rigid wall elements, which are each essentially formed from a frame and at least two panel plates covering the frame on ...
07/09/2002
6393782Stackable wall panel system
A stackable wall panel system including at least one upper and lower wall panel and a first and second post. The second post is disposed on the first post. One or more upper wall panels are connected to a pair of lower wall panels having a rail with a pai...
05/28/2002
6253517Modular panel assembly system
The present invention is an improved modular panel arrangement for the assembly of a first panel to a second modular panel or a portion of a permanent wall. The arrangement comprises a modular panel of generally rectilinear configuration, having at least ...
07/03/2001
6088980Space divider system
Space divider system includes multiple interconnected panel members and post members to form free-standing walls to subdivide an area. A pair of vertically extending rails are mounted on the vertical edges of a pair of panels to be joined together. Upper ...
07/18/2000
6018920Modular panel assembly system
The present invention covers a modular panel assembly for the manufacture of a wall system from a plurality of thin modular wall panels of generally rectilinear configuration joined to one another. Each panel has an upper and a lower corner with a first c...
02/01/2000
5433046Telescoping panel construction
A vertically extensible self-storing partition panel includes a base panel having a lower portion shaped for freestanding support on a floor surface, and an upper portion with two vertically oriented support sleeves and a storage cavity therebetween. An i...
07/18/1995
5179810Panel system
A panel system is provided wherein a pair of adjacent display panels are removably interconnected. The system includes a tensioning member disposed within a peripheral track formed in each of the adjacent display panels. The tensioning member cooperates w...
01/19/1993
4852317Demountable panel system
A demountable panel system has panel members formed with peripheral edge surround sections of extruded rigid material. The surround sections included channels to receive panel material and leg portions with opposed grooves to releasably engage with a clip...
08/01/1989
4841689Two-shell telescopic element
Presented is a two-shell telescopic element for a movable partition that has a wall section and a horizontally extendable telescoping part. The cover panels of the telescoping part are disposed on the telescoping part in transversally movable fashion to t...
06/27/1989
4833840Telescoping wall element of a movable partition
Presented is a two-shell telescopic element of a movable partition containing (holding) two external cover panels on the supporting frame of a wall section, between which, at the upper and/or lower edge, are guided packing strips, and that are extendable ...
05/30/1989
4610118Medical service column
An improved medical service column is described. The improved column is of a fixed height yet may be mounted or secured in a variety of patient room environments with floor-to-ceiling heights of substantially varying lengths. By employing guide tubes or j...
09/09/1986
4549380Sealing means for wall members and wall member for partition walls
A wall member is formed of a covered frame having upper and lower profiles and connecting lateral profiles. A seal is set in the edges of each of upper and lower profiles and is provided with means for raising and lowering the seal relative to the profile...
10/29/1985
4489530Sandwich wall structure and the method for constructing the same
Method of making an improved sandwich type insulation wall having internal framework formed by channel bars and transverse members bridging two adjacent channel bars. A plurality of channel bars having lateral wings are erected to form the main skeleton; ...
12/25/1984
4462192Seal assembly
A seal assembly arranged and constructed for an operable or portable wall panel to provide top, bottom or side seals therefor is disclosed. A channel shaped member is mounted in the panel in fixed position, with the open end of the channel extending outwa...
07/31/1984
4452019Antiseismic reinforcement method for an existing building with a concrete block system
A method of achieving earthquake reinforcement in existing buildings by piling hourglass-shaped concrete blocks within a beam pillar frame structure of a wall. The blocks are piled by staggering by half one pitch of the layer of concrete blocks and by fil...
06/05/1984
4450658Unitized partition wall system
A full height partition wall system is characterized by a unitary panel with a vertically movable head panel and a vertically movable foot panel secured thereto and forming a part thereof adapted to be moved upwardly and downwardly, respectively, to secur...
05/29/1984
4279414Playing court
A uniquely constructed playing court having a generally rectangular configuration comprising front, rear and side walls and/or ceiling wherein the front and side walls are a composite of integrated prefabricated panels, the inner facing surfaces of said p...
07/21/1981
4145856Tolerance adjustment device
A tolerance adjustment device maintains tolerances in the assembly of building panels. The tolerance adjustment device comprises a panel section which is aligned with an end edge of one building panel. An adjustment bolt moves the panel section toward and...
03/27/1979
4034524Movable partition
A movable wall partition is provided on the bottom edge thereof with a caster for rolling the movable wall partition into position. The wall partition is provided at its lower edge with a bracing step which is urged by a jack mechanism into engagement wit...
07/12/1977
4027444Fire-resistant walls for use in shipbuilding
Fire-retardant walls composed of construction elements, especially for use in shipbuilding, in which wall plates have each two covering panels. One or several fire-retardant layers are located between the two covering panels. The vertical edges of the cov...
06/07/1977
 
Sign InRegister
Username  
Password   
forgot password?