Patent Application
20160090736
The present invention relates to home accessories. More specifically, the present invention pertains to an improved wall partition that allows for a user to provide privacy in a confined space or in an open room and that also provides storage for books, magazines, and various other items.
Generally, small apartments, dormitories, and other similar living quarters can be very cramped, wherein privacy is limited. Especially without a barrier, it is very hard to delineate personal space within an open room. As a result, people may have a difficult time focusing or working while other people are moving about the room and performing other tasks. Therefore, there exists a need for a wall partition that allows for a user to provide privacy in a confined space or an open room.
Devices exist in the prior art that relate to partitions and the supports therefor. Such devices include various foldable or collapsible partitions, as well as support members that support an upstanding partition. However, these devices, fail to provide a base support that is adapted to receive and support a lower edge of the wall partition therethrough.
The present invention provides a wall partition that includes a body portion configured to fold along at least one vertically oriented center line to form a plurality of sections. Each section includes at least one pocket configured to receive books, magazine, paperwork, or other similar items. Preferably, these pockets are centrally located on each section. Further, the wall partition includes a plurality of base supports configured to allow the body portion to be freestanding. The base supports include an opening therethrough configured to receive a lower edge of the body portion therethrough. Each base support further includes a flat side having a protective layer. In this way, the base supports do not scratch or damage a floor surface.
It is therefore submitted that the present invention is substantially divergent in design elements from the prior art, and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to wall partitions. In this regard, the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of wall partitions now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new and improved wall partition wherein the same can be utilized for providing privacy within an open room or a confined space.
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a new and improved wall partition that has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition that includes a body portion that is configured to fold along at least one vertically oriented center line to form a plurality of sections.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition, wherein each section includes at least one pocket configured to receive and support books, paperwork, or other similar items therein.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition, wherein a plurality of base supports is configured to receive a lower edge of the body portion to allow for the body portion to be freestanding.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition, wherein each base support includes an opening configured to receive a lower edge of the body portion.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition, wherein each said base support further includes a flat side having a protective layer configured to prevent scratching and damage to a floor surface.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved wall partition wherein the device may be readily fabricated from materials that permit relative economy and are commensurate with durability.
Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein the numeral annotations are provided throughout.
References are made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the wall partition. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing privacy within a confined space. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
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Each section 22 comprises at least one pocket 23. Preferably, each pocket 23 is affixed centrally on each section 22. Each pocket 23 is preferably rectangular in shape and includes an open upper end such that each pocket 23 is configured to receive a book, a magazine, or other items therein. Other shapes and sizes for the pockets 23 are used in alternative embodiments. The pockets 23 may be affixed to a first side of each of said sections 22, or the pockets 23 may be affixed to a first side and a second side of each section 22. In this way, the pockets 23 allow for a user to reduce clutter as books, paperwork, and other items can be stored therein.
In some embodiments, the sections 22 are pivotally hinged to one another via a fastener along the vertically oriented center line 30, which allows for the body portion 21 to be bi-folded or fully extended. Preferably, in these embodiments, the sections 22 are pivotally hinged with at least two fasteners equally spaced apart. In addition, the fastener is preferably a door hinge, however, other suitable hinges and fasteners that allow for the sections 22 to fold on one another are likewise contemplated.
The body portion 21 is configured to be upstanding, wherein the length and width of the body portion 21 allows for privacy on one side of the wall partition 20 to the other. It is not desired for this present disclosure to limit the length and width of the body portion 21. Rather it is desired to disclose and claim a functional body portion 21 that is configured to be folded and allows for privacy within a confined space. It is anticipated that those of ordinary skill in the art will readily envision various preferable alterations and modifications that provide a maximal amount of privacy. These alterations and modifications are deemed within the spirit and scope of the inventive embodiments described herein.
The wall partition 20 further includes a plurality of base supports 25 that allow for the body portion 21 to be freestanding. As illustrated, each base support 25 comprises a flat side configured to be placed flush against a floor surface. The base support 25 further includes a channel 50 adapted to receive a lower edge 27 of the body portion 21 therein. The channel preferably extends centrally along the base support 25 and has a linear configuration. In this way, the base support 25 stabilizes and supports the body portion 21 in an upstanding manner.
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In the illustrated embodiment, the body portion 21 is preferably composed of a rigid material, such as wood, metal, or a hard plastic, however, other materials are alternatively used to compose the body portion 21 in alternative embodiments. Each base support 25 is preferably composed of a thermoplastic or thermoset material, however, other suitable materials are likewise contemplated.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above descriptions then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specifications are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/055,931 filed on Sep. 26, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62055931 | Sep 2014 | US |
