David N Horowitz

US Patent:

20020184845, Dec 12, 2002

Filed:

Jun 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/162847

Inventors:

David Horowitz - New York NY, US

International Classification:

E06B003/28

US Classification:

052/489200, 052/203000, 052/769000, 052/511000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses directed to a system for releasably securing a frame/panel (wall system) to a substrate or wall. The system includes a first rod affixed to the wall in a substantially horizontal direction for securing a top portion of a frame, where the frame comprises a perimeter of polygonal or irregular shape. The system also includes a second rod spaced apart from the first rod and affixed to the wall in a substantially horizontal direction for securing a bottom portion of the frame. Each rod includes a substantially cylindrical shape having a substantially fixed curved surface throughout corresponding substantially to a predetermined diameter and including a length which is equal to or less than a width of the frame. The system also includes a plurality of clips affixed to an affixing side of the frame creating an affixable frame. Each clip includes a shape substantially corresponding to the curved surface of the rod and comprising a receiving side having two flexible arms spaced apart from one another a distance being equal to or less than the predetermined diameter. Each arm includes a housing portion for housing the rod therein. Moreover, the clips are arranged on the affixing side of the panel to correspond to the first and second rods such that at least two clips correspond to each rod and at least one clip is affixed to each corner of the frame.

US Patent:

D3711366, Jun 25, 1996

Filed:

May 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/038749

Inventors:

David Horowitz - New York NY

Assignee:

Kleen Tel Brands Inc. - New York NY

US Classification:

D14250