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Connector for partition system

  • US 6,009,676 A
  • Filed: 08/10/1998
  • Issued: 01/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a partition system including a first partition having a face and a horizontal row of slots accessible through the face, a second partition having an abutting end positioned adjacent the face, and a connector securing the abutting end to the face, the connector comprising:

  • a one-piece clip having a pair of legs forming a first end with opposing hooks securely engaging the slots in the face and having an intermediate section forming a second end securely engaging the abutting end, the intermediate section being resilient such that the legs can be flexed together to an install position for insertion into a selected slot and can be flexed apart to a retaining position where the hooks are positioned to securely engage the selected slot in the first partition, the intermediate section and the legs forming an area for receiving a fastener to secure the clip to the second partition.

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