US2014338848A1PendingUtilityA1

Panel hanging system

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 16, 2013Filed: May 16, 2013Published: Nov 20, 2014
Est. expiryMay 16, 2033(~6.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael Findlay
A47H 1/02A47H 13/02
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Abstract

An apparatus and method for simple and quick attachment and removal of a hanging panel to a panel holder. The apparatus comprises a panel holder and panel, interconnected on by a complimentary loop cache on one edge of each panel. The loop cache is an interlocking fastener that can be incorporated into the panel construction and may include hooks, loops, clips, clasps, zippers, or magnets. A tab lock that can facilitate engagement of complimentary loop cache surfaces on the panel to a panel holder. A tab lock holder incorporated into the panel holder and panel to function as a catchment for retaining the panel attached to the panel holder.

Claims

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What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A panel holder system for removably attaching a hanging panel, said panel holder system comprising: at least one panel holder with at least one top edge and at least one bottom edge; at least one panel with a top edge and bottom edge to be hung from the panel holder; a loop cache along at least one edge of the panel holder and panel with complimentary interlocking surface; at least one tab lock that can travel across the loop cache to positively engage the complimentary interlocking surfaces of the loop cache 
     
     
         2 . The panel holder system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one panel holder comprises one top edge and two bottom edges, the two bottom edges each comprising a loop cache for attachment of a panel on each of the two bottom edges. 
     
     
         3 . The panel holder system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one panel comprises a semi-rigid rod along a top edge to retain the shape of the panel. 
     
     
         4 . The panel holder system of  claim 3 , wherein the rod is formed from the same material as the panel. 
     
     
         5 . The panel holder system of  claim 3 , wherein the rod embodies interlocking fasteners of the loop cache. 
     
     
         6 . The panel holder system of  claim 2 , wherein the panel holder further comprises a tab lock, the tab lock being capable of sliding across the loop cache to positively engage the complimentary interlocking surfaces. 
     
     
         7 . The panel holder system of  claim 6 , wherein the panel holder and tab lock further comprise a tab lock holder to prevent the tab lock from becoming disengaged from the panel holder.

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