Portable Counter Partition System

Abstract

A portable counter partition system serves to segregate multiple patrons across the length of a counter with multiple dividers that detachably mount to a counter in a spaced-apart relationship. The dividers work to restrict passage of germs and viruses between patrons, and at least partially restrict passage of light therethrough. Further, the dividers are slidably adjustable to traverse the length of the counter, such that the divider slides across the counter to fit various widths of counters; and rests flush against the patron end of the counter. The dividers detachably clamp to the server edge of the counter for easy attachment and detachment to the counter. This allows a server to manipulate the position of the dividers along the length of the counter. Additionally, the dividers are supported by a hinged leg on the patron edge of the divider to increase stability of the divider on the counter.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable counter partition system, the system comprising:
 at least one divider defined by a flat configuration and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a server edge, and a patron edge;   an elongated base joined along the length of the bottom edge of the divider, the base forming a tunnel;   a bar defined by a server end and a patron end, the bar arranged in a slidable relationship with the base,   whereby the tunnel receives the patron end of the bar,   whereby the base and the divider slide along the length of the bar; and   a clamp joined to the server end of the bar, the clamp being operable to move between an open position and a clamped position,   whereby the clamp enables mounting of the divider.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the divider is defined by a rectangular shape or a square shape. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the divider is opaque. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the divider comprises an electrical outlet joined with a power source. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the electrical outlet includes at least one of the following: a socket, a phone jack, a USB outlet, a smart outlet, a 15 Amp outlet, and a 20 Amp outlet. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated base is defined by an elongated rectangular shape. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated base comprises a rail on the inner surface of the tunnel, whereby the bar slidably rides the rail. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the base is wider than the bottom edge of the divider. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the clamp comprises a butterfly screw. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a leg, the leg defined by a divider end and a ground end, the divider end of the leg hingedly joined with the patron end of the divider. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the leg moves between a stowed position parallel with the base, and a support position perpendicular with the base. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a counter, the counter defined by a patron side and a server side. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the clamp detachably attaches the server end of the bar to the server side of the counter, whereby the server edge of the divider orients towards the server side of the counter, and the patron edge of the divider orients towards the patron side of the counter. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the base and the divider slide along the length of the bar, such that the patron edge of the divider is flush with the patron side of the counter. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the bar and the base are fabricated from a metal or a metal alloy. 
     
     
         16 . A portable counter partition system, the system comprising:
 at least one divider defined by a flat configuration and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a server edge, and a patron edge,   the divider comprising an electrical outlet joined with a power source, the electrical outlet including at least one of the following: a socket, a phone jack, a USB outlet, a smart outlet, a 15 Amp outlet, and a 20 Amp outlet;   an elongated base joined along the length of the bottom edge of the divider, the base forming a tunnel, the elongated base comprising a rail on the inner surface of the tunnel,   whereby the bar slidably rides the rail;   a bar defined by a server end and a patron end, the bar arranged in a slidable relationship with the base,   whereby the tunnel receives the patron end of the bar,   whereby the base and the divider slide along the length of the bar;   a clamp joined to the server end of the bar, the clamp being operable to move between an open position and a clamped position,   whereby the clamp enables mounting of the divider; and   a leg, the leg defined by a divider end and a ground end, the divider end of the leg hingedly joined with the patron end of the divider.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising a counter, the counter defined by a patron side and a server side. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the clamp detachably attaches the server end of the bar to the server side of the counter, whereby the server edge of the divider orients towards the server side of the counter, and the patron edge of the divider orients towards the patron side of the counter. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising an electrical outlet operable in the divider. 
     
     
         20 . A portable counter partition system, the system consisting of:
 at least one divider defined by a flat configuration and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a server edge, and a patron edge;   an elongated base joined along the length of the bottom edge of the divider, the base being wider than the bottom edge of the divider, the base forming a tunnel,   the elongated base comprising a rail on the inner surface of the tunnel,   whereby the bar slidably rides the rail;   a bar defined by a server end and a patron end, the bar arranged in a slidable relationship with the base,   whereby the tunnel receives the patron end of the bar,   whereby the base and the divider slide along the length of the bar;   a clamp joined to the server end of the bar, the clamp being operable to move between an open position and a clamped position,   whereby the clamp enables mounting of the divider;   a leg, the leg defined by a divider end and a ground end, the divider end of the leg hingedly joined with the patron end of the divider; and   a counter, the counter defined by a patron side and a server side, the clamp detachably attaching the server end of the bar to the server side of the counter,   whereby the server edge of the divider orients towards the server side of the counter, and the patron edge of the divider orients towards the patron side of the counter.