SM Acoustical flat & S panel system

Abstract

The present invention is unique, novel and proprietary flat panel system, known as the SM Acoustical Flat & S Panel System (“AFSP System”) which provides a series of parts, hardware and fabrics to be used as either a room divider system or as a window treatment system, to achieve the specific results of the consumer. The present invention, and system as a whole, contains the following core categorical pieces of hardware, all of which are customizable to the specific needs and desires of the consumer: (a) a track mounting system, of which profile can be felt or wood, or any shape desired, which can be surface mounted (wall or ceiling), recessed, drop ceiling suspended, free-hanging (tension), or mounted by way of suspension (suspension rods); (b) a customizable track designed to fit with specialty gliders; (c) a customizable carrier further designed to fit with those specialty gliders; (d) fully customizable panels, made up of either solid material or soft fabric, fastened together using double sided sticking tape, self-fastening material or screen clamps, with such solid material or soft fabrics ranging from 12 mm thick to 1 mm thick; (e) a fully customizable system that is held into place by tension, floor mounted, gravity weighted or free-standing product, and (f) that such fully customizable system has a preferred stackable pattern which not only ensures a clean finished look, but also safely secures the product in a collapsed position. The objectives of this invention is to provide the industry with a new and novel system and product, to be used as a window treatment or room divider, of which looks to reconcile the aesthetic and utility properties for the customer, but also the ease of installation and functionality for the technician. In the end, the present invention, the AFSP System, as used in the area of window treatments or room dividers, is expected to result in reduction in costs, faster and easier installs, faster repairs, stronger connections, greater fluidity and functionality of the product, reduced claims of damage, and greater durability going forward.

The invention claimed is as followed: 
     
         1 . A device, system and invention comprised of a (a) a track, which is mounted by way of surface mount, recessed, drop ceiling suspension, free-hanging, tension, or suspension rods; (b) customizable and unique gliders; (c) a customizable carrier designed to serve as a carriage for the gliders; (d) a panel system made using any type of solid, soft or textile fabric, (e) attached using a specific fastener, and (f) which may be held in place using weight for gravitational pull, floor mount, free-standing, or tension wires. 
     
     
         2 . The track as set forth in  claim 1  may be manufactured out of aluminum, brass, copper, steel, iron, plastic, acrylic, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or plyvinyl chloride (“PVC”). 
     
     
         3 . The track as set forth in  claim 1  may have a valance or other coverage over the face for surface mount applications made from wood, felt or other textile fabric. 
     
     
         4 . The suspension rods as set forth in  claim 1  may be manufactured out of aluminum, brass, copper, steel, iron, plastic, acrylic, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC. 
     
     
         5 . The gliders as set forth in  claim 1  may be manufactured out of aluminum, brass, copper, steel, iron, plastic, acrylic, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or plyvinyl chloride PVC. 
     
     
         6 . The panels as set forth in  claim 1  may be constructed out of a solid materials, such as wood, fabric, plexiglass, framed canvas, pleated fabric, mirrors, PVC, plastic, other acrylic, or any other solid materials. 
     
     
         7 . The panels as set forth in  claim 1  may be constructed out of any variety of fabric textile materials, such as canvas, linen, cashmere, chenille, chiffon, cotton, silk, wool, damask, lace, leather, modal, organza, satin, suede, velvet, rayon, or similar textile products. 
     
     
         8 . The panels as set forth in  claim 1 , whether they are comprised of solid materials or fabric, the panels may be attached to the carrier by way of self-fastener, screw clamp or double sided stick tape. 
     
     
         9 . The carrier as set forth in  claim 1  may be manufactured out of aluminum, brass, copper, steel, iron, plastic, acrylic, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC. 
     
     
         10 . The panels as set forth in  claims 1 ,  6  and  8  may have an apparatus attached at the bottom of the panel to hold it in place, of which such apparatus may be a standard weight for gravitational pull, floor mount, inverted suspension rods, free-standing, or tension wires. 
     
     
         11 . The panels as set forth in  claims 1 ,  6  and  8  may be designed to enable a stackable pattern, one of which is identified as a Shuttle, Gemini, Column or S-Curtain, according to the invention herein. 
     
     
         12 . The device, system and invention as set forth in  claims 1  through  11  may also be installed and constructed using a tension wire system, in which the user has the ability to use the install the system and enable the mechanical features as specified in  claim 1  through  claim 11  using tension wires, as specified in the invention. 
     
     
         13 . Specifically, the device, system and invention as set forth in  claims 1  through  11 , to be attached to either a headrail, or alternative, a vertically running track, perpendicular to the headrail, designed for room dividers or window treatments, whether motorized or non-motorized;