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A utility panel system is provided for open office spaces, and the like. Each utility panel has a relatively thick, skeleton-like frame, with a foot and opposite sides shaped for interconnection with like panel frames to create a substantially freestanding utility panel system. Cover panels are deta

A utility panel system is provided for open office spaces, and the like. Each utility panel has a relatively thick, skeleton-like frame, with a foot and opposite sides shaped for interconnection with like panel frames to create a substantially freestanding utility panel system. Cover panels are detachably connected to the opposite faces of each panel frame to enclose the same, and provide ready access to the panel interior. Horizontal utility troughs extend continuously between the opposite sides of each panel frame in a vertically stacked relationship. The utility troughs have open ends located at the opposite panel sides, and are positioned such that when adjacent utility panels are interconnected in a side-by-side relationship, the utility troughs are aligned to form multiple raceways. Panel connectors are provided to connect the utility panels with one or more of a variety of existing partition panels, such that the utility panels act as a spine which supplies utilities to the existing partition panels.

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A utility panel system is provided for open office spaces, and the like. Each utility panel has a relatively thick, skeleton-like frame, with a foot and opposite sides shaped for interconnection with like panel frames to create a substantially freestanding utility panel system. Cover panels are deta

A utility panel system is provided for open office spaces, and the like. Each utility panel has a relatively thick, skeleton-like frame, with a foot and opposite sides shaped for interconnection with like panel frames to create a substantially freestanding utility panel system. Cover panels are detachably connected to the opposite faces of each panel frame to enclose the same, and provide ready access to the panel interior. Horizontal utility troughs extend continuously between the opposite sides of each panel frame in a vertically stacked relationship. The utility troughs have open ends located at the opposite panel sides, and are positioned such that when adjacent utility panels are interconnected in a side-by-side relationship, the utility troughs are aligned to form multiple raceways. Panel connectors are provided to connect the utility panels with one or more of a variety of existing partition panels, such that the utility panels act as a spine which supplies utilities to the existing partition panels. nd and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel; a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows; the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration; a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows; the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures adjacent the second baffles; and a pair of lips extending outwardly from the sides of the panels and being oriented at an angle of about 10° to 60° with respect to the upper surface. 4. The ridge vent of claim 3, wherein the lips are disposed outwardly of the first baffles. 5. The ridge vent of claim 3, wherein the lips have a width of about one-eighth to one-quarter of an inch. 6. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the third baffles each have an outwardly facing generally concave configuration. 7. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the third baffles are arranged in a generally sinusoidal pattern on the panel. 8. The ridge vent of claim 1, further comprising a generally triangular first dowel disposed at the first end and a first lug having a generally triangular first socket with a constricted throat disposed at the second end, the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent. 9. The ridge vent of claim 8, wherein the first socket is structured to receive therein a third dowel of a similar third ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the third ridge vent. 10. A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising: an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel; a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows; the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration; a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows; a generally triangular first dowel disposed at the first end and a first lug having a generally triangular first socket with a constricted throat disposed at the second end, the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with t he second ridge vent; and a flap extending outwardly from the first end, and wherein the panel is formed with a recess adjacent the second end, the flap being structured to be overlappingly receivable in a second recess of a similar second ridge vent. 11. The ridge vent of claim 10, wherein the recess is structured to overlappingly receive a third flap of a similar third ridge vent. 12. A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising: an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and having a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel; a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows; the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration; a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows; a general triangular first dowel disposed at the first end and a first lug having a generally triangular first socket with a constricted throat disposed at the second end, the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent; wherein the panel is resiliently deformable about a longitudinal axis between a relaxed position and an installed position, the panel in the installed position being structured to conform generally to the shape of the roof; and a pair of seal members depending from the lower surface of the panel at the ends of the panel, each seal member including at least a pair of seal plates that a least partially overlap one another when the panel is in the relaxed position, the first dowel being formed in one of the seal members, the first lug being formed in the other of the seal members. 13. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the ridge vent is structured to be resiliently deformable lengthwise to form a roll. 14. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the first and second baffles are generally V-shaped. 15. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the third baffles are generally V-shaped. 16. The ridge vent of claim 1, further comprising a stiffening member depending from the lower surface of the panel and extending laterally from one of a first baffle and a second baffle. 17. The ridge vent of claim 16, wherein the stiffening member terminates at a free end opposite the one of a first baffle and a second baffle and inward of the apertures. 18. The ridge vent of claim 1, wherein the ridge vent is composed of a resilient resinous material. 19. The ridge vent of claim 18, wherein the ridge vent is formed substantially of a material from the group consisting of polypropylene copolymer and low density polyethylene. 20. The ridge vent of claim 19, wherein the material out of which the ridge vent is formed additionally includes a butadiene modifier. 21. A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising: an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel; a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows; the first and second baffles each having an outwardly facing generally concave configuration; a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows; and wherein at least some of the third baffles have a generally cylindrical fastener-receiving hole. 22. The ridge vent of claim 21, wherein the upper surface includes a depression for receiving a head of a fastener. 23. A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising: an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of first baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the first baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of first rows adjacent the sides of the panel; a plurality of second baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the second baffles being spaced from one another and arranged to form a pair of second rows disposed adjacent the first rows, the second baffles alternating with and at least partially overlapping the first baffles along each side of the panel, the first and second baffles being spaced from one another to provide a plurality of drainage spaces between the first and second baffles, the second rows being disposed between the first rows; the first end including a first lug having a first socket with a constricted throat; the second end including a first dowel; and the first dowel being structured to be receivable in a second socket of a second lug of a similar second ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the second ridge vent; a plurality of third baffles depending from the lower surface of the panel, the third baffles being disposed between the pair of second rows; and the panel being formed with a plurality of apertures, a portion of the apertures being disposed generally between one row of the pair of second rows and a portion of the third baffles, another portion of the apertures being disposed generally between the other row of the pair of second rows and another portion of the third baffles. 24. The ridge vent of claim 23, wherein the first dowel is generally triangular and the first socket is correspondingly generally triangular. 25. The ridge vent of claim 23, wherein the first socket is structured to receive therein a third dowel of a similar third ridge vent to provide secure inter-engagement with the third ridge vent. 26. The ridge vent of claim 23, wherein the first and second baffles each have an outwardly facing generally concave configuration. 27. The ridge vent of claim 23, wherein the third baffles each have an outwardly facing generally concave configuration. 28. The ridge vent of claim 23, wherein the third baffles are arranged in a generally sinusoidal pattern on the panel. 29. A ridge vent structured to be mounted over an opening formed in a roof, the ridge vent comprising: an elongated panel having a first end and a second end and a pair of opposed sides; the panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface being structured to face toward the roof; a plurality of firs