IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0985943
(2007-11-19)
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등록번호 |
US-7810771
(2010-11-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
115 |
초록
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A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising a foot member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The foot member is adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly. The foot member supports the first attachment member.
A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising a foot member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member. The foot member is adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly. The foot member supports the first attachment member. The second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member. The sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members. The magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising: a foot member adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a foot member cavity; a first attachment member; and a second attachment memb
What is claimed is: 1. A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising: a foot member adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a foot member cavity; a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; and the second attachment member is arranged substantially within the foot member cavity when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member. 2. A foot assembly as recited in claim 1, in which the foot member defines: a longitudinal axis; a first surface; and a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 3. A foot assembly as recited in claim 1, in which the foot member defines: a body portion defining a body cavity; a flange portion defining a flange opening; and at least one arm portion that supports the flange portion relative to the body portion; wherein the body cavity is sized and dimensioned to receive an upper end of the extensible pole; and the second attachment member is passed through the flange opening when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 4. A foot assembly as recited in claim 3, in which: the foot member defines a longitudinal axis; the body portion defines a first surface; and the flange portion defines a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 5. A foot assembly as recited in claim 3, in which the at least one arm portion is resilient. 6. A foot assembly as recited in claim 1, in which: the first attachment member is a magnet; and the second attachment member is a magnetically attractable member. 7. A foot assembly as recited in claim 1, further comprising a clip member adapted to engage the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole. 8. A barrier system comprising: at least one extensible pole assembly; sheet material; a foot member attached to the at least one extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a foot member cavity; a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; and the second attachment member is arranged substantially within the foot member cavity when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member. 9. A barrier system as recited in claim 8, in which the foot member defines: a longitudinal axis; a first surface; and a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 10. A barrier system as recited in claim 8, in which the foot member defines: a body portion defining a body cavity; a flange portion defining a flange opening; and at least one arm portion that supports the flange portion relative to the body portion; wherein the body cavity is sized and dimensioned to receive an upper end of the extensible pole; and the second attachment member is passed through the flange opening when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 11. A barrier system as recited in claim 10, in which: the foot member defines a longitudinal axis; the body portion defines a first surface; and the flange portion defines a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 12. A barrier system as recited in claim 10, in which the at least one arm portion is resilient. 13. A barrier system as recited in claim 8, in which: the first attachment member is a magnet; and the second attachment member is a magnetically attractable member. 14. A barrier system as recited in claim 8, further comprising a clip member adapted to engage the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole. 15. A barrier system as recited in claim 8, comprising: a plurality of extensible poles; and a foot member, a first attachment member, and a second attachment member for each of the extensible poles; wherein each extensible pole is arranged between a floor surface and a ceiling surface to support a portion of the sheet material. 16. A method of forming a barrier comprising the steps of: providing at least one extensible pole assembly; attaching a foot member to the at least one extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a foot member cavity; supporting a first attachment member on each foot member; and arranging a barrier member adjacent to each foot member; arranging a second attachment member adjacent to each foot member, where the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; and the second attachment member is arranged substantially within the foot member cavity when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; and with the sheet member held relative to the foot member, arranging the at least one extensible pole assembly in a desired location between a floor surface and a ceiling surface. 17. A method as recited in claim 16, further comprising the step of engaging a clip member with the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole. 18. A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising: a foot member adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface, where the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 19. A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising: a foot member adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a body portion defining a body cavity, where the body cavity is sized and dimensioned to receive an upper end of the extensible pole, a flange portion defining a flange opening, and at least one arm portion that supports the flange portion relative to the body portion; and a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; and the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material in a barrier configuration relative to the foot member; and the second attachment member is passed through the flange opening when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 20. A foot assembly as recited in claim 19, in which: the foot member defines a longitudinal axis; the body portion defines a first surface; and the flange portion defines a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 21. A foot assembly as recited in claim 19, in which the at least one arm portion is resilient. 22. A foot assembly for detachably attaching an extensible pole assembly to sheet material comprising: a foot member adapted to be attached to the extensible pole assembly; a first attachment member; a second attachment member; and a clip member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; and the clip member is adapted to engage the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole. 23. A barrier system comprising: at least one extensible pole assembly; sheet material; a foot member attached to the at least one extensible pole assembly, where the foot member defines a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface, where the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 24. A barrier system comprising: at least one extensible pole assembly; sheet material; a foot member attached to the at least one extensible pole assembly, where the foot member comprises a body portion defining a body cavity, where the body cavity is sized and dimensioned to receive an upper end of the extensible pole, a flange portion defining a flange opening, and at least one arm portion that supports the flange portion relative to the body portion; a first attachment member; and a second attachment member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members supports the sheet material in a barrier configuration relative to the foot member; and the second attachment member is passed through the flange opening when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 25. A barrier system as recited in claim 24, in which: the foot member defines a longitudinal axis; the body portion defines a first surface; and the flange portion defines a second surface; wherein the second surface is spaced from the first surface along the longitudinal axis; the second attachment member holds the sheet material against the first surface when the sheet material is held relative to the foot member; the sheet material is held between the second surface and an object when the sheet material is supported in a barrier configuration; and the second surface is spaced from the object when the sheet material is supported in the barrier configuration. 26. A barrier system as recited in claim 24, in which the at least one arm portion is resilient. 27. A barrier system comprising: at least one extensible pole assembly; sheet material; a foot member attached to the at least one extensible pole assembly; a first attachment member; a second attachment member; and a clip member; wherein the foot member supports the first attachment member; the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the sheet material is arranged between the first and second attachment members; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; and the clip member is adapted to engage the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole. 28. A method of forming a barrier comprising the steps of: providing at least one extensible pole assembly; attaching a foot member to the at least one extensible pole assembly; supporting a first attachment member on each foot member; and arranging a barrier member adjacent to each foot member; arranging a second attachment member adjacent to each foot member, where the second attachment member is magnetically attracted to the first attachment member; the magnetic attraction between the first and second attachment members holds the sheet material relative to the foot member; with the sheet member held relative to the foot member, arranging the at least one extensible pole assembly in a desired location between a floor surface and a ceiling surface; and engaging a clip member with the extensible pole and the foot member to maintain the foot member in a desired relationship relative to the extensible pole.
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