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A system for partitioning an interior space includes a plurality of slotted, horizontal and vertical frame components configured for stable, permanent or temporary mountings. In one implementation, the frame components are configured to receive a plurality of different panels, such as glass or resin

A system for partitioning an interior space includes a plurality of slotted, horizontal and vertical frame components configured for stable, permanent or temporary mountings. In one implementation, the frame components are configured to receive a plurality of different panels, such as glass or resin panels (or panes). The panels can be assembled with the frame components on site into virtually any length or shape, and can further be removed and replaced on-site as needed or desired without necessarily requiring complicated deconstruction efforts. In one implementation, a manufacturer can prepare preliminary assembly into which a plurality of different panels are inserted in any horizontal or vertical alignment. The manufacturer can the position an end frame-component to complete the sub-assembly after the different panels are inserted therein.

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1. A method of assembling a plurality of partitions of a partition system to subdivide an interior space on a semi-permanent or temporary basis, without damage to any component of a given partition when assembling it, moving it or reusing it, and wherein the method of assembling each partition compr

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A method of assembling a plurality of partitions of a partition system to subdivide an interior space on a semi-permanent or temporary basis, without damage to any component of a given partition when assembling it, moving it or reusing it, and wherein the method of assembling each partition comprises steps for: obtaining a first frame component comprising a first slot therein for receiving an edge of one or more panels and removably mounting the first frame component to a support surface;obtaining a second and a third frame component with at least one of said second and third frame components comprising a second slot therein for receiving an edge of one or more panels, and then joining the third frame component at one end to the first frame component and joining the third frame component at an opposite end thereof to the second frame component, the first, second and third frame components, when joined together, forming a partition frame with one end thereof open for slidably receiving within said first and second slots at least two or more panels within the frame;obtaining two or more panels each comprising four edges that are free of any obstruction or interlocking structure and placing the at least two or more panels adjacent to one another within the partition frame formed by the joined first, second and third frame components so that the at least two panels come into direct contact with one another, but without otherwise interlocking or having any separate support structure between them; andattaching one or more clips that secure two or more of the frame components together. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step for placing the at least two or more panels adjacent to one another within the joined first, second and third frame components comprises sliding an edge of a first panel within second slots until another edge of the first panel is positioned within the first slot of the first frame component. 3. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step for obtaining two or more panels comprises obtaining panels constructed of one or both of glass or resin materials. 4. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the steps for: creating a junction interface between the at least two panels after they have been placed within the partition frame; andpositioning a third panel in the created junction, wherein the third panel is aligned transverse to the at least two panels. 5. A method as defined in claim 1 further comprising steps for: wherein the step of obtaining the first frame component comprises obtaining the first frame component that includes first and second mounting interfaces and positioning the mounting interfaces adjacent the first and second extensions of the mounting plate; andsecuring the first frame component to the mounting plate by attaching a first clip about the first extension of the mounting plate and the first mounting interface and attaching a second clip about the second extension of the mounting plate and the second mounting interface. 6. The method as recited in claim 5, wherein the step for obtaining the second and third frame components comprises obtaining the second frame component having third and fourth mounting interfaces and obtaining the third frame component having fifth and sixth mounting interfaces, and wherein the method of assembling the partition further comprises: securing the second frame component to the third frame component by attaching a third clip about the third mounting interface of the second frame component and the fifth mounting interface of the third frame component, and attaching a fourth clip about the fourth mounting interface of the second frame component and the sixth mounting interface of the third frame component. 7. A method as defined in claim 1 further comprising steps for: positioning a track about a support surface;securing at least one leveler assembly to the track; andsecuring the first frame component to the at least one leveler assembly. 8. The method as recited in claim 7, further comprising at least partially concealing the leveler assembly by attaching one or more trim components to the track. 9. A method of assembling a plurality of partitions of a partition system to subdivide an interior space on a semi-permanent or temporary basis, without damage to any component of a given partition when assembling it, moving it or reusing it, and wherein the method of assembling each partition comprises steps for: obtaining first and second frame components each having a slot and each having first and second ends;obtaining third and a fourth frame components each having a slot, and joining third frame component at opposite ends thereof to the first ends of the first and second frame components, the first, second and third frame components, when joined together, forming a partition frame with one end thereof open;obtaining three or more panels each comprising four edges that are free of any obstruction or interlocking structure and placing the three or more panels adjacent to one another within the partition frame formed by the joined first, second and third frame components;joining a fourth frame component joined at opposite ends thereof to the second ends of the first and second frame components so as to form an enclosed frame with said three or more panels secured therewithin, with at least two panels being secured on not more than three edges within the slots of three of the frame components, and with at least a third panel being secured on not more than two edges with the slots of two of the frame components, and the at least third panel having no structural support by any frame component or other panel on at least two edges thereof when placed in the frame; andattaching one or more clips that secure two or more of the frame components together.