The present invention is directed towards a series of removable bulkheads which surround and protect immovable building fixtures such as sprinkler and plumbing lines, heating and ventilation ducts, electrical and telecommunications wiring. A single bulkhead is generally comprised of a vertical panel
The present invention is directed towards a series of removable bulkheads which surround and protect immovable building fixtures such as sprinkler and plumbing lines, heating and ventilation ducts, electrical and telecommunications wiring. A single bulkhead is generally comprised of a vertical panel and a horizontal panel. The bulkheads attach to preexisting ceilings and walls and provide a quick and cost effective method of concealing fixtures and allow easy access to renovate or repair the fixtures.
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1. A modular panel assembly comprising: a three-layer panel assembly, said three-layer panel assembly comprising: an outer layer comprising a first fiberboard; said first fiberboard comprising a V-shaped notch, said V-shaped notch comprising a 90 degree angle;a first core; said first core comprising
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A modular panel assembly comprising: a three-layer panel assembly, said three-layer panel assembly comprising: an outer layer comprising a first fiberboard; said first fiberboard comprising a V-shaped notch, said V-shaped notch comprising a 90 degree angle;a first core; said first core comprising a polystyrene core, said core comprising substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces, and one side surface being at approximately a 45 degree angle to said substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces;a second core; said second core comprising a polystyrene core, said polystyrene core comprising substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces, and one side surface being at approximately a 45 degree angle to said substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces; andan inner layer comprising a second fiberboard member and a third fiberboard member;adhesive means adhered to said 45 degree side of said first core of said three-layer panel assembly;wherein said first core and said second core are positioned upon, and glued with respect to, said first fiberboard of said outer layer, with each of said angled surfaces of said first and second cores being coplanar with a respective side of said V-shaped notch of said first fiberboard;wherein said second fiberboard member is positioned upon and glued with respect to said first core, and said third fiberboard member is positioned upon and glued with respect to said second core; andwherein said modular panel assembly comprises: a first portion of said first fiberboard of said outer layer having said first core and said second fiberboard member of said inner layer glued thereto being bent at said V-shaped notch, with respect to said a second portion of said first fiberboard having said second core and said third fiberboard member glued thereto, with said adhesive means configured to secure said 45 degree side of said first core to said 45 degree side of said second core to form an L-shape for said panel assembly; andmeans for mechanically fastening said 45 degree side of said first core to said 45 degree side of said second core. 2. The modular panel assembly according to claim 1 wherein said outer panel comprises a radiused relief groove extending from a bottom of said V-shaped notch. 3. The modular panel assembly according to claim 2 further comprising a softening agent applied to said first fiberboard proximate to said V-shaped notch, said softening agent configured to temporarily increase the pliability of said fiberboard. 4. The modular panel assembly according to claim 3 wherein each of said first, second, and third fiberboards comprise a fiberboard type from the group of fiberboard types consisting of: particle board, medium-density fiberboard, hardboard, and masonite. 5. The modular panel assembly according to claim 4 wherein said L-shape comprises legs of a standard sizes from the group of standard sizes consisting of: 6×6, 8×8, 10×10, 12×12, and 18×18. 6. The modular panel assembly according to claim 5 wherein said first and second polystyrene cores each comprise a polystyrene honeycomb core with an ASTM E84 Flame Spread rating of 5-10, and a smoke development of 60-200. 7. The modular panel assembly according to claim 6 wherein said panel comprises a thickness of approximately ¾ of an inch; and wherein an eight foot length of said L-shaped panel assembly with said cross section of 6″ by 6″ weighs less than 10 pounds. 8. The modular panel assembly according to claim 1 further comprising one or more tenons, and wherein a first said modular panel assembly comprises one or more mortises configured to receive a portion of said one or more tenons therein to be fixedly secured thereto, with a portion of said one or more tenons protruding therefrom; and wherein a second said modular panel assembly comprises one or more corresponding mortises configured to fixedly receive said protruding portion of said one or more tenons, to join said first and second modular panel assemblies. 9. The modular panel assembly according to claim 8 further comprising two or more nailing strips respectively configured to be fixedly secured to a wall and a ceiling of a building; and wherein said joined first and second panel assemblies are configured to be installed against the wall and the ceiling of the building by being releasably secured to said two or more nailing strips. 10. The modular panel assembly according to claim 9 wherein said joined panel assemblies are releasably secured to said two or more nailing strips using two or more one-quarter-turn quick release fasteners. 11. The modular panel assembly according to claim 1 wherein said three-layer panel assembly comprises a piece of single-sided adhesive tape removably attached to said first fiberboard to be positioned opposite said V-shaped notch. 12. A panel assembly comprising: an outer layer comprising a first fiberboard member;a first core; said first core comprising a polystyrene core, said first core comprising substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces, and at least one side surface being at approximately a 45 degree angle to said substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces;a second core; said second core comprising a polystyrene core, said second core comprising substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces, and at least one side surface being at approximately a 45 degree angle to said substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces;an inner layer comprising a second fiberboard member and a third fiberboard member;adhesive means adhered to said 45 degree side of said first core;wherein said first core and said second core are positioned upon, and glued with respect to, said first fiberboard member;wherein said second fiberboard member is positioned upon and glued with respect to said first core, and said third fiberboard member is positioned upon and glued with respect to said second core;wherein a first portion of said first fiberboard of said outer layer having said first core and second fiberboard member glued thereto is bent with respect to a second portion of said first fiberboard having said second core and said third fiberboard member glued thereto, with said adhesive means configured to secure said 45 degree side of said first core to said 45 degree side of said second core, to form an L-shape for said panel assembly; andmeans for mechanically fastening said 45 degree side of said first core to said 45 degree side of said second core. 13. The panel assembly according to claim 12 further comprising a softening agent applied to said fiberboard of said rigid outer layer, said softening agent configured to temporarily increase the pliability of said fiberboard. 14. The panel assembly according to claim 12 wherein each of said first, second, and third fiberboard members comprises a fiberboard type from the group of fiberboard types consisting of: particle board, medium-density fiberboard, hardboard, and masonite. 15. The panel assembly according to claim 12 wherein said first and second polystyrene cores each comprise a polystyrene honeycomb core with an ASTM E84 Flame Spread rating of 5-10, and a smoke development of 60-200. 16. The panel assembly according to claim 12 wherein said panel comprises a thickness of approximately ¾ of an inch; and wherein an eight foot length of said L-shaped panel assembly with said cross section of 6″ by 6″ weighs less than 10 pounds. 17. The panel assembly according to claim 12 further comprising one or more tenons, and wherein a first said panel assembly comprises one or more mortises configured to receive a portion of said one or more tenons therein to be fixedly secured thereto, with a portion of each said one or more tenons protruding therefrom; and wherein a second said panel assembly comprises one or more corresponding mortises configured to fixedly receive said protruding portion of said one or more tenons, to join said first and second panel assemblies. 18. The panel assembly according to claim 17 wherein said one or more tenons comprise at least one H-shaped member. 19. The modular panel assembly according to claim 17 further comprising two or more nailing strips respectively configured to be fixedly secured to a wall and a ceiling of a building; and wherein said joined first and second panel assemblies are configured to be installed against the wall and the ceiling of the building by being releasably secured to said two or more nailing strips using two or more one-quarter-turn quick release fasteners. 20. The panel assembly according to claim 12 wherein said panel assembly comprises a piece of single-sided adhesive tape removably attached to said first fiberboard member of said outer layer, and positioned thereon to be opposite said bend.
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