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USRE47693EExpiredUtilityPatentIndex 73

Integrated reconfigurable wall system

Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONSPriority: Aug 17, 2004Filed: Mar 18, 2016Granted: Nov 5, 2019
Est. expiryAug 17, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:GOSLING GEOFFSMED MOGENS
E04B 2/7437E04H 1/1272E04B 2002/749E04B 2002/7418E04B 2002/742E04B 2/7433E04B 2/7424E04B 2002/7462E04B 2002/7483
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Claims

Abstract

A movable reconfigurable wall system having at least one module having a front and rear surface, the at least one module having: vertical end frames disposed at least at its side edges, each the vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed toward the front surface and a vertically extending flange directed toward the rear surface; a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the pair of vertical end frames; and an aesthetic surface affixed to the stringers; and a removable connecting strip, the connecting strip adapted to affix about one of the two flanges on one of the vertical end frames and join the one of the two flanges to a corresponding flange on one of a second module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:
 i) a vertical end frame disposed adjacent to each of said right and left side edges, each vertical end frame having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module; 
 ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and 
 iii) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers; and 
   b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post.   
     
     
       2. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said connecting strip includes a spine adapted to fit between said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange. 
     
     
       3. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 2 , wherein said connecting strip further includes a pair of flexible fin extensions extending opposite to said flexible arms for providing a seal. 
     
     
       4. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said aesthetic surface includes a tile panel on said front surface, said rear surface, or both said front surface and said rear surface. 
     
     
       5. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 4 , wherein each said stringer includes one or more protrusions, said reconfigurable wall system further including tile clips for affixing tiles to said one or more protrusions. 
     
     
       6. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said aesthetic surface is a single divider selected from a group consisting of substrates consisting of glass, plastic, or wood and metal. 
     
     
       7. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 6 , wherein said stringers and end frames include a channel for receiving said divider. 
     
     
       8. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, said cantilever channel stringer having: a central horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, said L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory; an upper portion having a tile support; a lower portion having a tile support; and a pair of extending webs connecting said channel portion to said upper and a lower portion. 
     
     
       9. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said system further comprises an extension frame, said extension frame including a pair of vertical extension end frames and at least one stringer, said extension frame being affixed atop of said at least one module with a spline on each end of said end frame. 
     
     
       10. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , wherein said aesthetic surface includes a slat wall, said slat wall having slats and slat wall channels for connection to slat wall accessories. 
     
     
       11. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 1 , said system further comprising a levelling system having: a universal foot; a leveller capable of engaging said universal foot; and a structural extrusion to engage surface of said at least one module, said structural extrusion connecting to said leveller, wherein said leveller provides the sole connection between said universal foot and said module. 
     
     
       12. The movable reconfigurable wall system of  claim 11 , wherein said leveller comprises: a cylindrical internally threaded upper section; an internally and externally threaded middle section, said external threads matching said internally threaded upper section; and an externally threaded lower section, said externally threaded lower section matching internal threads of said middle section, wherein said middle section can be twisted to extend or contract said leveller. 
     
     
       13. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 11  further comprising a base trim, said base trim attaching to said universal foot. 
     
     
       14. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1  further comprising a ceiling connection, said ceiling connection including: a ceiling track affixed to a ceiling; a horizontal upper section affixed to said module, said horizontal upper section adapted to fit about said ceiling track; a flexible gasket affixed to said horizontal upper section and extending above said horizontal upper section to contact the ceiling. 
     
     
       15. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , wherein said wall bracket comprises:
 an extrusion for connection to an existing wall in alignment with said end frame; and   first and second flanges on said extrusion corresponding to said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange on said end frame and arranged in opposition thereto.   
     
     
       16. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1  further comprising a wall joint, said wall joint comprising a flexible gasket and a channel, said channel adapted to connect to a flange of said at least one module. 
     
     
       17. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one module includes curved stringers and curved aesthetic surfaces. 
     
     
       18. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , wherein said connection post includes at least two sides having vertically extending flanges thereon corresponding to and arranged in opposition to said first and second flanges on said end frame. 
     
     
       19. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , wherein said aesthetic surface includes a multimedia component. 
     
     
       20. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 19 , wherein said multimedia component is a video monitor. 
     
     
       21. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , wherein said vertical end frame depth is extended to provide a deeper wall. 
     
     
       22. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 21 , wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate a rear-projection video system. 
     
     
       23. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 21 , wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate an integrated storage system. 
     
     
       24. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , further comprising a wall mounted module for mounting to an existing wall face, said wall mounted module having:
 a) vertical end brackets disposed at least at its side edges, each said vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed away from said existing wall face; b) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said pair of vertical end brackets; and c) an aesthetic surface affixed to said stringers.   
     
     
       25. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of  claim 1 , further comprising a furniture system connectable to said at least one module, the furniture system having: a work surface, said work surface connectable to said stringers; and furniture legs, said furniture legs connecting to said work surface at a first end and connecting to a threaded bolt at a second end opposite said first end, said threaded bolt allowing levelling of said work surface. 
     
     
       26. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:   i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;   ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and   iii) a wall tile affixed to said stringers;   b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post; and   a leveling system having:   a foot;   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot and engaging and supporting a horizontal member in said at least one module;   wherein said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted and   (b) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging said horizontal member and/or said foot.    
     
     
       27. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said connecting strip includes a spine adapted to stabilize said first vertically extending flange, said second vertically extending flange in connection with said connecting strip.  
     
     
       28. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said connecting strip further includes a pair of flexible fin extensions extending opposite to said flexible arms for providing a seal.  
     
     
       29. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said wall tile includes a tile panel on said front surface, said rear surface, or both said front surface and said rear surface.  
     
     
       30. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 29, wherein each said stringer includes one or more protrusions, said reconfigurable wall system further including tile clips for affixing tiles to said one or more protrusions.  
     
     
       31. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said wall tile is a single divider selected from a group consisting of substrates consisting of glass, plastic, or wood and metal.  
     
     
       32. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 31, wherein said stringers and the first and second vertical end frames include a channel for receiving said divider.  
     
     
       33. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, said cantilever channel stringer having:
 a central horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, said L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory;   an upper portion having a tile support;   a lower portion having a tile support; and   a pair of extending webs connecting said channel portion to said upper and a lower portion;   wherein said channel is accessible from outside of the wall tile.    
     
     
       34. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said system further comprises an extension frame, said extension frame including a pair of vertical extension end frames and at least one stringer, said extension frame being affixed atop of said at least one wall module with a spline affixed adjacent to a first side and a second side of the at least one wall module.  
     
     
       35. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said wall tile includes a slat wall, said slat wall having slats and slat wall channels for connection to slat wall accessories.  
     
     
       36. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said leveler comprises:
 a cylindrical internally threaded upper section;   an internally and externally threaded middle section, said external threads matching said internally threaded upper section; and   an externally threaded lower section, said externally threaded lower section matching internal threads of said middle section, wherein said middle section can be twisted to extend or contract said leveler.    
     
     
       37. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, further comprising a base trim, said base trim attaching to said foot.  
     
     
       38. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, further comprising a ceiling connection, said ceiling connection including:
 a ceiling track affixed to a ceiling;   a horizontal upper section affixed to said module, said horizontal upper section adapted to fit about said ceiling track; and   a flexible gasket affixed to said horizontal upper section and extending above said horizontal upper section to contact the ceiling.    
     
     
       39. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, wherein said wall bracket comprises:
 an extrusion for connection to an existing wall in alignment with at least one of the two vertical end frames; and   first and second flanges on said extrusion corresponding to said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange on said at least one of the two vertical end frames and arranged in opposition thereto.    
     
     
       40. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, further comprising a wall joint, said wall joint comprising a flexible gasket and a channel, said channel adapted to connect to a flange of said at least one module.  
     
     
       41. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, wherein said at least one module includes curved stringers and curved wall tiles.  
     
     
       42. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, wherein said connection post includes at least two sides having vertically extending flanges thereon corresponding to and arranged in opposition to said first and second flanges on at least one of the two vertical end frames.  
     
     
       43. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, wherein said wall tile includes a multimedia component.  
     
     
       44. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 43, wherein said multimedia component is a video monitor.  
     
     
       45. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, wherein a depth associated with at least one of the vertical end frames is extended to provide a deeper wall.  
     
     
       46. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 45, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate a rear-projection video system.  
     
     
       47. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 46, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate an integrated storage system.  
     
     
       48. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, further comprising:
 a wall mounted module for mounting to an existing wall face, said wall mounted module having:   a) vertical end brackets disposed at least at its side edges, each of said vertical end frames having a vertically extending flange directed away from said existing wall face;   b) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said pair of vertical end brackets; and   c) a wall tile affixed to said stringers.    
     
     
       49. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 26, further comprising a furniture system connectable to said at least one module, the furniture system having:
 a work surface, said work surface connectable to said stringers; and   furniture legs, said furniture legs connecting to said work surface at a first end and connecting to a threaded bolt at a second end opposite said first end, said threaded bolt allowing leveling of said work surface.    
     
     
       50. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, further comprising:
 an intermediate horizontal stringer affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges;   wherein the intermediate horizontal stringer is positioned below an upper horizontal stringer and above a lower horizontal stringer.    
     
     
       51. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 50, wherein the removable connecting strip is recessed behind an outermost surface of the wall tile.  
     
     
       52. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 51, wherein:
 the intermediate horizontal stringer comprises a receiving channel extending a horizontal length of the intermediate horizontal stringer, the receiving channel configured to receive wall accessories; and   the removable connecting strip is recessed behind the aesthetic tile.    
     
     
       53. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 51, wherein:
 the intermediate horizontal stringer comprises a tile support extending a horizontal length of the intermediate horizontal stringer, the tile support connected to a tile through a snap-fit connection; and   the removable connecting strip is recessed behind the aesthetic tile.    
     
     
       54. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 26, wherein the removable connecting strip is recessed behind an outermost surface of the wall tile.  
     
     
       55. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 54, wherein the removable connecting strip is wholly recessed behind the wall tile.  
     
     
       56. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said foot comprises one or more grooves formed therein, said foot further providing an upwardly curved surface.  
     
     
       57. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 56, wherein said leveler comprises a non-planar base that rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot.  
     
     
       58. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 57, wherein said leveler further engages said one or more grooves of said foot.  
     
     
       59. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein:
 said foot has a length that is at least as great as the distance between said first and second vertical end frames; and   said foot provides a continuous, arbitrarily selectable set of horizontal connection points for said leveler along said length.    
     
     
       60. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein:
 said horizontal member has a length that is at least as great as the distance between said first and second vertical end frames; and   said horizontal member provides a continuous, arbitrarily selectable set of horizontal connection points for said leveler along said length.    
     
     
       61. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said leveling system further comprises:
 a modified leveler configured to slidingly engage said horizontal member and said foot;   wherein said modified leveler comprises one or more tabs that prevent said modified leveler from moving inwardly along said horizontal member upon engagement of said one or more tabs against said foot.    
     
     
       62. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 61, wherein said leveler comprises an upper plate.  
     
     
       63. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 62, wherein:
 said horizontal member provides a horizontal surface that extends from said first vertical to the second vertical; and   said upper plate is capable of slidably engaging said horizontal surface without vertically extending into said at least one wall module.    
     
     
       64. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein:
 said leveler comprises an upper section and an upper plate attached above said upper section;   said upper plate extends along said horizontal member a length that exceeds said upper section;   said horizontal member contacts and engages said upper plate on both an upper surface and opposing side edges of said plate simultaneously, such that said horizontal member contacts a plurality of nonparallel surfaces of said upper plate simultaneously.    
     
     
       65. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 64, wherein said leveler is capable of slidably engaging said horizontal member along said nonparallel surfaces simultaneously and along a continuous length of said horizontal member.  
     
     
       66. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 26, wherein said horizontal member comprises a lowermost extrusion of said at least one wall module.  
     
     
       67. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a) at least one wall module having a front and rear surface and top, bottom, right side and left side edges, said at least one wall module having:   i) a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the right side edge and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent to the left side edge, each of the first and the second vertical end frames having a first vertically extending flange and a spaced apart second vertically extending flange thereon, each of said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange having a beaded portion, the beaded portion on one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the front surface of the wall module and the beaded portion on the other of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange extending toward the rear surface of the wall module;   ii) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges; and   iii) a wall tile affixed to said stringers;   b) a removable connecting strip having a pair of spaced apart flexible arms, each arm having a beaded portion thereon, the beaded portion of one of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange on said first or second vertical end frame and the beaded portion of the other of said arms being adapted to connect releasably to the beaded portion of a corresponding opposed vertically extending flange on a separate vertical end frame of a second wall module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim, or a connection post to hold one of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together, the beaded portions of said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange fitting inside the arms of said connecting strip to hold said first vertically extending flange or said second vertically extending flange and said opposed vertically extending flange together thereby releasably connecting said at least one wall module to the other of said second wall module, wall bracket, finishing trim or connection post; and   a leveling system having:   a foot having one or more grooves formed therein, the foot providing an upwardly curved surface; and   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot, said leveler horizontally engaging and supporting a horizontal member of said at least one wall module, wherein said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted and   (b) has a non-planar base that rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot.    
     
     
       68. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said connecting strip includes a spine adapted to stabilize said first vertically extending flange, said second vertically extending flange in connection with said connecting strip.  
     
     
       69. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said connecting strip further includes a pair of flexible fin extensions extending opposite to said flexible arms for providing a seal.  
     
     
       70. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said wall tile includes a tile panel on said front surface, said rear surface, or both said front surface and said rear surface.  
     
     
       71. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 70, wherein each said stringer includes one or more protrusions, said reconfigurable wall system further including tile clips for affixing tiles to said one or more protrusions.  
     
     
       72. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said wall tile is a single divider selected from a group consisting of substrates consisting of glass, plastic, or wood and metal.  
     
     
       73. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 72, wherein said stringers and the first and second vertical end frames include a channel for receiving said divider.  
     
     
       74. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 73, wherein said stringers include a cantilever channel stringer, said cantilever channel stringer having:
 a central horizontally extending channel portion with a generally L-shaped slot, said L-shaped slot adapted to receive and engage a substantially L-shaped hook formed on a wall accessory;   an upper portion having a tile support;   a lower portion having a tile support; and   a pair of extending webs connecting said channel portion to said upper and a lower portion;   wherein said channel is accessible from outside the wall tile.    
     
     
       75. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said system further comprises an extension frame, said extension frame including a pair of vertical extension end frames and at least one stringer, said extension frame being affixed atop of said at least one wall module with a spline affixed adjacent to a first side and a second side of the at least one wall module.  
     
     
       76. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said wall tile includes a slat wall, said slat wall having slats and slat wall channels for connection to slat wall accessories.  
     
     
       77. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveler comprises:
 a cylindrical internally threaded upper section;   an internally and externally threaded middle section, said external threads matching said internally threaded upper section; and   an externally threaded lower section, said externally threaded lower section matching internal threads of said middle section, wherein said middle section can be twisted to extend or contract said leveler.    
     
     
       78. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, further comprising a base trim, said base trim attaching to said foot.  
     
     
       79. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, further comprising a ceiling connection, said ceiling connection including:
 a ceiling track affixed to a ceiling;   a horizontal upper section affixed to said module, said horizontal upper section adapted to fit about said ceiling track; and   a flexible gasket affixed to said horizontal upper section and extending above said horizontal upper section to contact the ceiling.    
     
     
       80. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, wherein said wall bracket comprises:
 an extrusion for connection to an existing wall in alignment with at least one of the two vertical end frames; and   first and second flanges on said extrusion corresponding to said first vertically extending flange and said second vertically extending flange on said at least one of the two vertical end frames and arranged in opposition thereto.    
     
     
       81. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, further comprising a wall joint, said wall joint comprising a flexible gasket and a channel, said channel adapted to connect to a flange of said at least one module.  
     
     
       82. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, wherein said at least one module includes curved stringers and curved wall tiles.  
     
     
       83. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, wherein said connection post includes at least two sides having vertically extending flanges thereon corresponding to and arranged in opposition to said first and second flanges on at least one of the two vertical end frames.  
     
     
       84. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, wherein said wall tile includes a multimedia component.  
     
     
       85. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 84, wherein said multimedia component is a video monitor.  
     
     
       86. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, wherein a depth associated with at least one of the vertical end frames is extended to provide a deeper wall.  
     
     
       87. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 86, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate a rear-projection video system.  
     
     
       88. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 87, wherein said deeper wall is adapted to accommodate an integrated storage system.  
     
     
       89. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, further comprising:
 a wall mounted module for mounting to an existing wall face, said wall mounted module having:   a) vertical end brackets disposed at least at its side edges, each of said vertical end frames having a vertically extending flange directed away from said existing wall face;   b) a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between said pair of vertical end brackets; and   c) a wall tile affixed to said stringers.    
     
     
       90. The movable reconfigurable wall unit of claim 67, further comprising a furniture system connectable to said at least one module, the furniture system having:
 a work surface, said work surface connectable to said stringers; and   furniture legs, said furniture legs connecting to said work surface at a first end and connecting to a threaded bolt at a second end opposite said first end, said threaded bolt allowing leveling of said work surface.    
     
     
       91. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 67, further comprising:
 an intermediate horizontal stringer affixed between said vertical end frames at said right and left side edges;   wherein the intermediate horizontal stringer is positioned below an upper horizontal stringer and above a lower horizontal stringer.    
     
     
       92. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 91, wherein the removable connecting strip is recessed behind the wall tile.  
     
     
       93. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 91, wherein:
 the intermediate horizontal stringer comprises a receiving channel extending a horizontal length of the intermediate horizontal stringer, the receiving channel configured to receive wall accessories; and   the removable connecting strip is recessed behind the wall tile.    
     
     
       94. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 93, wherein:
 the intermediate horizontal stringer comprises a tile support extending a horizontal length of the intermediate horizontal stringer, the tile support connected to a tile through a snap-fit connection; and   the removable connecting strip is recessed behind the wall tile.    
     
     
       95. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 67, wherein the removable connecting strip is recessed behind an outermost surface of the wall tile.  
     
     
       96. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 95, wherein the removable connecting strip is wholly recessed behind the wall tile.  
     
     
       97. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveler is capable of slidably engaging said horizontal member and/or said foot.  
     
     
       98. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveler is capable of slidably engaging, and positioning horizontally relative to, said foot and said horizontal member simultaneously.  
     
     
       99. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging said horizontal member and/or while engaging said foot.  
     
     
       100. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveler further engages said one or more grooves of said foot.  
     
     
       101. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein:
 said foot has a length that is at least as great as the distance between said first and second vertical end frames; and   said foot provides a continuous, arbitrarily selectable set of horizontal connection points for said leveler along said length.    
     
     
       102. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein:
 said horizontal member has a length that is at least as great as the distance between said first and second vertical end frames; and   said horizontal member provides a continuous, arbitrarily selectable set of horizontal connection points for said leveler along said length.    
     
     
       103. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveling system further comprises:
 a modified leveler configured to slidingly engage said horizontal member and said foot;   wherein said modified leveler comprises one or more tabs that prevent said modified leveler from moving inwardly along said horizontal member upon engagement of said one or more tabs against said foot.    
     
     
       104. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said leveler comprises an upper plate.  
     
     
       105. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 104, wherein:
 said upper plate horizontally engages said horizontal member via one or more channels; and   said non-planar base engages said one or more grooves formed in said foot.    
     
     
       106. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 104, wherein:
 said horizontal member provides a horizontal surface that extends from said first vertical to the second vertical; and   said upper plate is capable of slidingly engaging said horizontal surface without vertically extending into said at least one wall module.    
     
     
       107. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 106, wherein:
 said leveler comprises an upper section and an upper plate attached above said upper section;   said upper plate extends along said horizontal member a length that exceeds said upper section;   said horizontal member contacts and engages said upper plate on both an upper surface and opposing side edges of said plate simultaneously, thereby contacting a plurality of nonparallel surfaces of said upper plate simultaneously.    
     
     
       108. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 107, wherein said leveler is capable of slidably engaging said horizontal member along said nonparallel surfaces.  
     
     
       109. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 67, wherein said horizontal member comprises a lowermost extrusion of said at least one wall module.  
     
     
       110. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module, the first plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the first wall module;   a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, said first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module, the second plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the second wall module;   a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module;   a wall tile affixed to one or more of the first plurality of horizontal stringers and to one or more of the second plurality of horizontal stringers, such that the wall tile spans at least a portion of both the first wall module and the second wall module; and   each of the first and second wall modules further comprising a leveling system having:   a foot having one or more grooves formed therein, the foot providing an upwardly curved surface; and   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot, said leveler horizontally engaging and supporting a horizontal member of the corresponding first or second wall module;   wherein:   said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted;   (b) has a non-planar base that mates and rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot; and   (c) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or while engaging said foot.    
     
     
       111. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module, the first plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the first wall module;   a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, said first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module, the second plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the second wall module;   a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module;   at least one of said first plurality of horizontal stringers having a first connector, said first connector having a right edge adjacent the right edge of the first wall module;   at least one of said second plurality of horizontal stringers having a second connector, said second connector having a left edge adjacent the left edge of the second wall module;   the right edge of the first connector substantially abutting the left edge of the second connector to form a substantially continuous connector when the first wall module is connected to the second wall module;   a wall tile mounted to said at least one of said first plurality of horizontal stringers with said first connector or mounted to said at least one of said second plurality of horizontal stringers with said second connector; and   each of the first and second wall modules further comprising a leveling system having:   a foot having one or more grooves formed therein, the foot providing an upwardly curved surface; and   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot, said leveler horizontally engaging and supporting a horizontal member of the corresponding first or second wall module;   wherein:   said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted;   (b) has a non-planar base that rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot; and   (c) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or while engaging said foot.    
     
     
       112. The movable reconfigurable wall system of claim 111, wherein said first and second connector comprises an arrow shaped bead.  
     
     
       113. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module, the first plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the first wall module;   a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, said first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module, the second plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the second wall module;   a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module;   at least one of said first plurality of horizontal stringers having a first channel that is configured for mounting one or more wall accessories, said first channel having a left edge adjacent the left edge of the first wall module and a right edge adjacent the right edge of the first wall module;   at least one of said second plurality of horizontal stringers having a second channel that is configured for mounting one or more wall accessories, said second channel having a left edge adjacent the left edge of the second wall module and a right edge adjacent the right edge of the second wall module;   the right edge of the first channel substantially abutting the left edge of the second channel to form a substantially continuous channel when the first wall module is connected to the second wall module;   a wall tile being affixed to said at least one of said first plurality of horizontal stringers or to said at least one of said second plurality of horizontal stringers, wherein said first and second channel are accessible from outside of the affixed wall tile;   each of the first and second wall modules further comprising a leveling system having:   a foot having one or more grooves formed therein, the foot providing an upwardly curved surface; and   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot, said leveler horizontally engaging and supporting a horizontal member of the corresponding first or second wall module;   wherein:   said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted;   (b) has a non-planar base that mates and rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot; and   (c) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or while engaging said foot.    
     
     
       114. A movable reconfigurable wall system comprising:
 a first wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the first wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the first wall module, the second vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a first plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the first wall module and the second vertical end frame of the first wall module, the first plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the first wall module;   a second wall module having a first vertical end frame disposed adjacent a left edge of the second wall module and a second vertical end frame disposed adjacent a right edge of the second wall module, said first vertical end frame comprising at least one vertically extending flange, said flange having a beaded portion extending therefrom;   a second plurality of horizontal stringers interconnecting the first vertical end frame of the second wall module and the second vertical end frame of the second wall module, the second plurality of horizontal stringers being positioned along the height of the first and second vertical end frames of the second wall module;   a removable connecting strip comprising a pair of spaced apart flexible arms each having a beaded portion thereon, the connecting strip releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the second vertical end frame of the first wall module and releasably connected to the beaded portion extending from the flange of the first vertical end frame of the second wall module, such that the removable connecting strip connects the first wall module to the second wall module;   a wall tile affixed to one or more of the first plurality of horizontal stringers or to one or more of the second plurality of horizontal stringers; and   each of the first and second wall modules further comprising a leveling system having:   a foot having one or more grooves formed therein, the foot providing an upwardly curved surface; and   a leveler engaging and supported by said foot, said leveler horizontally engaging and supporting a horizontal member of the corresponding first or second wall module;   wherein:   said leveler   (a) has a height that is capable of being adjusted;   (b) has a non-planar base that rests upon the upwardly curved surface of said foot; and   (c) has a horizontal location that was established by sliding said leveler horizontally relative to, and while engaging, said horizontal member and/or while engaging said foot.    
     
     
       115. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 114, further comprising a multimedia center suspended within the first wall module or within the second wall module.  
     
     
       116. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 115, wherein a front face of the multimedia center is within the same plane as the wall tile.  
     
     
       117. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 115, wherein the multimedia center comprises a video monitor.  
     
     
       118. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 117, wherein a front face of the multimedia center is within the same plane as the wall tile.  
     
     
       119. The movable reconfigurable wall system as recited in claim 117, further comprising:
 a cantilever channel extending from one or both of said first and second plurality of horizontal stringers up to an edge of the affixed wall tile;   wherein said cantilever channel is accessible from outside of the affixed wall tile via the edge of the affixed wall tile.

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