Granted Patent B1

US 7,409,805 · App. 10/821,364 · Granted Aug 12, 2008

Abstract

Claims (27)

1. A method for retrofitting an existing locker assembly having a door opening, said method comprising:

removing an existing frame and an existing jamb of said existing locker assembly;

providing a frame fitted fit with said door opening of said existing locker assembly, the frame comprising a longitudinal edge portion that defines a tongue;

providing a jamb, comprising first and second prongs and a base portion, adapted to be secured to said existing locker assembly;

joining said jamb and said frame, the tongue of the frame being situated between the first and second prongs after this joining; and

securing said jamb with the base portion to said existing locker assembly.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein said jamb and said frame are joined by being snapped together.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

removing an existing bottom panel of said existing locker assembly; and

replacing said existing bottom panel with a bottom panel having an edge portion defining a tongue;

wherein said tongue is situated in a groove in a bottom edge portion of said frame when said jamb is secured to said existing locker assembly.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

removing an existing door of said existing locker assembly;

providing a door adapted to fit with an opening in said frame; and

forming a unitary assembly comprised of said frame, said jamb, and said door prior to securing said jamb to said existing locker assembly.

5. A method for retrofitting an existing locker assembly having a door opening, said method comprising:

removing an existing frame, existing jamb, and existing bottom panel of said existing locker assembly;

providing a frame adapted to fit with said door opening of said existing locker assembly;

providing a jamb adapted to be secured to said existing locker assembly;

replacing said existing bottom panel with a bottom panel having an edge portion defining a tongue, wherein said tongue is situated in a groove in a bottom edge portion of said frame when said jamb is secured to said existing locker assembly;

joining said jamb and said frame; and

securing said jamb to said existing locker assembly.

6. The method of claim 5 wherein said jamb and said frame are joined by being snapped together.

7. The method of claim 5 further comprising:

removing an existing door of said existing locker assembly;

providing a door adapted to fit within an opening in said frame; and

forming a unitary assembly comprised of said frame, said jamb, and said door prior to securing said jamb to said existing locker assembly.

Assignments (24)