US3230684A
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Method for attaching wall panels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-07
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1982-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anders B Vinje
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF REMOVABLY ATTACHING A PANEL TO A WALL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: ATTACHING TO SAID WALL A FIRST STRIP OF RIGID MATERIAL HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN WITH LATERALLY SLOPING LOWER EDGES; REMOVABLY MOUNTING ON SAID FIRST STRIP A SECOND STRIP OF RIGID MATERIAL BY ENGAGING LATERALLY SLOPING AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING TONGUES OF SAID SECOND STRIP IN SAID OPENINGS WHEREBY SAID TONGUES REST ON SAID LOWER EDGES AND SLIDE TO THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF; AND ADHESIVELY BONDING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SECOND STRIP TO ONE SURFACE OF SAID PANEL BY DEPOSITING ADHESIVE MATERIAL ON ONE OF SAID SURFACES THEN BRINGING SAID SURFACES TOGETHER WHILE HOLDING SAID PANEL IN ITS DESIRED FINAL POSITION OF ORIENTATION RELATIVE TO SAID WALL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A METHOD OF REMOVABLY ATTACHING A PANEL TO A WALL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: ATTACHING TO SAID WALL A FIRST STRIP OF RIGID MATERIAL HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN WITH LATERALLY SLOPING LOWER EDGES; REMOVABLY MOUNTING ON SAID FIRST STRIP A SECOND STRIP OF RIGID MATERIAL BY ENGAGING LATERALLY SLOPING AND DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING TONGUES OF SAID SECOND STRIP IN SAID OPENINGS WHEREBY SAID TONGUES REST ON SAID LOWER EDGES AND SLIDE TO THE LOWER ENDS THEREOF; AND ADHESIVELY BONDING THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID SECOND STRIP TO ONE SURFACE OF SAID PANEL BY DEPOSITING ADHESIVE MATERIAL ON ONE OF SAID SURFACES THEN BRINGING SAID SURFACES TOGETHER WHILE HOLDING SAID PANEL IN ITS DESIRED FINAL POSITION OF ORIENTATION RELATIVE TO SAID WALL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |