US3276180A
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Removable panel-holding clip in combination with apertured structural elements
Assignee: TERLAN RES ESTABLISHMENT
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Filing: 1964-05-26
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Westinghouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/123; F16B5/125; E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/58; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; E04F13/081; E04F13/0814; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/08; F16B21/088; F16B5/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN COMBINATION: AN ELONGATE SUPPORT ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APERTURES ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, AND A CLIP SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, SAID CLIP INCLUDING A BODY OF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A MAIN PORTION, AN UPSTANDING PORTION EXTENDING FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID MAIN PORTION, AND A TONGUE PORTION EXTENDING FROM THAT EDGE OF THE UPSTANDING PORTION OPPOSITE THAT EDGE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE MAIN PORTION AND AT AN ANGLE INCLINED TO THE MAIN PORTION, AND A PAIR OF RESILIENT DOMED STUDS UPSTANDING FROM SAID MAIN PORTION ON THE OPPOSITE FACE OF SAID MAIN PORTION FROM SAID UPSTANDING PORTION, EACH OF SAID STUDS ENGAGING IN A SAID APERTURE IN SAID ELEMENT AND SAID TONGUE PORTION BEING SPACED FROM SAID ELEMENT BY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CLAMP RESILIENTLY A PANEL OF SHEET MATERIAL AGAINST SAID ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
IN COMBINATION: AN ELONGATE SUPPORT ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED APERTURES ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, AND A CLIP SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, SAID CLIP INCLUDING A BODY OF SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A MAIN PORTION, AN UPSTANDING PORTION EXTENDING FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID MAIN PORTION, AND A TONGUE PORTION EXTENDING FROM THAT EDGE OF THE UPSTANDING PORTION OPPOSITE THAT EDGE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE MAIN PORTION AND AT AN ANGLE INCLINED TO THE MAIN PORTION, AND A PAIR OF RESILIENT DOMED STUDS UPSTANDING FROM SAID MAIN PORTION ON THE OPPOSITE FACE OF SAID MAIN PORTION FROM SAID UPSTANDING PORTION, EACH OF SAID STUDS ENGAGING IN A SAID APERTURE IN SAID ELEMENT AND SAID TONGUE PORTION BEING SPACED FROM SAID ELEMENT BY AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CLAMP RESILIENTLY A PANEL OF SHEET MATERIAL AGAINST SAID ELEMENT.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |