US3353318A
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Insulated joint for panel walls
Assignee: McAX Corp
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Filing: 1966-03-28
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1986-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo O Bacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:17
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6813; E04B1/74; E04B1/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
AN INSULATED JOINT FOR ADJACENT WALL PANELS HAVING SPACED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SHEETS INCLUDING COEXTENSIVE FIRST FLANGES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY INWARD FROM THE UPRIGHT MARGINS OF THE SHEETS, COEXTENSIVE SECOND FLANGES EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OUTWARD FROM THE TRANSVERSE FIRST FLANGES OF ONE OF THE UPRIGHT MARGINS OF EACH SHEET AND LONGITUDINALLY INWARD FROM THE TRANSVERSE FLANGES OF THE OTHER OF SAID UPRIGHT MARGINS, COEXTENSIVE THIRD FLANGES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY FROM THE LONGITUDINAL SECOND FLANGES IN PARALLEL CLOSELY-SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER, WHEREBY THE FLANGES OF SAID ONE OF SAID MARGINS COACT TO FORM A TONGUE PORTION AND THE FLANGES OF SAID OTHER OF SAID MARGINS COACT TO FORM A GROOVE PORTION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE TONGUE, AND A PAIR OF COEXTENSIVE GASKETS FOR SEALING OFF BETWEEN THE GROOVE AND TONGUE PORTIONS, EACH GASKET HAVING AN ELONGATE BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTERMOST THIRD FLANGES OF SAID TONGUE AND GROOVE PORTIONS AND ADAPTED TO BE DEFORMED WHEN THE JOINT IS ASSEMBLED, EACH BODY HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT COEXTENSIVE EXTENSION PROJECTING LATERALLY THEREFROM FOR CONFINEMENT BETWEEN THE PARALLEL CLOSELY SPACED THIRD FLANGES WHEREBY ONE OF THE GASKETS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID TONGUE PORTION AND THE OTHER OF SAID GASKETS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID GROOVE PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
AN INSULATED JOINT FOR ADJACENT WALL PANELS HAVING SPACED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SHEETS INCLUDING COEXTENSIVE FIRST FLANGES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY INWARD FROM THE UPRIGHT MARGINS OF THE SHEETS, COEXTENSIVE SECOND FLANGES EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OUTWARD FROM THE TRANSVERSE FIRST FLANGES OF ONE OF THE UPRIGHT MARGINS OF EACH SHEET AND LONGITUDINALLY INWARD FROM THE TRANSVERSE FLANGES OF THE OTHER OF SAID UPRIGHT MARGINS, COEXTENSIVE THIRD FLANGES EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY FROM THE LONGITUDINAL SECOND FLANGES IN PARALLEL CLOSELY-SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER, WHEREBY THE FLANGES OF SAID ONE OF SAID MARGINS COACT TO FORM A TONGUE PORTION AND THE FLANGES OF SAID OTHER OF SAID MARGINS COACT TO FORM A GROOVE PORTION COMPLEMENTARY TO THE TONGUE, AND A PAIR OF COEXTENSIVE GASKETS FOR SEALING OFF BETWEEN THE GROOVE AND TONGUE PORTIONS, EACH GASKET HAVING AN ELONGATE BODY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTERMOST THIRD FLANGES OF SAID TONGUE AND GROOVE PORTIONS AND ADAPTED TO BE DEFORMED WHEN THE JOINT IS ASSEMBLED, EACH BODY HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT COEXTENSIVE EXTENSION PROJECTING LATERALLY THEREFROM FOR CONFINEMENT BETWEEN THE PARALLEL CLOSELY SPACED THIRD FLANGES WHEREBY ONE OF THE GASKETS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID TONGUE PORTION AND THE OTHER OF SAID GASKETS IS ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID GROOVE PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |