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US3589755A
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Prefabricated-wall attachment system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-20
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A vertical-wall attachment system for building construction of the prefabricated type, including double tapered interconnective clips for installation on the end of the wall and on the structure to which the wall is to be secured, and modular spacers coacting to position the wall in relation to said structure, thereby coacting to provide tight attachment on vertical sliding interconnection of the clips.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0032; F16B5/0052; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6125; E04B1/6141; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7448; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/61
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A system for joining of first and second walls comprising: first and second interconnective clips of resilient material for respective attachment to the first wall and the second wall, interconnective portions of the clips being tapered, each clip comprising a substantially U-section channel consisting of flanged arms upturned from a flat base, the base tapered in width between the arms and the arms tapered in width normal to the base; the flanges on the arms of the first clip spaced to engage the flanges on the arms of the second clip; thereby providing a dimension across said joint variable through said tapered interconnection; and a spacer adapted for affixation between said walls to be joined affixed to a said wall in spaced vertical relation with said clips the dimension of said spacer across said joint being intermediate said interconnected clip variable dimension, thereby providing for said respective wall means to be loosely joinable in one relative vertical position and tightly joinable and in a selected position through varying said relative vertical position of the respective wall means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A system for joining of first and second walls comprising: first and second interconnective clips of resilient material for respective attachment to the first wall and the second wall, interconnective portions of the clips being tapered, each clip comprising a substantially U-section channel consisting of flanged arms upturned from a flat base, the base tapered in width between the arms and the arms tapered in width normal to the base; the flanges on the arms of the first clip spaced to engage the flanges on the arms of the second clip; thereby providing a dimension across said joint variable through said tapered interconnection; and a spacer adapted for affixation between said walls to be joined affixed to a said wall in spaced vertical relation with said clips the dimension of said spacer across said joint being intermediate said interconnected clip variable dimension, thereby providing for said respective wall means to be loosely joinable in one relative vertical position and tightly joinable and in a selected position through varying said relative vertical position of the respective wall means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as recited in claim 1, said first clip having inwardly flanged arms, all said tapers widening upwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as recited in claim 2, said second clip having outwardly flanged arms, said base width taper widening upwardly and said arms width taper widening downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as recited in claim 1, all said flanges being respectively normal to said arms and parallel to said bases.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as recited in claim 1, all said flanges being respectively at acute angles to said arms and returned toward said bases.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system as recited in claim 3, said spacer comprising a wood-frame construction modular element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as recited in claim 6, and a second set of said clips vertically positioned adjacent said spacer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A system as recited in claim 3, and a panel support on one clip comprising a rectangular base extension with vertical sides at right angles to said base extension, a said vertical side extending upwardly in the vertical plane beyond said base, thereby providing assembly clearance for said spacer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as recited in claim 8, said panel support comprisIng a U-shaped channel adapted for attachment to a said clip.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |