US3603054A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Novel rectangular cross section member having two perpendicular entry channels
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1968-10-24
•
Granted: 1971-09-07
•
Expires: 1988-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of panels may be assembled in a mutually perpendicular relationship so as to have their adjacent cooperating outer peripheral portions flush to one another by means of assembling the panels within channeled joining members. The joining members include integral angled portions defining two channels having their entrances arranged substantially perpendicular to one another. The angled portions form an angled outer wall and an inner flange where the flange includes overhanging lip portions which partially obstruct the entrances to the channels. The channel entrance obstructions are arranged only on the internal flange so as to allow the panels to be arranged flush with one another when they are assembled in mutually perpendicular planes.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves Didry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/12; B65D7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
321 words
In combination, a panel assembly comprising, panel-joining members having an outer angled portion formed by two plane walls joined together at right angles with each other at the edges thereof and an inner angled portion formed by two plane walls joined at right angles with each other at the edges thereof, a panel joining member having an outer angled portion formed by two plane walls joined together at right angles with each other at the edges thereof and an inner angled portion formed by two plane walls joined at right angles to each other at the edges thereof, one said wall of said inner angled portion being rigidly attached at right angles with the inner surface of one wall of said outer angled portion and in spaced relationship with the remaining wall thereof, the unattached end of the remaining wall of said inner angled portion extending in a direction opposite said remaining wall of said outer angled portion and parallel to said one wall of said outer angled portion, said walls of said inner and outer angled portions defining two entry channels having their entrances disposed substantially perpendicular to each other, two rigid edge lips attached to said inner angled portion and extending perpendicular into each of said channels, one of said rigid edge lips formed at the intersection of the two plane walls forming said inner angled portion and extending perpendicularly from said one wall of said inner angled portion and said other rigid edge lip being formed at the unattached end of said remaining wall forming said inner angled portion, panels having their edge portions inserted within the channels of the joining members formed by the angled portions thereof, and at least one resilient clip mounted between the walls of the inner angled portion of said joining member and the inner surface of the panels so as to urge said panel into secure assembled position against the joining member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
321 words
In combination, a panel assembly comprising, panel-joining members having an outer angled portion formed by two plane walls joined together at right angles with each other at the edges thereof and an inner angled portion formed by two plane walls joined at right angles with each other at the edges thereof, a panel joining member having an outer angled portion formed by two plane walls joined together at right angles with each other at the edges thereof and an inner angled portion formed by two plane walls joined at right angles to each other at the edges thereof, one said wall of said inner angled portion being rigidly attached at right angles with the inner surface of one wall of said outer angled portion and in spaced relationship with the remaining wall thereof, the unattached end of the remaining wall of said inner angled portion extending in a direction opposite said remaining wall of said outer angled portion and parallel to said one wall of said outer angled portion, said walls of said inner and outer angled portions defining two entry channels having their entrances disposed substantially perpendicular to each other, two rigid edge lips attached to said inner angled portion and extending perpendicular into each of said channels, one of said rigid edge lips formed at the intersection of the two plane walls forming said inner angled portion and extending perpendicularly from said one wall of said inner angled portion and said other rigid edge lip being formed at the unattached end of said remaining wall forming said inner angled portion, panels having their edge portions inserted within the channels of the joining members formed by the angled portions thereof, and at least one resilient clip mounted between the walls of the inner angled portion of said joining member and the inner surface of the panels so as to urge said panel into secure assembled position against the joining member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said joining member is of one piece construction and made from a metallic material by extrusion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A panel assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said joining member is made from a one-piece sheet of metallic material by bending said sheet to form said joining member.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |