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Sealing strips
Assignee: J D DISTRIBUTING CO
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Filing: 1969-06-02
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A unitary sealing strip for sealing the openings between the surfaces of laterally spaced wall members. The sealing device is made of a resilient material and is adapted to be forced into the space created by raised, prefabricated wall members, the device sealing the opening. Flanges with associated anchoring ribs prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the sealing strip. A securing member enables the sealing strip to be permanently secured in position when the wall members are joined into an integrated unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:03
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between joined wall members comprising: a. a covering member, portions thereof adapted for cooperatively engaging portions of said wall members; b. a unitary web member having longitudinal surfaces extending perpendicularly from a portion of said covering member; c. flanges extending outwardly and upwardly from portions of said longitudinal surfaces of said web member, said flanges engaging said longitudinal surfaces at a given acute angle; d. anchoring ribs projecting from portions of said flanges; and e. an anchoring member extensibly protruding from a portion of said web member securing said sealing strip to means for joining said wall members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between joined wall members comprising: a. a covering member, portions thereof adapted for cooperatively engaging portions of said wall members; b. a unitary web member having longitudinal surfaces extending perpendicularly from a portion of said covering member; c. flanges extending outwardly and upwardly from portions of said longitudinal surfaces of said web member, said flanges engaging said longitudinal surfaces at a given acute angle; d. anchoring ribs projecting from portions of said flanges; and e. an anchoring member extensibly protruding from a portion of said web member securing said sealing strip to means for joining said wall members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
an anchoring rib extending from a portion of said bottom surface of said flange, said anchoring rib having a concave top surface and a convex bottom surface, said concave top surface and convex bottom surface converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge, said sharp edge frictionally engaging the laterally spaced wall member when said sealing strip is forcefully inserted into the opening; and d. securing means extended from a given portion of said web member for securing said sealing strip to mortar joining the wall members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
an anchoring rib extending from a portion of said bottom surface of said flange, said anchoring rib having a concave top surface and a convex bottom surface, said concave top surface and convex bottom surface converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge, said sharp edge frictionally engaging the laterally spaced wall member when said sealing strip is forcefully inserted into the opening; and d. securing means extended from a given portion of said web member for securing said sealing strip to mortar joining the wall members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member adapted to be inserted between the concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. a pair of flanges comprising:
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member adapted to be inserted between the concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. a pair of flanges comprising:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A sealing strip as in claim 2, wherein said securing means comprises a cylindrical extension of said web member, the diameter of said cylindrical extension being substantially greater than the lateral distance between said longitudinal side surfaces of said portion of said web member immediately adjacent said cylindrical extension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between prefabricated laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member being adapted to be inserted between said concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said tapered web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. first and second flanges each having a top and bottom surface, said flanges projecting upwardly and outwardly from said web member, said top and bottom surfaces converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge; d. an anchoring rib projecting from the bottom surface of said flanges, said anchoring rib having a concave top surface and convex bottom surface, said top and bottom surfaces converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge; and e. means extended from a given portion of said web member for securing said sealing strip to the mortar joining the concrete wall members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
174 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between prefabricated laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member being adapted to be inserted between said concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said tapered web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. first and second flanges each having a top and bottom surface, said flanges projecting upwardly and outwardly from said web member, said top and bottom surfaces converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge; d. an anchoring rib projecting from the bottom surface of said flanges, said anchoring rib having a concave top surface and convex bottom surface, said top and bottom surfaces converging laterally into a substantially sharp edge; and e. means extended from a given portion of said web member for securing said sealing strip to the mortar joining the concrete wall members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between prefabricated laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member being adapted to be inserted between said concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said tapered web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. means projecting upwardly and outwardly from portions of said longitudinal side surfaces for securing said sealing strip to the laterally spaced concrete wall members; and d. a cylindrical extension depending from said web member, the diameter of said cylindrical extension being substantially greater than the lateral distance between said longitudinal side surfaces of said portion of said web member immediately adjacent said cylindrical extension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
144 words
A sealing strip of resilient material for sealing an opening between prefabricated laterally spaced concrete wall members joined by mortar comprising: a. a laterally tapered unitary web member having a pair of longitudinal side surfaces, said web member being adapted to be inserted between said concrete wall members; b. a covering member extending from and approximately perpendicular to said tapered web member, said covering member having adjacent bottom surface portions each substantially abutting one of said longitudinal side surfaces; c. means projecting upwardly and outwardly from portions of said longitudinal side surfaces for securing said sealing strip to the laterally spaced concrete wall members; and d. a cylindrical extension depending from said web member, the diameter of said cylindrical extension being substantially greater than the lateral distance between said longitudinal side surfaces of said portion of said web member immediately adjacent said cylindrical extension.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |