US3643393A
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Building construction
Assignee: Inland Systems Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-30
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-03-30
Abstract
Abstract Modular building construction in which the walls of each module are manufactured as panels consisting of one or more gypsum board subpanels secured to a core of studs and plates and overlaid with a continuous sheet of embossed, polyvinyl chloride, and in which the corner joints of the module are covered by a strip of polyvinyl chloride of the same color and texture as the continuous sheets and secured to the adjacent edges of the panels by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin A Pierce
- 👤 Richard W Knob
- 👤 Samuel O Roth
- 👤 Emery L Mckinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/022; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein: a. said covering has a pattern embossed therein, and b. said strip has substantially the same pattern embossed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein: a. said covering and said strip are formed of polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein: a. said strip is adhered to said covering by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein: a. said panels are angularly disposed with respect to each other, and b. said strip has means defining a score line extending longitudinally thereof with portions of said strip on opposite sides of said score line attached to portions of said covering adjacent said edges of each of said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction of claim 5 wherein: a. the angle between said surfaces of said panels is substantially 90* to form an interior corner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein: a. the angle between said surfaces of said panels is substantially 270* to form an exterior corner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The construction of claim 7 wherein: a. said strip is formed of a substantially rigid material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The construction of claim 8 further comprising: a. reinforcing means secured to said strip.
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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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |