US3667182A
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Building structures
Assignee: Alcoa Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract Sheet panels are connected to building structural framing by attaching them to a spline which has a sliding fit with a clamp fastened to the framing, thus permitting movement of the panels relative to the framing.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay R Stemler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/36; E04D3/366; E04D3/3607; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/12; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/06; E04D3/361; E04D2003/3615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In combination in a building structure having structural framing members, a spline having a base seated on structural framing members and a channel-shaped section having opposed inner side walls, a pair of adjacent panels having facing edge sections which are positioned in the said channel-shaped section, each of said edge sections engaging one of the said side walls, clamps holding the said spline base to the said framing members, each of the said clamps having a portion resting on a structural framing member and having a second portion thereof which overlies the spline base and exerts hold-down pressure thereon, the said spline base being movable relative to the said clamps transversely of the said joining members, and means fastening each clamp to a structural framing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In combination in a building structure having structural framing members, a spline having a base seated on structural framing members and a channel-shaped section having opposed inner side walls, a pair of adjacent panels having facing edge sections which are positioned in the said channel-shaped section, each of said edge sections engaging one of the said side walls, clamps holding the said spline base to the said framing members, each of the said clamps having a portion resting on a structural framing member and having a second portion thereof which overlies the spline base and exerts hold-down pressure thereon, the said spline base being movable relative to the said clamps transversely of the said joining members, and means fastening each clamp to a structural framing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, in which the said overlying portion has a groove therein facing the said base, and the said base has a flange extending into the said groove and having a sliding fit therein.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |