US3675383A
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Wallboard construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-15
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-04-15
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a type of wallboard construction wherein the butt joint between adjacent panels is formed between, rather than on, the joists. The abutting edges are secured by a clip designed to bias the edges inwardly between the joists. The resulting depression can be built up flush with the wall surface, thereby avoiding the ridge which normally results from taping edges abutting upon a joist.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Paoletti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7453; E04B2/7457; E04F13/00; E04F13/02; E04F13/04; E04B2/72; E04B2/723; E04B2002/728
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A wallboard construction comprising: a plurality of supports arranged in spaced, substantially parallel, relationship; a plurality of wallboard panels having inner and outer sides secured to said supports with said inner sides against said supports in substantially coplanar, abutting, edge to edge relationship, at least some of the abutting edges being disposed intermediate said supports; and clip means engaging said intermediate edges for biasing said edges inwardly between said supports, each of said clip means having first and second oppositely facing channel members, each of said channel members including an outer leg and an inner leg, said inner leg being spaced from said outer leg by a central web and forming an acute angle with said central web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A wallboard construction comprising: a plurality of supports arranged in spaced, substantially parallel, relationship; a plurality of wallboard panels having inner and outer sides secured to said supports with said inner sides against said supports in substantially coplanar, abutting, edge to edge relationship, at least some of the abutting edges being disposed intermediate said supports; and clip means engaging said intermediate edges for biasing said edges inwardly between said supports, each of said clip means having first and second oppositely facing channel members, each of said channel members including an outer leg and an inner leg, said inner leg being spaced from said outer leg by a central web and forming an acute angle with said central web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein the outer sides of said wall panels adjacent said intermediate edges are built out from said inwardly biased edges to form a substantially planar surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The construction of claim 1, wherein said clip means are adhesively secured to said abutting edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The construction of claim 3 wherein said clip means define adhesive-receiving openings therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said outer legs are short relative to said inner legs.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |