US3696572A
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Support for panels and the like
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1968-08-06
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1988-08-06
Abstract
Abstract The support has an elongated sheet metal plate bent about longitudinal axes to provide a pair of longitudinally extending edge portions upstanding from an intermediate portion. A pair of flanges are bent to extend outwardly from the edge portions. A plurality of teeth are struck from the intermediate body portion to extend normal thereto in a direction generally opposite to the direction in which the edge portions extend from the intermediate body portion. The teeth are embedded into the panel and the support reinforces the panel to preclude sagging, bowing and the like. The edge portions are flared outwardly such that the supports nest, one within the other, to form a packing assemblage. In one form of the packing assemblage, the teeth of each fastener extend through the slots left by the teeth struck in the intermediate portion of the support nested next below.
Inventors
- 👤 John Calvin Jureit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C3/04; E04C3/06; E04C3/07; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/10; E04C2/12; E04C2/14; E04C2003/0404; E04C2003/0408; E04C2003/0421; E04C2003/0426; E04C2003/0434; E04C2003/0443; E04C2003/0473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A support for a panel member comprising an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, a pair of flanges bent about longitudinally extending axes to extend from said edge portions in opposite lateral directions and in a direction generally parallel to said intermediate portion, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate plate portion about transverse axes and at longitudinally spaced positions along said support, said teeth being struck to extend substantially normal to and from the opposite side of said intermediate portion and being adapted for embedment into the panel member with said intermediate portion overlying the panel to reinforce the same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A support for a panel member comprising an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, a pair of flanges bent about longitudinally extending axes to extend from said edge portions in opposite lateral directions and in a direction generally parallel to said intermediate portion, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate plate portion about transverse axes and at longitudinally spaced positions along said support, said teeth being struck to extend substantially normal to and from the opposite side of said intermediate portion and being adapted for embedment into the panel member with said intermediate portion overlying the panel to reinforce the same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein said edge portions are bent to incline laterally outwardly to form with an intermediate portion respective included angles greater than right angles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein said teeth are struck to form a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending rows thereof, said teeth having scarfed ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A support according to claim 2 wherein said teeth are struck to form a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending rows thereof, the teeth in each row having scarfed ends, the ends of the teeth of one row being scarfed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the ends of the teeth of the other row are scarfed to provide a lateral clinching action.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A support according to claim 2 wherein said teeth are struck to form a pair of laterally spaced longitudinally extending rows thereof, the longitudinally next adjacent teeth in each row having their ends scarfed in opposite directions to provide a lateral clinching action.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
A support member packing assemblage comprised of a plurality of support members, each of said support members including an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, each of said edge portions being laterally outwardly inclined to form an included angle with said intermediate portion greater than a right angle, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate portion at longitudinally spaced positions therealong leaving a plurality of slots in said plate extending longitudinally of said plate from said teeth, said members being nested one within the other such that inner face portions of said edge portions associated with the underlying member engage outer face portions of said edge portions associated with the overlying nested member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
A support member packing assemblage comprised of a plurality of support members, each of said support members including an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, each of said edge portions being laterally outwardly inclined to form an included angle with said intermediate portion greater than a right angle, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate portion at longitudinally spaced positions therealong leaving a plurality of slots in said plate extending longitudinally of said plate from said teeth, said members being nested one within the other such that inner face portions of said edge portions associated with the underlying member engage outer face portions of said edge portions associated with the overlying nested member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A packing assemblage according to claim 6 wherein the teeth associated with the overlying member extend through the slots associated with the underlying member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A packing assemblage according to claim 7 wherein the opposite sides of said teeth are tapered inwardly toward one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A packing assemblage according to claim 6 wherein each of said support members include a pair of flanges bent about longitudinally extending axes to extend from said edge portions in opposite lateral directions and in a direction generally parallel to said intermediate portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
128 words
A reinforced panel assemblage comprising a panel member, an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, a pair of flanges bent to extend from said edge portion in opposite lateral directions about longitudinally extending axes and in a direction generally parallel to said intermediate portion, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate plate portion about transverse axes and at longitudinally spaced positions therealong, said teeth being struck to extend substantially normal to and from the opposite side of said intermediate portion for embedment into a face of said panel member, said support plate overlying the panel face to reinforce the panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
A reinforced panel assemblage comprising a panel member, an elongated sheet metal plate having an intermediate portion and a pair of edge portions bent about laterally spaced longitudinally extending axes to extend from said intermediate portion on one side thereof, a pair of flanges bent to extend from said edge portion in opposite lateral directions about longitudinally extending axes and in a direction generally parallel to said intermediate portion, and a plurality of nail-like teeth struck from said intermediate plate portion about transverse axes and at longitudinally spaced positions therealong, said teeth being struck to extend substantially normal to and from the opposite side of said intermediate portion for embedment into a face of said panel member, said support plate overlying the panel face to reinforce the panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A support assemblage according to claim 10 including a plurality of said plates extending in parallel spaced relation along saiD panel member face.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |