US3698148A
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Panel mounting means and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-07
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting panel means of the mirror or window pane type within an opening contained in a support, characterized by the provision of a plurality of retaining means arranged in spaced relation about the periphery of said panel means, said retaining means being dimensioned to engage only a fraction of the peripheral edge portion of said panel means, in combination with seal means for sealing the entire peripheral space between the exterior face of said panel means and said support. In the preferred embodiment, the retaining means and the lower portion of said seal means extend within a common groove contained in the support, while in a second embodiment, they extend within separate spaced parallel grooves. According to a third embodiment, the seal means are integral with a cover member that also covers the retainer members and is adapted to engage the internal face of the panel means.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Marantier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:51
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/62; E06B2003/6217; E06B2003/6223; E06B2003/6226; E06B2003/6238; E06B2003/6244; E06B2003/625; E06B2003/6252; E06B2003/6258; E06B2003/6261; E06B2003/6264; E06B2003/627; E06B2003/6279; E06B2003/6285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A panel mounting assembly, comprising a. a vertical support (3) containing a through opening the peripheral wall surface of which contains continuous groove means; b. a panel (2) mounted in said opening; c. means retaining said panel in said opening, including a plurality of pairs of rigid retainer members spaced around the periphery of said panel, said pair of retainer members including 1. an outer member (8) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the outer face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and 2. an inner member (9) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the inner face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and d. flexible outer seal means (5) for tightly sealing the peripheral joint between said panel and said support, and for covering and insulating said retainer members from the medium to which said external face is exposed, said outer seal means including 1. an upper portion (19) in engagement with the outer face of said panel; 2. a lower portion (22) that extends within said groove means generally beneath said panel; and 3. an intermediate portion (23) connecting said upper and lower portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A panel mounting assembly, comprising a. a vertical support (3) containing a through opening the peripheral wall surface of which contains continuous groove means; b. a panel (2) mounted in said opening; c. means retaining said panel in said opening, including a plurality of pairs of rigid retainer members spaced around the periphery of said panel, said pair of retainer members including 1. an outer member (8) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the outer face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and 2. an inner member (9) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the inner face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and d. flexible outer seal means (5) for tightly sealing the peripheral joint between said panel and said support, and for covering and insulating said retainer members from the medium to which said external face is exposed, said outer seal means including 1. an upper portion (19) in engagement with the outer face of said panel; 2. a lower portion (22) that extends within said groove means generally beneath said panel; and 3. an intermediate portion (23) connecting said upper and lower portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
an inner member (9) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the inner face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and d. flexible outer seal means (5) for tightly sealing the peripheral joint between said panel and said support, and for covering and insulating said retainer members from the medium to which said external face is exposed, said outer seal means including
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
an inner member (9) the upper and lower end portions of which engage the inner face of said panel and extend within said groove means, respectively; and d. flexible outer seal means (5) for tightly sealing the peripheral joint between said panel and said support, and for covering and insulating said retainer members from the medium to which said external face is exposed, said outer seal means including
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
a lower portion (22) that extends within said groove means generally beneath said panel; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
a lower portion (22) that extends within said groove means generally beneath said panel; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the upper extremity (19'') of the upper portion of said flexible outer seal means contains in the surface thereof in engagement with said panel outer face a groove (21), and further including a mass of sealing material (20) contained in said groove for sealing contact with said panel external face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the lower extremity (19'''') of the upper portion of said seal means engages the outer surface of said support, whereby said upper portion of said seal means straddles the joint between said panel and said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
an intermediate portion (23) connecting said upper and lower portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
an intermediate portion (23) connecting said upper and lower portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said groove means includes an auxiliary groove (29, 29b) parallel with, spaced from and arranged on the exterior side of said first groove, said lower portion of said outer seal member extending in sealed relation within said auxiliary groove.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
APparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein said upper and lower portions of said outer retainer member (8) are off-set, said outer retainer member including a generally horizontal intermediate portion (8'') that extends at least partially below said panel, the lower end portions of said outer and inner retainer members being received in a common first groove (13).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the lower portion of said outer seal means extends in sealed relation within said first groove.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 6, and further including auxiliary mounting means (24) mounted in said first groove for supporting said panel in spaced relation above the bottom wall of said groove.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5, and further including an inner cover member (26) having an upper portion for enclosing said retaining means and for sealing the joint between the inner face of said panel and said support, said inner cover member including a lower portion that extends within said groove means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 8, wherein said outer and inner seal members are integral.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |