US3728834A
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Building corner assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-16
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A building corner assembly is provided for joining a pair of walls which lie in intersecting planes. Both walls terminate in arms which also lie in intersecting planes. The assembly also includes a post which has a pair of channels running along its length. The assembly further includes a corner lock which also has a pair of arms. One arm of the corner lock and the arm of one wall fit into one channel of the corner post, and the other arm of the corner lock and the arm of the other wall fit into the other channel of the corner post. The arms of the walls protrude toward the arms of the corner lock within their respective channels of the corner post and thereby enter into an interlocking relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 A Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6166; E04B1/617
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A double-walled structural corner assembly comprising a. first and second outer walls each including an arm, said walls being in intersecting planes, b. first and second inner walls each including an arm, said walls being in intersecting planes, c. a structurally-rigid post for interlocking the walls and including channels running along a portion of the length of the post, d. outer and inner corner locks each including a pair of arms, the locks being matable with the post only by movement in a direction parallel to and in alignment with the channels, and e. the arm of the first outer wall and one arm of the outer corner lock being received in one channel and the arm of the second outer wall and the other arm of the outer corner lock being received in another channel, the arm of the first inner wall and one arm of the inner corner lock being received in another channel, and the arm of the second inner wall and the other arm of the inner corner lock being received in another channel, a portion of the arm of a wall in each channel extending transversely of and inwardly of a portion of the arm of the corner lock in the same channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A double-walled structural corner assembly comprising a. first and second outer walls each including an arm, said walls being in intersecting planes, b. first and second inner walls each including an arm, said walls being in intersecting planes, c. a structurally-rigid post for interlocking the walls and including channels running along a portion of the length of the post, d. outer and inner corner locks each including a pair of arms, the locks being matable with the post only by movement in a direction parallel to and in alignment with the channels, and e. the arm of the first outer wall and one arm of the outer corner lock being received in one channel and the arm of the second outer wall and the other arm of the outer corner lock being received in another channel, the arm of the first inner wall and one arm of the inner corner lock being received in another channel, and the arm of the second inner wall and the other arm of the inner corner lock being received in another channel, a portion of the arm of a wall in each channel extending transversely of and inwardly of a portion of the arm of the corner lock in the same channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
152 words
A structural corner assembly comprising a. a first wall including an arm, b. a second wall including an arm, the first and second walls being in intersecting planes, c. a post for interlocking the walls and including a pair of channels running along a portion of the length of the post, d. a structurally-rigid corner lock including a pair of arms, the lock being matable with the post only by movement in a direction parallel to and in alignment with the channels, e. the arm of the first wall and one arm of the corner lock being received in one channel and the arm of the second wall and the other arm of the corner lock being received in the other channel, a portion of the arm of a wall in each channel extending transversely of and inwardly of a portion of the arm of the corner lock in the same channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
152 words
A structural corner assembly comprising a. a first wall including an arm, b. a second wall including an arm, the first and second walls being in intersecting planes, c. a post for interlocking the walls and including a pair of channels running along a portion of the length of the post, d. a structurally-rigid corner lock including a pair of arms, the lock being matable with the post only by movement in a direction parallel to and in alignment with the channels, e. the arm of the first wall and one arm of the corner lock being received in one channel and the arm of the second wall and the other arm of the corner lock being received in the other channel, a portion of the arm of a wall in each channel extending transversely of and inwardly of a portion of the arm of the corner lock in the same channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the corner lock is of ''''C-shaped'''' configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the walls meet at an approximately 90* angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the walls meet at an interior angle of greater than 90* but less than 180* .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each wall includes an inner partition, an outer partition, and members joining the partitions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the arm of each wall is of ''''L-shaped'''' configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein the said portions of the arms extend across the entire width of their respective channels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein portions of the arms of the corner lock in each channel protrude toward the portions of the arms of the walls in the same channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the said portions of the arms are sitUated at the interior ends of their respective channels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the said portions of the arms are situated at locations other than at the interior ends of their respective channels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structural corner assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein the arms of the corner locks include notches to receive the said portions.
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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |