US3778956A
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Glass pane fastening
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-12
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-05-12
Abstract
Abstract Large adjacent glass panes are fastened together by means including a glazing button comprising a stem that is preferably thinner than the glass to be joined coacting with two shoulder portions to define a pair of recesses slightly larger than the thickness of the adjacent glass panes to be connected. At least one of the shoulder-defining portions is threaded for receiving a member with an internally threaded socket that may be tightened to securely interconnect the adjacent panes of glass.
Inventors
- 👤 R Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B35/00; F16B35/04; A; A47; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/12; E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/5427; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0056; F16B5/0068; F16B5/0072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus for interconnecting adjacent glass panes side-by-side in the same plane having opposed adjacent edge surfaces free of notches comprising, means defining first and second recesses of length slightly longer than the thickness of adjacent glass panes to be interconnected, said means including opposed flat surfaces parallel to each other at each end of said length and perpendicular to said length for contact with said panes, and clamping means attached to said first-mentioned means for clamping opposed surfaces of glass panes seated in said recesses together near the opposed edges of said glass panes for interconnecting said glass panes side-by-side in the same plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus for interconnecting adjacent glass panes side-by-side in the same plane having opposed adjacent edge surfaces free of notches comprising, means defining first and second recesses of length slightly longer than the thickness of adjacent glass panes to be interconnected, said means including opposed flat surfaces parallel to each other at each end of said length and perpendicular to said length for contact with said panes, and clamping means attached to said first-mentioned means for clamping opposed surfaces of glass panes seated in said recesses together near the opposed edges of said glass panes for interconnecting said glass panes side-by-side in the same plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising, said glass panes seated in said recesses and clamped by said clamping means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Glass interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 2 and further comprising at least another of said first-mentioned means seated in the gap between said glass panes having an associated one of said clamping means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Glass interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first-mentioned means comprises a midwall that is higher than it is thick and is seated between said clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein said clamping means comprises at least one threaded end and fastening means formed with a threaded socket screwably connected to said at least one end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first-mentioned means and said clamping means comprises a disc secured to the other end of said midwall in cross section forming the cap of a T.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein the depth of said recess is greater than the thickness of said midwall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said fastening means comprises an annular disc of inside diameter corresponding substantially to the diameter of said threaded end and of outside diameter greater than the height of said midwall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
Glass pane interconnecting apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein said fastening means comprises an annular disc of inside diameter corresponding substantially to the diameter of said threaded end and of outside diameter greater then the height of said midwall, the outside diameter of said first-mentioned disc being greater than the height of said midwall.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |