US3785104A
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Panel sealing system for internal glazing
Assignee: GRIFFITH RUBBER MILLS AN OREGON CORP
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract Means are provided for permitting internal glazing for panel mounting systems of the type wherein elastomeric gasket members which include panel receiving channels therein are disposed about openings in buildings or the like to support thin rigid construction panels in predetermined desired positions. In the subject invention, a plurality of rigid means are molded integrally into at least those gasket members used to support the edges of adjacent construction panels. These rigid means are adapted to be used in affixing the gaskets to associated rigid construction members extending around and/or spanning the opening as well as providing rigidity for the panel mounting gaskets to prevent panel roll out when high negative lateral forces are received against the construction panels.
Inventors
- 👤 J Dailen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/88; E04B2/96; E04B2/967; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/58; E06B3/62; E06B3/6205; E06B3/68; E06B2003/6214; E06B2003/6217; E06B2003/622; E06B2003/625; E06B2003/6252; E06B2003/627; E06B2003/6273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
An elongated elastomeric panel mounting gasket affixed to an elongated rigid structural member having a gasket receiving surface, said gasket including a flat body portion, said body portion having at least a pair of spaced-apart lips defining a longitudinally continuous panel receiving channel having a channel bottom, said body portion including a rib portion integral with said lips and extending past said channel bottom, said body portion having a mounting surface and an opposite surface, a longitudinal lock strip receiving groove extending into said body portion from said mounting surface adjacent one of said lips receiving a lock strip therein to lock said one lip against a panel received in said channel, the improvement comprising; rigid stiffening means molded integrally into said body portion opposite said lock strip receiving groove and on the opposite side of said panel receiving channel from said lock strip receiving groove, said rigid stiffening means substantially spanning said rib portion and extending into the other of said lips past said channel bottom for stiffening said other lip against bending outwardly away from said one lip, a plurality of longitudinally-spaced fastener receiving holes in said body portion extending through said rib portion from said lock strip receiving groove to said rigid stiffening means, and a plurality of fasteners extending through said fastener receiving holes and being affixed at one end to said rigid stiffening means and at their other end to said structural member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
An elongated elastomeric panel mounting gasket affixed to an elongated rigid structural member having a gasket receiving surface, said gasket including a flat body portion, said body portion having at least a pair of spaced-apart lips defining a longitudinally continuous panel receiving channel having a channel bottom, said body portion including a rib portion integral with said lips and extending past said channel bottom, said body portion having a mounting surface and an opposite surface, a longitudinal lock strip receiving groove extending into said body portion from said mounting surface adjacent one of said lips receiving a lock strip therein to lock said one lip against a panel received in said channel, the improvement comprising; rigid stiffening means molded integrally into said body portion opposite said lock strip receiving groove and on the opposite side of said panel receiving channel from said lock strip receiving groove, said rigid stiffening means substantially spanning said rib portion and extending into the other of said lips past said channel bottom for stiffening said other lip against bending outwardly away from said one lip, a plurality of longitudinally-spaced fastener receiving holes in said body portion extending through said rib portion from said lock strip receiving groove to said rigid stiffening means, and a plurality of fasteners extending through said fastener receiving holes and being affixed at one end to said rigid stiffening means and at their other end to said structural member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said rigid stiffening means comprises a plurality of longitudinally-spaced plate members having threaded fastener securing holes therein aligned with said fastener receiving holes in said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said rigid stiffening means comprises a plurality of longitudinally-spaced substantially flat head portions on fasteners having shank portions occupying said fastener receiving holes in said body portion.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |