US3788022A
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Element for bridging the juncture between adjacent structural components
Assignee: Christian Holzaepfel KG Mebelfabrik
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Filing: 1972-05-12
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A U-shaped member has a bight portion and two wall portions which extend to one side of the bight portion normal thereto. The outer side of the bight portion is formed with two open channels extending along the juncture with the respective arm portion. Two sealing strips of elastomeric material are provided, each overlying the outer side of one of the arm portions and connected to the free edge of the same, with each sealing strip extending around the juncture of the arm portion with the bight portion having a tubular bead received in part in the associated channel. Sealing lips are provided on and extend outwardly from the free edges of the sealing strips in the region of the free edges of the arm portions.
Inventors
- 👤 H Epperlein
- 👤 E Hoscheler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:26
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B2/821; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6813; E04B2002/749; E04B2002/7492; E04B2002/7494
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
As an article of manufacture, an element for bridging the juncture between adjacent structural components, comprising a profiled member of U-shaped cross-section having a bight portion which includes opposite longitudinally extending margins, and a pair of arm portions extending from the respective margins to one side of said bight portion and having respective longitudinally extending free edges; and a pair of sealing strips each provided on an outer side of one of said arm portions overlying and extending longitudinally of the same, said sealing strips each having one longitudinal edge region overlying the respectively adjacent margin at the other side of said bight portion, and an other longitudinal edge region connected with the free edge of the associated arm portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
As an article of manufacture, an element for bridging the juncture between adjacent structural components, comprising a profiled member of U-shaped cross-section having a bight portion which includes opposite longitudinally extending margins, and a pair of arm portions extending from the respective margins to one side of said bight portion and having respective longitudinally extending free edges; and a pair of sealing strips each provided on an outer side of one of said arm portions overlying and extending longitudinally of the same, said sealing strips each having one longitudinal edge region overlying the respectively adjacent margin at the other side of said bight portion, and an other longitudinal edge region connected with the free edge of the associated arm portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1; each of said other longitudinal edge regions including connecting means for connecting it with the free edge of the associated arm portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1, said other side of said bight portion having at least two open channels each extending along one of said margins, and said one longitudinal edge region of each sealing strip including a longitudinally extending thickened section partly accommodated in one of said channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 3, wherein said thickened sections are deformable tubular beads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1, said other longitudinal edge region of each sealing strip having a side facing towards the respectively other one of said arm portions and being provided with a recess which is open in direction towards said bight portion, and said free edge of the respectively associated arm portion being received in said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 5, said arm portions each having a general plane, and said free edges each being offset from said general plane in direction outwardly of said profiled member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1, each of said sealing strips being provided with an outwardly projecting deflectable sealing lip extending along the respective other longitudinal edge region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1, said sealing strips being of elastomeric material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1, each of said sealing strips having an inner side directed towards said profiled member; and further comprising distancing means for preventing surface-to-surface contact between said arm portions and the respective inner sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
As an article of manufacture, an element for bridging the juncture between adjacent structural components, comprising a profiled member of U-shaped cross section having a bight portion which includes opposite longitudinally extending margins, and a pair of arm porTions extending from the respective margins to one side of said bight portion and having respective longitudinally extending free edges; and a sealing strip provided on an outer side of at least one of said arm portions overlying and extending longitudinally of the same, said sealing strip having one longitudinal edge region overlying the adjacent margin at the other side of said bight portion, and another longitudinal edge region connected with the free edge of said one arm portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
117 words
As an article of manufacture, an element for bridging the juncture between adjacent structural components, comprising a profiled member of U-shaped cross section having a bight portion which includes opposite longitudinally extending margins, and a pair of arm porTions extending from the respective margins to one side of said bight portion and having respective longitudinally extending free edges; and a sealing strip provided on an outer side of at least one of said arm portions overlying and extending longitudinally of the same, said sealing strip having one longitudinal edge region overlying the adjacent margin at the other side of said bight portion, and another longitudinal edge region connected with the free edge of said one arm portion.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |