US3797188A
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Bracket structure for elastic expansion gap sealing devices
Assignee: Migua Fugensysteme GmbH
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract The present bracket means are constructed for supporting an elastic sealing body in an expansion gap, for example, in a floor. Angular sections are preferably attached to the walls of gap forming floor members. Sectional members are attached to the angular sections so that channel forming legs thereof point toward the open face of the gap while a lateral extension of each sectional member points towards the center of the gap. The lateral extension provides a gliding bearing for a support member connected to the sealing body.
Inventors
- 👤 H Mansfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:08
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01D; E01D19/00; E01D19/06; E01C; E01C11/00; E01C11/02; E01C11/04; E01C11/12; E01C11/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
In a bracket structure for an elastic expansion gap sealing device including a sealing body (13) having a longitudinal, lateral strip (12) along each of its sides for sealing an expansion gap formed by opposite walls of structural members (4, 8), the improvement comprising first and second sectional support members (10), each of said sectional support members (10) having a first vertical leg (9), a second vertical leg (9'') and a third substantially horizontal leg (16) which legs together form substantially the configuration of an F on its back, said first and second vertical legs (9, 9'') forming an outwardly open Uchannel, each of said lateral strips (12) of the sealing body (13) having an inwardly extending leg (12''), said inwardly extending legs (12'') being rigidly clamped in said outwardly open U-channel (11), means (23) connecting each first vertical leg (9) of the sectional support members (10) to a respective one of said opposite walls of the gap, each of said substantially horizontal legs (16) of said sectional support members (10) forming an extension (16) pointing toward each other and forming a supporting glide surface (17), and a third support member (18) for said sealing body (13), said third support member (18) having a horizontal bar of sufficient length so that it rests with its ends in a gliding manner on said supporting glide surface (17), and a vertical bar (19) connecting said third support member (18) to said sealing body (13), whereby said lateral strips are tightly held in a sealing position against the respective gap edge in any condition of the gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
In a bracket structure for an elastic expansion gap sealing device including a sealing body (13) having a longitudinal, lateral strip (12) along each of its sides for sealing an expansion gap formed by opposite walls of structural members (4, 8), the improvement comprising first and second sectional support members (10), each of said sectional support members (10) having a first vertical leg (9), a second vertical leg (9'') and a third substantially horizontal leg (16) which legs together form substantially the configuration of an F on its back, said first and second vertical legs (9, 9'') forming an outwardly open Uchannel, each of said lateral strips (12) of the sealing body (13) having an inwardly extending leg (12''), said inwardly extending legs (12'') being rigidly clamped in said outwardly open U-channel (11), means (23) connecting each first vertical leg (9) of the sectional support members (10) to a respective one of said opposite walls of the gap, each of said substantially horizontal legs (16) of said sectional support members (10) forming an extension (16) pointing toward each other and forming a supporting glide surface (17), and a third support member (18) for said sealing body (13), said third support member (18) having a horizontal bar of sufficient length so that it rests with its ends in a gliding manner on said supporting glide surface (17), and a vertical bar (19) connecting said third support member (18) to said sealing body (13), whereby said lateral strips are tightly held in a sealing position against the respective gap edge in any condition of the gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The bracket structure according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal and vertical bars of the third support member form a T-section, said sealing body comprising a groove for receiving said vertical bar of the T-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The bracket structure according to claim 1, further comprising angular section members each having a first leg connected to the respective one of said structural members and a second leg forming one of said opposite gap walls, said first vertical legs of said first and second sectional support members being connected to the respective second leg of the adjacent angular section member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The bracket structure according to claim 3, wherein said second leg of the angular section members has an outer edge pointing upwardly relative to the gap, said connecting means comprising an inverted U-shaped groove forming an extension of each of said first vertical legs which groove clamps over said outer edge of the second leg of the respective angular section member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bracket structure according to claim 4, wherein said connecting means further comprise screws or rivets extending through said inverted U-shaped groove and through said outer edge.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |