US3803789A
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Panel fixing system
Assignee: GIBSON D Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1972-09-29
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1992-09-29
Abstract
Abstract Wall and ceiling panelling means comprising a plurality of boards, each having a groove extending longitudinally of and formed in each of the longitudinal edge faces of the boards. An array of substantially parallel spaced-apart battens is fixed in any suitable manner to a wall structure, each batten having a protruding upper rib and a clip retainer groove formed thereon. A plurality of fixing clips are provided, each adapted to engage any one of the battens, and each having anchorage flange means being adapted to enter the grooves in the boards to retain the boards in assembly with the battens and wall structure.
Inventors
- 👤 D Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; E04F13/081; E04F13/0821; E04F13/0826; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
Wall panelling comprising a plurality of boards, as defined herein, each having a groove extending longitudinally of and formed in each of its longitudinal edge faces, an array of substantially parallel spaced apart wall anchord battens each having a retainer groove formed therein, a plurality of fixing clips, each engaging one of the battens, and each of said clips comprising a body portion having a generally horizontally disposed web portion, a pair of generally planar front and rear elements depending in generally parallel spaced relation from said web portion, oppositely directed anchorage flange means extending from at least one extremity of said generally planar front element and being spaced from and substantially parallel to a batten to which the clip is engaged; said anchorage flange means entering said longitudinal groove in the boards to retain the boards in position, detent means being provided in said front element and being received within said retainer groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
Wall panelling comprising a plurality of boards, as defined herein, each having a groove extending longitudinally of and formed in each of its longitudinal edge faces, an array of substantially parallel spaced apart wall anchord battens each having a retainer groove formed therein, a plurality of fixing clips, each engaging one of the battens, and each of said clips comprising a body portion having a generally horizontally disposed web portion, a pair of generally planar front and rear elements depending in generally parallel spaced relation from said web portion, oppositely directed anchorage flange means extending from at least one extremity of said generally planar front element and being spaced from and substantially parallel to a batten to which the clip is engaged; said anchorage flange means entering said longitudinal groove in the boards to retain the boards in position, detent means being provided in said front element and being received within said retainer groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Panelling according to claim 1 including a plurality of cover strips overlaying said clips and each strip spanning from one board to a neighbouring board with the cover strip edge margins respectively disposed within the grooves of said boards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
Panelling according to claim 1, wherein said batten defines an upwardly projecting support rib disposed in spaced relation with a wall to which the batten is secured and said body portion of said clip is of channel sectioned configuration body engaging over said rib with said web portion engaging said rib and said front and rear elements being positioned adjacent the front and rear faces of said support rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
Panelling according to claim 1 including cover strip means concealing said clips between each of said boards, each of said cover strip means spanning from one board to a neighbouring board and including support margin flange means being received along with said anchorage flanges within said longitudinal grooves in said boards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
Panelling according to claim 1 wherein said battens include a protruding rib extending upwardly therefrom and being disposed in spaced relation with the wall to which said battens are secured, said retainer groove means being formed in the outer face of said upper rib.
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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) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |