US3826055A
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Surface panel and mounting means therefor
Assignee: Celotex Corp
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Filing: 1972-09-20
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A surface panel is secured to a frame by means of flaps or tabs to form a structural unit without face-exposed fasteners in its field area. If desired surface-exposed fasteners may even be eliminated from the peripheral area of the panel. In a further improved version a complete vapor barrier which also acts as a field securing means is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bobzin
- 👤 D Kasprzak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0889
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A structural unit for providing the interiorly exposed wall of a room comprising: elongated framing members of pre-selected thickness, said members being fixed in coplanar, parallel spaced alignment with a pre-selected distance between sides of adjacent framing members; at lEast one panel having a rear surface and an exposed front surface; said exposed front surface providing a portion of an interiorly exposed wall of a room; said panel being affixed to at least three of said members; said rear surface having a sheet adhered to and contacting the entire area of said rear surface of said panel; said sheet having a plurality of integral, flexible flaps folded outwardly therefrom to form a seal at their bases; said flaps being arranged in parallel rows and each one of said flaps lying against a side of one of said framing members; and means connecting each of said flaps to its respective side of said framing members for affixing said panel to said framing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A structural unit for providing the interiorly exposed wall of a room comprising: elongated framing members of pre-selected thickness, said members being fixed in coplanar, parallel spaced alignment with a pre-selected distance between sides of adjacent framing members; at lEast one panel having a rear surface and an exposed front surface; said exposed front surface providing a portion of an interiorly exposed wall of a room; said panel being affixed to at least three of said members; said rear surface having a sheet adhered to and contacting the entire area of said rear surface of said panel; said sheet having a plurality of integral, flexible flaps folded outwardly therefrom to form a seal at their bases; said flaps being arranged in parallel rows and each one of said flaps lying against a side of one of said framing members; and means connecting each of said flaps to its respective side of said framing members for affixing said panel to said framing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A structural unit as recited in claim 1 in which said sheet is a unitary, vapor-proof sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structural unit as recited in claim 1 in which said connecting means comprise mechanical fasteners and a set adhesive coating lies between each of said framing members and said sheet to further secure said panel to said framing members.
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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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |