US3846951A
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On site method of erecting a wall structure and a weather gasket joint
Assignee: Rio Tinto Switzerland AG
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An on site method of erecting a wall structure and a weather gasket joint.
Inventors
- 👤 D Paull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/88; E04B2/96; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In the method of closing an open framework of interconnecting longitudinal and vertical support members to form a wall by inserting spaced closure panels, retaining and sealing said panels by driving an elongated, deformable gasket into interlocking relationship with the support members, said elongated gasket closing joints between adjacent panels, the improvement comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of elongated, one-piece, deformable gaskets having a given cross-sectional configuration, dividing at least one of said elongated gaskets into a plurality of short, segmental gaskets, inserting said closure panels, retaining said closure panels temporarily by driving said segmental gaskets into interlocking relationship with the support members at spaced intervals within said joints, thereafter progressively inserting and driving said elongated gaskets into said joints while progressively removing said segmental gaskets whereby said panels are retained and sealed permanently.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In the method of closing an open framework of interconnecting longitudinal and vertical support members to form a wall by inserting spaced closure panels, retaining and sealing said panels by driving an elongated, deformable gasket into interlocking relationship with the support members, said elongated gasket closing joints between adjacent panels, the improvement comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of elongated, one-piece, deformable gaskets having a given cross-sectional configuration, dividing at least one of said elongated gaskets into a plurality of short, segmental gaskets, inserting said closure panels, retaining said closure panels temporarily by driving said segmental gaskets into interlocking relationship with the support members at spaced intervals within said joints, thereafter progressively inserting and driving said elongated gaskets into said joints while progressively removing said segmental gaskets whereby said panels are retained and sealed permanently.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 where the progressive insertion and driving of said one-piece elongated gasket and the progressive removal of said segmental gaskets occur continuously and extends along the joint of at least two pairs of panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 where the progressive insertion of said one-piece elongated gasket occurs continuously from one story to the next adjacent story of a multi-story structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 where the segmental gaskets are inserted at spaced intervals into the horizontal panel joints whereby the vertical panel joints remain free and open for direct insertion of the elongated, one-piece gaskets.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of erecting panels to close and seal an open framework or grid of longitudinal and vertical support members where the support members are fitted with interior deformable gaskets operable to make peripheral contact with the interior surface of the panel comprising the steps of: fitting panels within the support members against the interior peripheral gasket, spacing panels one from another to define panel joints, inserting small segments of an exterior gasket at spaced intervals along said joints to retain the panels temporarily, thereafter progressively inserting elongated, one-piece lengths of exterior gaskets into said joints in a given direction while progressively removing said small segments of exterior gasket, said one-piece length of exterior gasket extending along a continuous joint defined by a plurality of pairs of adjacent panels.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of erecting panels to close and seal an open framework or grid of longitudinal and vertical support members where the support members are fitted with interior deformable gaskets operable to make peripheral contact with the interior surface of the panel comprising the steps of: fitting panels within the support members against the interior peripheral gasket, spacing panels one from another to define panel joints, inserting small segments of an exterior gasket at spaced intervals along said joints to retain the panels temporarily, thereafter progressively inserting elongated, one-piece lengths of exterior gaskets into said joints in a given direction while progressively removing said small segments of exterior gasket, said one-piece length of exterior gasket extending along a continuous joint defined by a plurality of pairs of adjacent panels.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |