US3852927A
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Apparatus for mounting wallboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-17
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-04-17
Abstract
Abstract Wallboard is mounted upon the interior studding of buildings or other structures by mounting a strip of a first fastening member upon the studding. A strip of a second fastening member is mounted in a corresponding position along the mounting face of the wallboard. One of the first and second fastening members has a multiplicity of hooked elements of the filament type projecting outwardly from the exposed face of the member, while the remaining member is provided with a multiplicity of looped elements of the filament type extending outwardly from its exposed face. The wallboard is pressed against the studding so that the outwardly extending elements of the fastening means engage one another. As few as one conventional fastening member need be provided near the top and bottom marginal edges of the wallboard due to the holding power of the first and second fastening means. Ceiling and floor runners are mounted in a similar fashion, using hook-type and loop-type fastening means. An alternative type of mounting assembly employs clips which are mounted only to the panelboard to embrace the supporting studs. In the alternative embodiment, first and second types of fastening members are adhesively fastened only to the panels. The first type of clip is secured adjacent to one edge of the panels and is slid into position, together with the panel, to embrace on stud. The opposite edge of the panel is pushed against another stud adjacent that edge to snappingly engage that stud. The studs intermediate the opposite edges of the panel may be joined to the panel by the snappingly engaging fasteners or through the use of the hook and loop-type fasteners joined respectively to panel and stud. Slidable studs may be employed to be embraced by one set of clips. Resilient or sponge-like pads may be positioned between the panels and the studs to prevent rattling. Also, magnetic strips may be employed to fasten the panels to the studs.
Inventors
- 👤 H Birum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:44
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2/789; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7462; E04B2002/7464; E04B2002/7468; E04B2002/747; E04B2002/7474
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An interior movable partition system for a building structure comprising at least one panel; a plurality of spaced parallel vertically aligned studs of substantially C-shaped cross section defined by a central portion and a pair of outwardly extending arms; clip means being secured to the mounting face of said panel along first and second marginal edges thereof; each of said clip means having a resilient panel mounting portion integrally joined to a stud embracing portion for snapfittingly engaging the free end of an arm of an associated one of said studs for urging the panel toward said studs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An interior movable partition system for a building structure comprising at least one panel; a plurality of spaced parallel vertically aligned studs of substantially C-shaped cross section defined by a central portion and a pair of outwardly extending arms; clip means being secured to the mounting face of said panel along first and second marginal edges thereof; each of said clip means having a resilient panel mounting portion integrally joined to a stud embracing portion for snapfittingly engaging the free end of an arm of an associated one of said studs for urging the panel toward said studs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said stud embracing portion of selected ones of said clips has a V-shaped configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
264 words
An interior movable partition system for a building structure comprising at least one panel: a plurality of spaced parallel vertically aligned metallic studs of substantially C-shaped cross-section; upper and lower channels each respectively embracing the upper and lower ends of said studs whereby said studs are slidably received by Said channels; at least one first clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel along one marginal edge thereof; at least one second clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel along the opposite marginal edge thereof; said first clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being joined to said panel mounting face and the opposite arms embracing one arm of one of the studs; said second clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being joined to said panel mounting face and the opposite arm positioned a spaced distance away from another one of said studs; said panel having a first opening adjacent its upper edge and a second opening adjacent its lower edge; said first and second opening positioned adjacent said one of said movable studs to facilitate the insertion of a slender instrument such as a screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said other one of said movable studs to be moved into embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
264 words
An interior movable partition system for a building structure comprising at least one panel: a plurality of spaced parallel vertically aligned metallic studs of substantially C-shaped cross-section; upper and lower channels each respectively embracing the upper and lower ends of said studs whereby said studs are slidably received by Said channels; at least one first clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel along one marginal edge thereof; at least one second clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel along the opposite marginal edge thereof; said first clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being joined to said panel mounting face and the opposite arms embracing one arm of one of the studs; said second clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being joined to said panel mounting face and the opposite arm positioned a spaced distance away from another one of said studs; said panel having a first opening adjacent its upper edge and a second opening adjacent its lower edge; said first and second opening positioned adjacent said one of said movable studs to facilitate the insertion of a slender instrument such as a screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said other one of said movable studs to be moved into embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
The partition system of claim 3 wherein said panel is further provided with third and fourth openings respectively along its upper and lower ends and arranged a spaced distance from said first and second openings respectively; said third and fourth openings being positioned in close proximity to the central portion of said second clip member to facilitate the insert of a slender instrument such as screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said one of said movable stud to be moved out of embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
284 words
An interior partition system comprising: a plurality of vertically aligned metallic studs of substantially C-shaped cross-section; upper and lower channels each respectively embracing the upper and lower edges of said studs whereby said studs are slidably received by said channels; one of said studs being positioned immediately adjacent one of the studs which is rigidly secured to said channels; a rectangular shaped panel board having a width substantially equal to the spacing between studs; a first clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel and adjacent one vertical edge; a second clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel adjacent the opposite vertical edge; said first clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being secured to said panel and the remaining arm being adapted to embrace one of said studs; said second clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being secured to said panel and the remaining arm being positioned a spaced distance away from another one of said studs; said panel having a first opening adjacent its upper edge and a second opening adjacent its lower edge; said first and second openings positioned adjacent the side of said movable stud remote from said second clip member to facilitate the insertion of a slender instrument such as a screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said one of said movable studs to be moved into embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
284 words
An interior partition system comprising: a plurality of vertically aligned metallic studs of substantially C-shaped cross-section; upper and lower channels each respectively embracing the upper and lower edges of said studs whereby said studs are slidably received by said channels; one of said studs being positioned immediately adjacent one of the studs which is rigidly secured to said channels; a rectangular shaped panel board having a width substantially equal to the spacing between studs; a first clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel and adjacent one vertical edge; a second clip member being secured to the mounting face of said panel adjacent the opposite vertical edge; said first clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being secured to said panel and the remaining arm being adapted to embrace one of said studs; said second clip member having a substantially Z-shaped configuration comprising first and second arms extending in opposite directions from an integrally joined central portion, one of said arms being secured to said panel and the remaining arm being positioned a spaced distance away from another one of said studs; said panel having a first opening adjacent its upper edge and a second opening adjacent its lower edge; said first and second openings positioned adjacent the side of said movable stud remote from said second clip member to facilitate the insertion of a slender instrument such as a screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said one of said movable studs to be moved into embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
The partition system of claim 3 wherein said panel is further provided with third and fourth openings respectively along its upper and lower ends and arranged a spaced distance from said first and second openings respectively; said third and fourth openings being positioned in cLose proximity to the central portion of said second clip member to facilitate the insertion of a slender instrument such as a screw-driver head to enable the upper and lower ends of the said one of said movable studs to be moved out of embracing engagement with the opposite arm of said second clip member.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |