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US3862530A
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Mounting means for wall panels
Assignee: UNI WALL IND Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-18
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A mounting means for wall panels including an extruded metal stud member having guide tracks to receive slide plates which, in turn, receive clip members joined to selected margins of the panel members.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter I Martine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7475
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A building structure, comprising: a. an elongated mounting strip having longitudinally extending side margins defining mutually facing coplanar spaced track channels offset from the mounting strip; b. a set of slide plates, each slide plate including opposed longitudinal margins slidably fitting into the spaced track channels and a transverse pair of margins extending between the track channels and spaced from the mounting strip; c. and a set of connecting members, each connecting member being fixedly attached to a selected edge of a panel and having a clip means thereon extending longitudinally with respect to the mounting strip and frictionally embracing a transverse margin of a corresponding one of said slide plates and holding said panel in position and whereby said slide plate may be moved along said tracks to disengage from said clip means to thereby release said panel from said mounting strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A building structure, comprising: a. an elongated mounting strip having longitudinally extending side margins defining mutually facing coplanar spaced track channels offset from the mounting strip; b. a set of slide plates, each slide plate including opposed longitudinal margins slidably fitting into the spaced track channels and a transverse pair of margins extending between the track channels and spaced from the mounting strip; c. and a set of connecting members, each connecting member being fixedly attached to a selected edge of a panel and having a clip means thereon extending longitudinally with respect to the mounting strip and frictionally embracing a transverse margin of a corresponding one of said slide plates and holding said panel in position and whereby said slide plate may be moved along said tracks to disengage from said clip means to thereby release said panel from said mounting strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 including a second set of said slide plates on said mounting strip, alternating with the slide plates of said first named set, a second set of said connecting members fixedly attached to an edge of a second panel, and said second set of connecting members frictionally embracing respective slide plates of said second set.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said spring clips are slidable on said slide plates, in the direction of said transverse margins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 including stop means on said mounting strip between each adjacent pair of slide plates to limit each slide plate to a limited range of movement along said mounting strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said stop means are configured to frictionally engage and releasably hold said slide plates in engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. means are provided on the mounting strip for confining the slide plates to a series of regions; b. and the connecting members are secured to corresponding regions of the panel edge, whereby a connecting member is available to each slide plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the mounting strip is provided with a series of apertures and is attached to an adjacent surface by securing members inserted through the apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the mounting strip includes a central web perforated to receive suspension elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structUre as defined in claim 1, wherein; a. the mounting strip is paired with a second mounting strip and joined thereto by a web to form a wall stud.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. a pair of mounting strips are joined by a web to form a wall stud; b. and a third mounting strip is disposed perpendicular to the pair of mounting strips.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the connecting members are channel shaped having a pair of flanges one flange being serrated and forced into the edge of a panel, the other flange being flat and provided with said spring clip element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. a pair of mounting strips are provided, each mounting strip being in the form of a channel to receive a fire resistant strip therein; b. the pair of mounting strips being connected by a web and forming therewith opposibly facing channels to support an intermediate fire resistance panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein: a. each slide plate is a sheet metal plate and one transverse margin is provided with corrugations to permit initial insertion and movement of the slide plates along the track in end-to-end relation, and stop means on said strip between adjacent slide plates to space the slide plates apart.
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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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |