US3897669A
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Clip for securing plasterboard to columns
Assignee: Construction Systems Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A clip for securing plasterboard to a structural column member comprising a spring member, adapted to clip on to a flange of a structural member, and a box-like member connected to the spring member for receiving fasteners which secure the plasterboard thereto. The box-like member includes a top wall and a bottom wall with two sidewalls disposed therebetween connecting the top wall to the bottom wall to define a cross-section having either a rectangular or square configuration. At least one opening is provided in each of the sidewalls, the openings being in alignment with each other to receive the spring member therethrough. The spring member includes a body portion having a tang on one end thereof and a curved portion on the other end thereof. The body portion is disposed within the box-like member with the ends extending through the openings so that the tang abuts against an outer surface of one sidewall member to maintain the spring member in position relative to the box-like member above the top wall to receive and hold the flange of the structural member between the curved portion and the outer surface of the top wall. Additional spring members and additional openings may be provided in the box-like member as required as the length of the box-like member is increased. Preferably, a section of the curved portion is serrated or knurled to prevent the spring member from slipping relative to the flange of the structural member. Additionally, the rear portion of the spring member is flush with the respective sidewall of the box-like member.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel B Uydess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:32
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/58; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/92; E04B1/94; E04B1/941; E04B1/943; E04B1/944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
A clip for securing plasterboard to a structural column member, said clip comprising resilient means adapted to clip on to a flange of the structural member, box-like means connected to said resilient means for receiving fasteners which secure the plasterboard thereto, said box-like means including first, second, third and fourth sidewalls connected in sequence to define a box-like member, said second and fourth sidewalls being provided with at least one opening each, said openings being in alignment with each other to allow communication from an outer surface of said second sidewall through said box-like member to an outer surface of said fourth sidewall, said resilient means including a spring member provided with a body portion, said body portion including a tang extending outwardly in one direction from one end of said body portion and also including a curved portion extending outwardly in another direction from an opposite end of said body portion, said body portion being disposed within said box-like member with said one end extending through said opening in said second sidewall and with said other end extending through said opening in said fourth sidewall, said tang abutting against said outer surface of said second sidewall to maintain said spring member in position relative to said box-like member with said curved portion being disposed outside said box-like member in a position spaced from an outer surface of said first sidewall, whereby the flange of the structural member is clipped between said curved portion and said outer surface of said first sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
252 words
A clip for securing plasterboard to a structural column member, said clip comprising resilient means adapted to clip on to a flange of the structural member, box-like means connected to said resilient means for receiving fasteners which secure the plasterboard thereto, said box-like means including first, second, third and fourth sidewalls connected in sequence to define a box-like member, said second and fourth sidewalls being provided with at least one opening each, said openings being in alignment with each other to allow communication from an outer surface of said second sidewall through said box-like member to an outer surface of said fourth sidewall, said resilient means including a spring member provided with a body portion, said body portion including a tang extending outwardly in one direction from one end of said body portion and also including a curved portion extending outwardly in another direction from an opposite end of said body portion, said body portion being disposed within said box-like member with said one end extending through said opening in said second sidewall and with said other end extending through said opening in said fourth sidewall, said tang abutting against said outer surface of said second sidewall to maintain said spring member in position relative to said box-like member with said curved portion being disposed outside said box-like member in a position spaced from an outer surface of said first sidewall, whereby the flange of the structural member is clipped between said curved portion and said outer surface of said first sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said openings are centrally in said second and fourth sidewalls, each opening being disposed adjacent to said first sidewall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said second and fourth sidewalls are each provided with two of said openings, each of said two openings being spaced apart and disposed adjacent to opposing open edges of said box-like member respectively, and one spring member being provided for each cooperating pair of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A clip according to claim 1 wherein said curved portion of said spring member includes a serrated section facing said outer surface of said first sidewall to prevent relative slipping between said clip and the flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said opening in said Fourth sidewall extends into said first sidewall to receive said curved portion of said spring member so that an outer surface of said curved portion is flush with said outer surface of said fourth sidewall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said openings are cut-outs with respective cut-out portions remaining attached to said first sidewall, said cut-out portions being bent back against an inner surface of said first sidewall to reduce a portion of space between said body portion of said spring member and said inner surface of said first sidewall for supporting said spring member in said position relative to said box-like member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said box-like member is fabricated from sheet metal with a longitudinal overlap being provided in said second sidewall against which said tang abuts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said curved portion of said spring member includes a straight section extending substantially perpendicularly outwardly from said body portion in alignment with and substantially parallel to said tang but extending in an opposite direction from said body portion than said tang, a first curved section extending outwardly from said straight section in a direction away from said body portion and curving back toward said body in a direction towards said tang, said first curved section being spaced from said body portion, and a second curved end section extending outwardly from said first curved section in a direction towards said tang but away from said body portion to define a reverse loop with respect to said first curved section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
241 words
A clip device comprising resilient means adapted to clip on to a first structural member, box-like means connected to said resilient means for receiving fasteners which secure a second structural member thereto, said box-like means including first, second, third and fourth sidewalls connected in sequence to define a box-like member, said second and fourth sidewalls being provided with at least one opening each, said openings being in alignment with each other to allow communication from an outer surface of said second sidewall through said box-like member to an outer surface of said fourth sidewall, said resilient means including a spring member provided with a body portion, said body portion including a tang extending outwardly in one direction from one end of said body portion and also including a clip portion extending outwardly in another direction from an opposite end of said body portion, said body portion being disposed within said box-like member with said one end extending through said opening in said second sidewall and with said other end extending through said opening in said fourth sidewall, said tang abutting against said outer surface of said second sidewall to maintain said spring member in position relative to said box-like member with said clip portion being disposed outside said box-like member in a position spaced from an outer surface of said first sidewall, whereby the first structural member is clipped between said clip portion and said outer surface of said first sidewall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
241 words
A clip device comprising resilient means adapted to clip on to a first structural member, box-like means connected to said resilient means for receiving fasteners which secure a second structural member thereto, said box-like means including first, second, third and fourth sidewalls connected in sequence to define a box-like member, said second and fourth sidewalls being provided with at least one opening each, said openings being in alignment with each other to allow communication from an outer surface of said second sidewall through said box-like member to an outer surface of said fourth sidewall, said resilient means including a spring member provided with a body portion, said body portion including a tang extending outwardly in one direction from one end of said body portion and also including a clip portion extending outwardly in another direction from an opposite end of said body portion, said body portion being disposed within said box-like member with said one end extending through said opening in said second sidewall and with said other end extending through said opening in said fourth sidewall, said tang abutting against said outer surface of said second sidewall to maintain said spring member in position relative to said box-like member with said clip portion being disposed outside said box-like member in a position spaced from an outer surface of said first sidewall, whereby the first structural member is clipped between said clip portion and said outer surface of said first sidewall.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |