US3900996A
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Hollow wall structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-18
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A hollow wall structure utilizing wall panels having slits in opposite vertical edges which slidably receive channel shaped margins of elongated fastener strips; each fastener strip having a series of spaced pairs of clip elements, the members of each pair facing in opposite directions and so arranged that the clip elements facing in the same direction may be raised or lowered to register with a corresponding series of slots provided in a channel shaped wall stud then lowered to engage the wall stud and lock the panel in place; the upper ends of the studs being mounted in a header having downwardly open marginal slots which slidably receive the upper ends of the panels. Any selected panel being removable by inserting a blade between the selected panel and adjacent panels to engage each fastener strip of the selected panel and slide its clip elements clear of the stud slots.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale Yohe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A partition wall structure comprising a plurality of panel members having longitudinal slits in the edges of their side margins and mounting means therefor, said mounting neabs comprising: a. an upwardly open bottom channel member; b. inner and outer top channel members, forming a spaced pair of channels receiving the upper margins of panel members; c. a plurality of vertically disposed wall studs, their extremities fitted in the bottom channel member and the inner top channel member; d. each wall stud including opposed vertically extending mounting sides, each mounting side having a vertically spaced series of clip element receiving slots opening toward said panels; e. a plurality of elongated channel-shaped retainer strips each including a channel margin having a first flange slidably fitting an edge slit of a panel member, a web overlying the edge of the panel member inwardly of the slit, and a second flange confronting the margin of the panel member at its inner side facing said mounting sides of said studs; f. the second flange of each retainer strip including a series of clip elements spaced in correspondence to the wall stud slots, and engaged with corresponding end margins of the series of wall stud slots whereby upon sliding movement of the retainer strip relative to both the wall stud and the panel member said clip elements may be engaged with or disengaged from the margins of said slots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A partition wall structure comprising a plurality of panel members having longitudinal slits in the edges of their side margins and mounting means therefor, said mounting neabs comprising: a. an upwardly open bottom channel member; b. inner and outer top channel members, forming a spaced pair of channels receiving the upper margins of panel members; c. a plurality of vertically disposed wall studs, their extremities fitted in the bottom channel member and the inner top channel member; d. each wall stud including opposed vertically extending mounting sides, each mounting side having a vertically spaced series of clip element receiving slots opening toward said panels; e. a plurality of elongated channel-shaped retainer strips each including a channel margin having a first flange slidably fitting an edge slit of a panel member, a web overlying the edge of the panel member inwardly of the slit, and a second flange confronting the margin of the panel member at its inner side facing said mounting sides of said studs; f. the second flange of each retainer strip including a series of clip elements spaced in correspondence to the wall stud slots, and engaged with corresponding end margins of the series of wall stud slots whereby upon sliding movement of the retainer strip relative to both the wall stud and the panel member said clip elements may be engaged with or disengaged from the margins of said slots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the webs of the retainer strips received by adjacent panels are in confronting relation and individually accessible to effect longitudinal movement of the corresponding retainer strip for engagement or disengagement with a corresponding wall stud to permit individual mounting or removal of a panel member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the wall studs are slidable along said channels to align their slots with the corresponding clip elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the clip elements of each retainer strip are arranged in pairs exteNding in opposite directions, and the slots in the wall studs are each of sufficient length to receive a pair of clip elements, whereby the retainer strips at opposite sides of a panel may be moved in either direction for engagement with or disengagement from the slots of the wall studs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
194 words
A partition wall structure having a rectangular panel member having an outer side, an inner side and, a longitudinal slit in a vertical edge thereof, panel mounting means, comprising: a. a. an elongated channel shaped retainer strip including a first flange, a second flange and a connecting web, the retainer strip being carried by the slitted vertical edge of the panel with the first flange being longitudinally slidable in the slit, the web overlying the edge portion inwardly from the slit, and the second flange overlying the corresponding margin of the inner side of the panel; b. the second flange having a set of clips offset inwardly from the panel and extending longitudinally of the retainer strip; c. and a wall stud including a side confronting the second flange, said side having a set of slots for receiving simultaneously the set of clips; d. each retainer strip being of shorter length than the panel and the web being engageable to slide the retainer strip longitudinally with respect to both the wall stud and the panel to cause simultaneous engagement of the clips with the wall stud at corresponding ends of the wall stud slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
194 words
A partition wall structure having a rectangular panel member having an outer side, an inner side and, a longitudinal slit in a vertical edge thereof, panel mounting means, comprising: a. a. an elongated channel shaped retainer strip including a first flange, a second flange and a connecting web, the retainer strip being carried by the slitted vertical edge of the panel with the first flange being longitudinally slidable in the slit, the web overlying the edge portion inwardly from the slit, and the second flange overlying the corresponding margin of the inner side of the panel; b. the second flange having a set of clips offset inwardly from the panel and extending longitudinally of the retainer strip; c. and a wall stud including a side confronting the second flange, said side having a set of slots for receiving simultaneously the set of clips; d. each retainer strip being of shorter length than the panel and the web being engageable to slide the retainer strip longitudinally with respect to both the wall stud and the panel to cause simultaneous engagement of the clips with the wall stud at corresponding ends of the wall stud slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
79 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 5, wherein: a. said side of said wall stud is provided with two sets of slots receiving the clips of a pair of retainer strips fitted along the margins of a pair of adjacent panels, with the webs of the retainer strips in abutting relation; b. said webs being accessible from the outer sides of the panels for individual sliding movement of the retainer strips to secure or release the corresponding panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 6, which further comprises: a. a header assembly receiving the upper ends of a plurality of wall studs and forming a downwardly directed channel receiving the upper margins of an initially tilted panel upwardly inserted therein as the panel was moved into position for engagement with corresponding wall studs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
A partition wall as defined in claim 5, wherein: a. the retainer strip is provided with two sets of clips arranged in pairs facing in opposite directions and the wall stud slots are each of a length to receive a pair of clips whereby each retainer strip may be disposed with either end uppermost and may be moved longitudinally downwardly or upwardly to effect locking engagement with the wall stud.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |