US3908328A
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Runner and method of making same
Assignee: United States Gypsum Co
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Filing: 1973-09-07
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A runner for assembling wall panels into a wall, the runner having a web and a side flange, the inner panel support being provided by a support member disposed transverse of the web and spaced from the side flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Nels Nelsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B2/825; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2/789; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49616; Y10T29/49623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An elongate runner for receiving and retaining an edge of at least one wall panel disposed between a floor and a ceiling, said wall panel having a front surface and a back surface and a panel thickness defined by the distance between the front and back surfaces, and said runner comprising an elongate web, at least one side flange depending angularly from said elongate web along at least a portion of one side margin thereof, and at least one support member depending angularly from said elongate web, said member being disposed generally transverse of said elongate web, the side margin of said support member nearest said one side flange being spaced therefrom by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall panel to be retained between said side flange and said support member, whereby said support member provides resistance to transverse forces imposed upon said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An elongate runner for receiving and retaining an edge of at least one wall panel disposed between a floor and a ceiling, said wall panel having a front surface and a back surface and a panel thickness defined by the distance between the front and back surfaces, and said runner comprising an elongate web, at least one side flange depending angularly from said elongate web along at least a portion of one side margin thereof, and at least one support member depending angularly from said elongate web, said member being disposed generally transverse of said elongate web, the side margin of said support member nearest said one side flange being spaced therefrom by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall panel to be retained between said side flange and said support member, whereby said support member provides resistance to transverse forces imposed upon said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The runner as defined in claim 1, and further including in said web a securing tab isolated from the rest of the web except for end end of the tab integrally joined to the web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The runner as defined in claim 1, and further including a notch in said support member located between the marginal portions of the runner, for the accommodation of a snap-in glazing cover supported in part by said side flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The runner as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of said support member side margins comprises a flange portion disposed so as to project longitudinally along a portion of the runner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The runner as defined in claim 4, wherein said flange portion is joined to said support member along one edge of the flange portion, whereby it projects in only one direction from said support member and will not impede a panel slid in that direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The runner as defined in claim 4, wherein the height of said support member and the height of said flange portion are substantially the same at their junction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
The runner as defined in claim 4, and further including a second side flange depending angularly from the web along at least a portion of the other side margin thereof, and a second flange portion joined to the opposite side margin of said support member, disposed so as to project longitudinally along a portion of the runner and spaced from said second side flange, whereby said support member is provided with a pair of panel-supporting surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The runner as defined in claim 7, wherein said support member and said flange portions are lanced out of said web; said web having a cut-out the area of which equals the surface area of one face of said support member plus the surface area of one face of both of said flange portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The runner as defined in claim 8, wherein said support member and said flange portions are joined to said web along a substantial portion of their lengths.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The runner as defined in claim 7, wherein each of said flange portions is joined to said support member along one edge of the flange portion, whereby each flange portion projects in only one direction from said support member and will not impede a panel slid in that direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The runner as defined in claim 10, wherein said flange portions both project in the same direction and from the same face of the support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a method of manufacturing a runner having a web, a side flange, and a panel support member, the method including the steps of rolling a metal sheet to form an elongate web and at least one side flange depending angularly from said elongate web along at least a portion of one side margin thereof, and lancing the support member out of the web; the improvement comprising the steps of cutting the support member so as to retain an uncut fold line extending generally transverse of the web, and thereafter bending the support member along the fold line so as to dispose a substantial portion of the support member generally transverse of the web with the side margin of said support member nearest said side flange being spaced therefrom by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of a wall panel to be retained between said side flange and said panel support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a method of manufacturing a runner having a web, a side flange, and a panel support member, the method including the steps of rolling a metal sheet to form an elongate web and at least one side flange depending angularly from said elongate web along at least a portion of one side margin thereof, and lancing the support member out of the web; the improvement comprising the steps of cutting the support member so as to retain an uncut fold line extending generally transverse of the web, and thereafter bending the support member along the fold line so as to dispose a substantial portion of the support member generally transverse of the web with the side margin of said support member nearest said side flange being spaced therefrom by a distance substantially equal to the thickness of a wall panel to be retained between said side flange and said panel support member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improved method as defined in claim 12, and further including the step of bending at least one side margin of the support member so as to form a flange portion projecting at least a short distance longitudinally of the runner.
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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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |