US3925952A
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Panel support and attachment system
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-25
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A system enabling the attachment of a metal building panel to a concrete support structure which is particularly designed to be utilized after the concrete has cured or the supporting block has been set. The system includes vertical and horizontal alignment surfaces as well as a shelf and integral flashing which facilitates the positionment of the system on the support structure.
Inventors
- 👤 John Louis Hagel
- 👤 Robert Carl Pape
- 👤 Jr Ernest William Reinwall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/02; E04B1/08; E04B2/00; E04B2/88; E04B2/90; E04B2/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connected to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means at a predetermined vertical position on the system and on one side of the plane of the vertical alignment means with the horizontal alignment means extending on the opposite side of the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means and located above the predetermined vertical position of the shelf portion, the aligment means, shelf portion and panel attachment surface all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
160 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connected to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means at a predetermined vertical position on the system and on one side of the plane of the vertical alignment means with the horizontal alignment means extending on the opposite side of the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means and located above the predetermined vertical position of the shelf portion, the aligment means, shelf portion and panel attachment surface all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system as in claim 1, wherein the alignment means, shelf portion, and panel attachment surface are incorporated in a one piece elongate device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system as in claim 1, wherein the shelf portion includes an integral flashing member extending downwardly therefrom and towards the plane of the vertical alignment means and adapted to abut a vertical surface of the support structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as in claim 1, which includes a means producing an enclosed void behind the panel attachment surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system as in claim 4, wherein the void producing means includes a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly therefrom in a direction opposite the direction of the shelf portion wherein said void producing means may serve as an interior attachment surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The system of claim 4, wherein the void producing means includes a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly from the upper most extremity thereof, said plate surface including a flange at its innermost extremity and disposed in a horizontal plane thereby adapted to abut the horizontal surface of the support structure to permit a fastener to attach the flange and the system to the structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal alignment means includes a surface integral with the panel attachment surface and adapted to abut the horizontal marginal edge surface of the support structure so the system may be located and supported thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal and vertical alignment means include an integral corner section wherein the shelf portion is located in a different horizontal plane than the plane of the horizontal alignment means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the shelf portion is generally coplanar with the horizontal alignment means so that the extremity of the panel supported by the shelf will be generally flush with the horizontal support structure surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 1, which further includes a recess located beneath the panel attachment surface and which includes barbs extending inwardly thereof, the recess thereby adapted to receive and retain portions of insulating material which may be positioned between the panel and the panel attachment surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 1, which includes a plate surface extending downwardly and inwardly from and integral with the panel attachment surface, the plate surface terminating with an attachment flange, a sealing recess positioned at the juncture of the attachment flange and the remaining portions of the plate surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the shelf portion includes an integral flashing member extending downwardly and inwardly from the outermost extremity thereof, the innermost portion of the flashing extending in a generally vertical plane and forming at least a portion of the vertical alignment means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal alignment means includes two laterally spaced, coplanar surfaces, a first such surface being integral with and directly adjacent the panel attachment surface, a second such surface spaced inwardly from the first surface and adapted to fasten the system to the support structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the alignment means, shelf portion and panel attachment are incorporated in an integral elongate device, the system further including a retaining clip device adapted to be secured within a recess formed at the corner of the support structure to attach the elongate device thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 1, which includes a plurality of devices adapted to be secured to one another to be retained in a recess formed in the edge of a support structure.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for supporting and securing a building panel to a corner of a support structure, the system including an integral elongate body, the body comprising an alignment support surface lying in a first plane and adapted to be positioned on a horizontal surface of the associated support structure, an alignment support surface lying in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane and adapted to be positioned on a vertical surface of the associated support structure, a shelf surface lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the second plane and adapted to extend outwardly from the support structure, the shelf surface including a flashing surface extending beneath and from the outermost portion thereof inwardly and adapted to abut the vertical surface of the associated support structure, a panel securing surface extending generally perpendicular to said first plane and upwardly from the shelf surface, a void producing surface behind the securing surface extending downwardly from the uppermost extremity of the panel securing surface and in a direction opposite the direction of extent of the shelf surface and terminating with an alignment and attachment flange which lies in said first plane, a recess extending inwardly of and formed in the panel securing surface at the juncture of said panel securing surface with the first plane, the recess including barb means adapted to retain insulation material therein.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
225 words
A system for supporting and securing a building panel to a corner of a support structure, the system including an integral elongate body, the body comprising an alignment support surface lying in a first plane and adapted to be positioned on a horizontal surface of the associated support structure, an alignment support surface lying in a second plane perpendicular to said first plane and adapted to be positioned on a vertical surface of the associated support structure, a shelf surface lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the second plane and adapted to extend outwardly from the support structure, the shelf surface including a flashing surface extending beneath and from the outermost portion thereof inwardly and adapted to abut the vertical surface of the associated support structure, a panel securing surface extending generally perpendicular to said first plane and upwardly from the shelf surface, a void producing surface behind the securing surface extending downwardly from the uppermost extremity of the panel securing surface and in a direction opposite the direction of extent of the shelf surface and terminating with an alignment and attachment flange which lies in said first plane, a recess extending inwardly of and formed in the panel securing surface at the juncture of said panel securing surface with the first plane, the recess including barb means adapted to retain insulation material therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 16, wherein the shelf surface lies in the first plane and forms an extension of the support surface also lying in said first plane.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 16, wherein the shelf surface lies in a plane beneath the first plane.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
63 words
The system of claim 1, which includes a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface and extending inwardly and downwardly therefrom in a direction opposite the direction of the shelf portion and terminating with a horizontally disposed flange surface which serves as the horizontal alignment means as well as a surface through which the system may be secured to the support structure.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connecteD to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means, a means for producing an enclosed void behind the panel attachment surface including a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly therefrom in a direction opposite the direction of the shelf portion wherein said void producing means may serve as an interior attachment surface, the alignment means, shelf portion, panel attachment surface and void producing means all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connecteD to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means, a means for producing an enclosed void behind the panel attachment surface including a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly therefrom in a direction opposite the direction of the shelf portion wherein said void producing means may serve as an interior attachment surface, the alignment means, shelf portion, panel attachment surface and void producing means all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
186 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connected to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means, a means for producing an enclosed void behind the panel attachment surface including a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly from the uppermost extremity thereof, said plate surface including a flange at its innermost extremity and disposed in a horizontal plane thereby adapted to abut the horizontal surface of the support structure to permit a fastener to attach the flange and the system to the structure, the alignment means, shelf portion, panel attachment surface and void producing means all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
186 words
A system for securing one extremity of a panel to an edge portion of a support structure, the system including, a horizontal alignment means cooperating with and connected to a vertical alignment means lying in planes generally perpendicular to one another, a shelf portion extending outwardly from the plane of the vertical alignment means, a panel attachment and vertical support surface extending in a plane generally perpendicular to that of the horizontal alignment means, a means for producing an enclosed void behind the panel attachment surface including a plate surface integral with the panel attachment surface extending inwardly and downwardly from the uppermost extremity thereof, said plate surface including a flange at its innermost extremity and disposed in a horizontal plane thereby adapted to abut the horizontal surface of the support structure to permit a fastener to attach the flange and the system to the structure, the alignment means, shelf portion, panel attachment surface and void producing means all being interconnected wherein the system may be secured to the edge portion of the support structure and is adapted to subsequently receive and secure a panel thereto.
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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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |