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US3929534A
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Method of making a unitary partition by fusing a connector plate panels
Assignee: VALLEY BANK
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Filing: 1974-04-17
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-04-17
Abstract
Abstract In the construction of structural and furniture partitions, transverse connector plates are interlocked with spaced panels by driving the flanged edges of the plates into the panels with sufficient force and velocity to momentarily thermally fuse an adhesive therebetween by friction-generated-heat, thereby bonding the plate and panels together. The transverse plates extend along the peripheral edge portions of the polygonal panels to generally close off the space therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Kay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:45
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7416; E04B2/7422; E04B2002/7483; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF LOCKING THE FLANGED EDGE OF A CONNECTOR PLATE TO A SELECTED PORTION OF A PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A HEAT-FUSIBLE BONDING AGENT TO AT LEAST ONE OF (A) THE FLANGED EDGE OF THE CONNECTOR PLATE AND (B) THE INTERIOR OF SAID PANEL SELECTED PORTION; DRIVING THE FLANGED EDGE OF THE PLATE INTO THE SELECTED PORTION OF THE PANEL, WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE AND VELOCITY TO GENERATE FRICTIONAL HEAT ADEWQUATE TO MOMENTARILY FUSE THE BONDING AGENT BETWEEN THE FLANGED EDGE AND THE SELECTED PORTION; AND RETAINING THE PANEL AND PLATE IN FIXED RELATIONSHIP UNTIL THE BONDING ATENT COOLS AND LOCKS THE EDGE OF THE PLATE TO THE PANEL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF LOCKING THE FLANGED EDGE OF A CONNECTOR PLATE TO A SELECTED PORTION OF A PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A HEAT-FUSIBLE BONDING AGENT TO AT LEAST ONE OF (A) THE FLANGED EDGE OF THE CONNECTOR PLATE AND (B) THE INTERIOR OF SAID PANEL SELECTED PORTION; DRIVING THE FLANGED EDGE OF THE PLATE INTO THE SELECTED PORTION OF THE PANEL, WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE AND VELOCITY TO GENERATE FRICTIONAL HEAT ADEWQUATE TO MOMENTARILY FUSE THE BONDING AGENT BETWEEN THE FLANGED EDGE AND THE SELECTED PORTION; AND RETAINING THE PANEL AND PLATE IN FIXED RELATIONSHIP UNTIL THE BONDING ATENT COOLS AND LOCKS THE EDGE OF THE PLATE TO THE PANEL.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of locking a connector plate to a designated zone of a structural or furniture panel, comprising the steps of: providing a connector plate having an edge flange, providing a panel, providing a heat fusible bonding agent to at least one of (a) the flanged edge of the connector plate and (b) the interior of said panel selected portion; driving the flanged edge of the plate into the selected portion of the panel, with sufficient force and velocity to generate frictional heat adequate to momentarily fuse the bonding agent between the flanged edge and the selected portion; and retaining the panel and plate in fixed relationship until the bonding agent cools and locks the edge of the plate to the panel.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of locking a connector plate to a designated zone of a structural or furniture panel, comprising the steps of: providing a connector plate having an edge flange, providing a panel, providing a heat fusible bonding agent to at least one of (a) the flanged edge of the connector plate and (b) the interior of said panel selected portion; driving the flanged edge of the plate into the selected portion of the panel, with sufficient force and velocity to generate frictional heat adequate to momentarily fuse the bonding agent between the flanged edge and the selected portion; and retaining the panel and plate in fixed relationship until the bonding agent cools and locks the edge of the plate to the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A method as recited in claim 1 further comprising: providing two panels in spaced, parallel relationship, and driving into the panels a plurality of plates arranged generally normal to each other, so each plate engages perpendicularly opposed portions of the panels thereby substantially enclosing a central space between the two panels and forming a connection between the two panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as recited in claim 3 further comprising: filling with a peripheral filler means a space between the two panels outwardly of said plates to the peripheral panel edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as recited in claim 4 further comprising: welding adjoining plates to each other thereby strengthening the connection of the two panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A method as recited in claim 2 further comprising: providing two panels in spaced, parallel relationship, and driving into the panels a plurality of plates arranged generalLy normal to each other, so each plate engages perpendicularly opposed portions of the panels thereby substantially enclosing a central space between the two panels and forming a connection between the two panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as recited in claim 6 further comprising: filling with a peripheral filler means a space between the two panels outwardly of said plates to the peripheral panel edges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as recited in claim 7 further comprising: welding adjoining plates to each other thereby strengthening the connection of the two panels.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |