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US3948347A
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Acoustical panel
Assignee: Gallagher Kaiser Corp
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Filing: 1974-11-25
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A sandwich type acoustical panel comprising a fibrous matrix, a diaphragmatic plastic skin overlying the matrix, a perforated metal face sheet spaced from the plastic skin, and means disposed between the metal sheet and plastic skin creating an air space therebetween. The space permits sound-activated air to be distributed over the plastic skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Rutledge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:38
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/02; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/74; E04B1/82; E04B1/84; E04B1/86; B32B15/04; B32B15/08; B32B15/082; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/10; B32B2327/00; B32B2327/06; B32B2607/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6125; E04B2001/8423; E04B2001/8433; E04B2001/8452; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/239; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24264; Y10T428/24273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A sandwich type acoustical panel comprising a frame, a fibrous matrix disposed within said frame, a plastic skin of thin, limp, flexible air- and water-tight protective material overlying and engaging the front face of said matrix, said skin having marginal portions overlying the edges of said matrix and fitting between said matrix and said frame, a metal face sheet secured along its opposite edges to the front of said frame and in spaced relation with said skin, said face sheet being perforated so that a substantial portion of its area is open, a solid metal back sheet secured to the back of said frame, and a grid spacer disposed in the air space between said face sheet and skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A sandwich type acoustical panel comprising a frame, a fibrous matrix disposed within said frame, a plastic skin of thin, limp, flexible air- and water-tight protective material overlying and engaging the front face of said matrix, said skin having marginal portions overlying the edges of said matrix and fitting between said matrix and said frame, a metal face sheet secured along its opposite edges to the front of said frame and in spaced relation with said skin, said face sheet being perforated so that a substantial portion of its area is open, a solid metal back sheet secured to the back of said frame, and a grid spacer disposed in the air space between said face sheet and skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination according to claim 1, said frame having outwardly open channel members along opposite sides, one longitudinal channel being narrower than the other whereby adjacent panels may be interlocked with male and female joints.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 1, the air space between said front plate and skin being approximately one-fourth inch, said matrix being fabricated of mineral wool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 1, said skin being one mil thick polyvinyl chloride.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |