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US4023323A
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Construction element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-30
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A construction element adapted particularly for use in the securement of insulation batts or boards between framing or studding members is disclosed. The element has a generally U-shape and comprises an elongate central body section of a length to be received between two adjacent stud members of standard spacing without deformation. The ends of the body section are angled with respect to the body section providing lateral arms of a length less than the depth of the stud members, and pointed flanges extend from the lateral arms for driving penetration into the studs.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Marie Fortin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/74; E04B1/76; E04B1/7654; E04B1/7658; E04B1/7662; E04B1/7666; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C2003/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A unitary construction element adapted particularly for use in the securement of insulation batts or boards between framing or studding members, the element having a generally U-shape and comprising an elongated central body section of a length to be received between two adjacent stud members of standard spacing without deformation, the ends of the body section being angled with respect to the body section providing lateral arms of a length less than the depth of the framing members, the ends of the lateral arms being angled providing longitudinal arm sections which are substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the body section, and pointed flanges extending inwardly from the outer ends of the longitudinal arm sections for driving penetration into outer surfaces of the framing members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A unitary construction element adapted particularly for use in the securement of insulation batts or boards between framing or studding members, the element having a generally U-shape and comprising an elongated central body section of a length to be received between two adjacent stud members of standard spacing without deformation, the ends of the body section being angled with respect to the body section providing lateral arms of a length less than the depth of the framing members, the ends of the lateral arms being angled providing longitudinal arm sections which are substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the body section, and pointed flanges extending inwardly from the outer ends of the longitudinal arm sections for driving penetration into outer surfaces of the framing members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An element according to claim 1, whereby the length of the lateral arms determine positioning of the body section with respect to framing depth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Element according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the length of the body section has a curved cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Element according to claim 1, wherein the body section is provided with pointed prongs pointing in the same direction as the pointed flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Element according to claim 1 wherein the length of the longitudinal arm sections is less than the width of the outer surface of the framing members.
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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |