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US4034513A
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Structural members for panel wall and door mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-03
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-10-03
Abstract
Abstract Structural members adapted to support wall panels and especially to accommodate the installation of doors in panelled walls, wherein the structural members combine to frame a door opening and support adjacent wall panels, and wherein the structural members are formed to fit together with the use of screws and simple tools.
Inventors
- 👤 Cletus Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:48
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B1/00; E06B1/04; E06B1/52; E06B1/12; E06B1/18; E06B1/62; E06B1/64; E06B2001/622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A door mounting assembly for insertion in a panelled wall system, said assembly comprising: spaced apart jamb studs and a header member; said header member abutting said jamb studs at the upper ends thereof, said jamb studs and header member being selected from the same structural form having an elongated flat face flanked along one margin with a slot and an anchor flange and flanked along the opposite margin with a door stop rail and a slot and an anchor flange; jamb stud anchor means engaged with said anchor flanges; a finishing strip carried adjacent said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and header member; and trim strips carried by said slots flanking said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and said header member, said finishing strips and door stop rails defining the door receiving opening in the panelled wall system and said trim strips framing the door opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A door mounting assembly for insertion in a panelled wall system, said assembly comprising: spaced apart jamb studs and a header member; said header member abutting said jamb studs at the upper ends thereof, said jamb studs and header member being selected from the same structural form having an elongated flat face flanked along one margin with a slot and an anchor flange and flanked along the opposite margin with a door stop rail and a slot and an anchor flange; jamb stud anchor means engaged with said anchor flanges; a finishing strip carried adjacent said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and header member; and trim strips carried by said slots flanking said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and said header member, said finishing strips and door stop rails defining the door receiving opening in the panelled wall system and said trim strips framing the door opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
The door mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and header member have a raised portion adjacent the door stop rail formed with a first slot and have an anchor slot adjacent said one margin; and each of said finishing strips has a tongue along one margin seated in said first slot and a rib aligned to fit in said anchor slot and hold said finishing strips in position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The door mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said trim strips is formed with a locking rib adapted to fit into said flanking slots for said elongated flat faces of said jamb studs and header member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The door mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein said jamb stud anchor means comprises a clip having spaced legs to substantially match the spacing of said anchor flanges on said structural form for said jamb studs, and means engaged with said anchor flanges and said clip legs securing the flanges and legs together.
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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |