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Roof hold down clip assembly
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-13
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A clip assembly for securing abutting edges of roof deck panels together and to an underlying support structure in such a manner as to conceal the clip assembly and permit relative longitudinal movement of the panels to the support structure responsive to forces from thermal expansion or contraction. The clip assembly comprises a clip member and a foot member slidably interconnected by a hook on the foot member which is received in an elongate slot formed in the clip member. The clip and the foot interconnection includes means to center the two members relative to one another.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest William Reinwall, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:15
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/36; E04D3/365; E04D3/361; E04D3/362; E04D2003/3612; E04D2003/3615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A roof hold down clip assembly including a clip member for engaging and retaining abutting edges of roof deck panels and an attachment foot member for securing the clip member to a support structure while allowing relative longitudinal movement between said members, the clip member including an upstanding web with a longitudinal upper edge defined by a flange extending laterally of the web in one direction, an elongate slot of a predetermined length formed in the web extending longitudinally between the margins thereof, the attachment foot member including a base with an upstanding leg section and a hook section with a predetermined width extending from the leg section, the width of the hook section being less than the predetermined length of the slot in the web, the foot member and clip member including cooperating means releasably retaining said members in a first longitudinal position relative to each other with said releasable means being in the form of a mating hole and protuberance means on the web of the clip and the foot member, allowing relative longitudinal movement between the two members when the base has been secured to the support structure and the flange cooperates with abutting edges of roof deck panels to secure said edges to the clip member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A roof hold down clip assembly including a clip member for engaging and retaining abutting edges of roof deck panels and an attachment foot member for securing the clip member to a support structure while allowing relative longitudinal movement between said members, the clip member including an upstanding web with a longitudinal upper edge defined by a flange extending laterally of the web in one direction, an elongate slot of a predetermined length formed in the web extending longitudinally between the margins thereof, the attachment foot member including a base with an upstanding leg section and a hook section with a predetermined width extending from the leg section, the width of the hook section being less than the predetermined length of the slot in the web, the foot member and clip member including cooperating means releasably retaining said members in a first longitudinal position relative to each other with said releasable means being in the form of a mating hole and protuberance means on the web of the clip and the foot member, allowing relative longitudinal movement between the two members when the base has been secured to the support structure and the flange cooperates with abutting edges of roof deck panels to secure said edges to the clip member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the base includes an aperture permitting the shank of a fastener to pass therethrough to clamp the foot member to a support structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot member is formed of a thermoplastic material to serve as a thermal barrier between the clip member and a support structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot member includes rib means on the base and leg portions interconnecting said portions and providing lateral strength to said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot member includes stop means extending laterally from the leg in a direction opposing the base portion, the stop means limiting the downward travel of the clip member relative to the foot member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The clip assembly of claim 5, wherein the stop means is in the form of a tab struck out from the leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The clip assembly of claim 5, wherein the foot member is formed of a thermoplastic material and the stop means is in the form of a pair of ledges extending laterally and longitudinally of the leg.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein the web includes reinforcing rib means formed thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The clip assembly of claim 1, wherein a flap is integrally formed from the bottommost edge of the elongate slot and extends downwardly therefrom to strengthen the clip member.
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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) | 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 |