US4034535A
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Building set for a base construction of a pillar casing
Assignee: Dula Werke Dustmann and Co GmbH
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Filing: 1975-07-21
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1995-07-21
Abstract
Abstract Construction for panel covering of structural columns.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich Dustmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0803; E04F13/081; E04F13/0814; E04F13/072; E04F13/073; E04F13/0733; E04F13/0889; E04F13/0892
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A kit having component parts capable of being assembled about a pillar to provide a facing for the pillar comprising: corner channels for disposition upright and at spaced intervals about the pillar each having two inwardly disposed confronting, spaced longitudinal flanges, and a back plate engaging the longitudinal flanges, of each corner channel, two sliding blocks for being secured to each corner channel by fastening thereof to the back plate of the channel at any desired elevation to provide one set of sliding blocks at a first elevation and a second set of sliding blocks at a second elevation spaced from the first elevation, and means for said fastening of the sliding blocks to the back plates, a set of cross members for each set of sliding blocks joinable with the sliding blocks to provide two frames one at each of said elevations, surrounding the pillar, and facing panels and means for securing the facing panels to the frames for providing said facing for the pillar, the sliding blocks having two lugs for mounting of the cross members on the sliding blocks with the lugs fitting matingly into the ends of the cross members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A kit having component parts capable of being assembled about a pillar to provide a facing for the pillar comprising: corner channels for disposition upright and at spaced intervals about the pillar each having two inwardly disposed confronting, spaced longitudinal flanges, and a back plate engaging the longitudinal flanges, of each corner channel, two sliding blocks for being secured to each corner channel by fastening thereof to the back plate of the channel at any desired elevation to provide one set of sliding blocks at a first elevation and a second set of sliding blocks at a second elevation spaced from the first elevation, and means for said fastening of the sliding blocks to the back plates, a set of cross members for each set of sliding blocks joinable with the sliding blocks to provide two frames one at each of said elevations, surrounding the pillar, and facing panels and means for securing the facing panels to the frames for providing said facing for the pillar, the sliding blocks having two lugs for mounting of the cross members on the sliding blocks with the lugs fitting matingly into the ends of the cross members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Kit of claim 1, said corner channels having inwardly disposed longitudinal grooves, the sliding blocks having projections for being received by the grooves for securing the sliding blocks against rotation and defining the angle between the cross members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Kit of claim 1, the lugs and the cross members having bores which are aligned with the cross members mounted on the lugs, and spring pins for disposition in said bores to secure the cross members on the lugs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Kit of claim 1, and a base element for disposition about the pillar between the floor and the facing for the pillar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Kit of claim 4, and a further sliding block for each corner channel for mounting of the facing for the pillar on the base element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Kit of claim 4, and a top filler for disposition about the pillar between the ceiling and the facing for the pillar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
Kit of claim 6, and two further sliding blocks for each corner channel for mounting of the facing between the base element and the top filler, with one of said two further sliding blocks resting on the base element and the other to hold the top filler in contact with the ceiling.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
Kit of claim 1, the facing panels having means for mounting of the face panels on the cross members after the cross members have been jointed to the sliding blocks providing said two frames.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Kit of claim 8, the facing panel mounting means being hooks for hanging of the facing panels on the cross members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
Kit of claim 7, the facing panels having means for mounting of the face panels on the cross members after the cross members have been jointed to the sliding blocks providing said two frames.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
Kit of claim 10, the facing panel mounting means being hooks for hanging of the facing panels on the cross members.
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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 |