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US4037381A
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Building panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-17
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A building panel constituting a prefabricated module for attachment to adjacent studs of a building wall. When used in substitution for conventional stucco construction, the metal frame of the panel is filled with cement stucco. Tabs on the sides of each panel include inwardly projecting legs nailable to the sides of the adjacent studs for concealed attachment. The legs are all laterally offset from the panel sides in the same direction, for nailing from the same direction, and they are also longitudinally or vertically offset so that like panels can be successively butted together at their side edges without interference between the legs of the respective tabs. The panel can also be provided with connection brackets for attachment to the top or bottom plates of a building wall. In normal use the panels are vertically oriented, but they are adapted for transverse mounting to the building wall studs and headers in certain situations.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J. Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:24
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/70; E04B2/706; E04B2/707; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/30; E04C2/38; E04C2/384; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B2001/268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A building panel comprising: a rectangular metal frame adapted to span adjacent studs of a building wall and including a pair of side members each adapted to overlie a portion of the width of one of the adjacent studs; building material filling said frame and defining exterior and interior faces; and a plurality of metal tabs spaced along and fastened to said side members and each including an attachment leg bent inwardly of and at a right angle relative to said interior face, said legs each having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edges of said legs on one of said side members being transversely aligned with the lower edges of said legs, respectively, on the other of said side members whereby said building panel is properly aligned with an adjacent, like building panel upon engagement between said upper edges of said building panel and said lower edges of the adjacent building panel, each of said legs being offset laterally, to one side of the associated one of said side members whereby each of said legs is adapted for orientation upon and securement to the side of a building stud.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A building panel comprising: a rectangular metal frame adapted to span adjacent studs of a building wall and including a pair of side members each adapted to overlie a portion of the width of one of the adjacent studs; building material filling said frame and defining exterior and interior faces; and a plurality of metal tabs spaced along and fastened to said side members and each including an attachment leg bent inwardly of and at a right angle relative to said interior face, said legs each having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edges of said legs on one of said side members being transversely aligned with the lower edges of said legs, respectively, on the other of said side members whereby said building panel is properly aligned with an adjacent, like building panel upon engagement between said upper edges of said building panel and said lower edges of the adjacent building panel, each of said legs being offset laterally, to one side of the associated one of said side members whereby each of said legs is adapted for orientation upon and securement to the side of a building stud.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A building panel according to claim 1 wherein said frame includes a top member; a metal upper connection bracket fastened to said top member and including an attachment leg bendable inwardly at a right angle relative to said interior face whereby said attachment leg of said upper connection bracket is adapted for orientation upon and securement to the upper side of the top plate of a building wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A building panel according to claim 1 wherein said frame includes a bottom member; a metal lower connection bracket fastened to said bottom member and including an attachment leg bendable inwardly at a right angle relative to said interior face, said attachment leg of said lower connection bracket being offset upwardly relative to said bottom member whereby said attachment leg of said lower connection bracket is adapted for orientation upon and securement to the upper side of the bottom plate of a building wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A building panel according to claim 1 wherein said metal tabs are made of sheet metal sufficiently thin that common nails can be driven therethrough.
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |