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Joiner bulkhead method and apparatus

Assignee: Frigitemp Corp
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Filing: 1975-08-20
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1995-08-20
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Abstract

Abstract This invention is a new and unique method, and apparatus for performing said method, for the installation of bulkheads, together with ceilings, in ships or other locations and is distinguished by the utilization of a special system of preformed panels which are held in position by specially formed friction clamps erected between a friction holding header of special construction and footing fastened to the deck or floor, and is further characterized by heat transfer blocking fasteners.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gerald R. Shanks

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 01:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B9/00; E04B9/22; E04B9/24; E04B9/26; B; B63; B63B; B63B3/00; B63B3/14; B63B3/56; B63B3/68; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2/7863; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7409; E04B2/7411

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 68 words
The method for installing sub enclosures within a primary enclosure including: 1. Forming a plurality of insulated rigid panels, each having a clip element upon each of two opposed edges; 2. Forming a multiplicity of double elongated post elements, each including clip accommodation means on their opposed elongated edges; 3. Placing heat arresting blocks between said double post elements, each of which blocks is thermally and electrically insulative;
Claim 2
Independent Claim 68 words
The method for installing sub enclosures within a primary enclosure including: 1. Forming a plurality of insulated rigid panels, each having a clip element upon each of two opposed edges; 2. Forming a multiplicity of double elongated post elements, each including clip accommodation means on their opposed elongated edges; 3. Placing heat arresting blocks between said double post elements, each of which blocks is thermally and electrically insulative;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 78 words
Fastening a footing to the floor element of the primary enclosure; 5. Fastening a header element to the overhead structure of the primary enclosure; 6. Fastening a plurality of said posts at spaced distances from one another extending between said footing and header elements; 7. Inserting a plurality of said panels with their clip edges within the clip accommodation means of said posts; and 8. Placing a plurality of ceiling panels in cooperative relationship above said wall panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 78 words
Fastening a footing to the floor element of the primary enclosure; 5. Fastening a header element to the overhead structure of the primary enclosure; 6. Fastening a plurality of said posts at spaced distances from one another extending between said footing and header elements; 7. Inserting a plurality of said panels with their clip edges within the clip accommodation means of said posts; and 8. Placing a plurality of ceiling panels in cooperative relationship above said wall panels.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3623290A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1980-08-01 1981-01-31 1981-08-02 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-08-01 1985-01-31 1985-08-02 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-08-01 1989-01-31 1989-08-02 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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