US4057944A
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Thermally insulated panel
Assignee: VIDERE CORP
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Filing: 1977-03-11
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1997-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A thermally insulated panel comprises a pair of spaced facing channels, preferably of metal, which are fixed together in a structurally secure manner by use of a serrated rigid plastic sheet disposed therebetween and by a closed-cell foamed polymeric material which fills the voids between the rigid sheet and the channels. The channels are bound together and the spacing between them is sealed by means on the rigid plastic sheet which, in addition to securing the channels together, is permanently and monolithically sealed in place by the closed-cell foamed polymeric material. A thermal break is formed to prevent loss of heat across the shell of the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 William Burk Wyatt, Jr.
- 👤 Bruce D. Benefield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:35
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/26; E04C2/284; B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/233; Y10T428/237; Y10T428/238; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T428/24157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A thermally insulated panel member comprising: a pair of spaced channel-shaped sections having inwardly extending flanges along both sides thereof, facing each other; a rigid plastic sheet of serrated cross-section situate between said channels and contacting the inner surface of each of said channels; said plastic sheet having means thereon to contact the flanges of both of said channels to bind the channels together and seal the spacing therebetween to provide a closed shell; and closed-cell foamed polymeric material filling and monolithically sealing said shell to form a panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A thermally insulated panel member comprising: a pair of spaced channel-shaped sections having inwardly extending flanges along both sides thereof, facing each other; a rigid plastic sheet of serrated cross-section situate between said channels and contacting the inner surface of each of said channels; said plastic sheet having means thereon to contact the flanges of both of said channels to bind the channels together and seal the spacing therebetween to provide a closed shell; and closed-cell foamed polymeric material filling and monolithically sealing said shell to form a panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 1 wherein the inner surfaces of said channels have means thereon to lock said rigid plastic sheet in position within the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 2 wherein said rigid plastic sheet has means thereon for locking said sheet to said means on said inner surfaces of the channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 1 wherein said means on said plastic sheet contacting said flanges comprises a U-shaped member for contacting and enclosing the flanges of both of said channels to bind the channels together and seal the spacing therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 1 wherein said closed-cell foamed polymeric material is foamed-in-place low-density, expanded polyurethane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid plastic sheet is formed from polystyrene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A thermally insulated panel member as defined in claim 1 wherein said channels are formed of aluminum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
122 words
A thermally insulated panel member comprising: a pair of spaced channel-shaped sections having inwardly extending flanges along both sides thereof, facing each other; a rigid plastic sheet of serrated cross-section situate between said channels and contacting the inner surface of each of said channels; means on said plastic sheet for locking said sheet to said channels; means on the inner surfaces of the channels for cooperating with said locking means of the plastic sheet; means on the plastic sheet comprising U-shaped members for contacting and enclosing the flanges of both said channels to bind the channels together and seal the spacing therebetween and provide a closed shell; and closed-cell foamed polymeric material filling and monolithically sealing said shell to form a panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
122 words
A thermally insulated panel member comprising: a pair of spaced channel-shaped sections having inwardly extending flanges along both sides thereof, facing each other; a rigid plastic sheet of serrated cross-section situate between said channels and contacting the inner surface of each of said channels; means on said plastic sheet for locking said sheet to said channels; means on the inner surfaces of the channels for cooperating with said locking means of the plastic sheet; means on the plastic sheet comprising U-shaped members for contacting and enclosing the flanges of both said channels to bind the channels together and seal the spacing therebetween and provide a closed shell; and closed-cell foamed polymeric material filling and monolithically sealing said shell to form a panel.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |