US4069639A
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Wall assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-15
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A wall assembly having a number of wall panels, each wall panel having quick-release fastening means on the inner face thereof for attachment to the vertical studs defining the backing support for the wall panels. After the walls have been put into place in releasable attachment to the studs, they can be secured such as by screws or the like to the studs or to the floor runners above which the studs extend. An improved tape is used as the fastening means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Lindner
- 👤 Luther E. Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/7407; E04B2/7453; E04B2/7457; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7468; E04B2002/747; E04B2002/7472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a method of constructing a wall: providing a generally upright stud and a wall panel; providing a pair of tapes between the stud and the wall panel with the tapes having adhesive thereon and capable of being releasably and adhesively bonded together; and moving the wall panel toward and into an operative position adjacent to the stud with the tapes engaging each other and being adhesively bonded together and with one tape being bonded to the stud and the other tape being bonded to the wall panel, whereby the tapes couple the wall panel to the stud, the bonding strength between the two tapes being less than that between the wall panel and the other tape, whereby the other tape will adhere to said wall panel and separate from said one tape when the wall panel is moved away from the stud.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a method of constructing a wall: providing a generally upright stud and a wall panel; providing a pair of tapes between the stud and the wall panel with the tapes having adhesive thereon and capable of being releasably and adhesively bonded together; and moving the wall panel toward and into an operative position adjacent to the stud with the tapes engaging each other and being adhesively bonded together and with one tape being bonded to the stud and the other tape being bonded to the wall panel, whereby the tapes couple the wall panel to the stud, the bonding strength between the two tapes being less than that between the wall panel and the other tape, whereby the other tape will adhere to said wall panel and separate from said one tape when the wall panel is moved away from the stud.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3852935A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |