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US4158274A
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Removable mirrored wall covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1979-06-19
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A removable wall covering composed of mirror panels each having a backing board covered by a mirrored surface and wherein the panels are adapted to be placed into abutting relation to cover the wall and each of the panels includes a through recess to receive a fastener means and a mirrored piece is cemented over the mouth of the recess to disguise the fastener means and to create a design on the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Hector Saenz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:49
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/14; E04F13/145; E04F13/0871
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
311 words
In combination, a mirrored wall covering comprising: a plurality of mirrored panels to be mounted in side-by-side abutting relation to cover a wall and wall fastener means to fasten the wall panels to a wall, said mirror panels each comprising a plurality of planar mirrors of predetermined size and shape and each having a main reflective surface and an opposite surface coated with reflective material, a backing board for each mirror panel, said backing board having a first and a second opposite main face and each board being congruent with respect to its associated mirror panel and each of said backing board comprising a rigid load-bearing member, and a coating of adhesive on the opposite mirror surface of each mirror connecting it to the first main surface of its associated backing board, said panels each being sized and configured relative to one another to cover a wall section, and each said panel having a plurality of spaced fastener recesses, each recess being defined by a first bore through the backing board and a second bore aligned with said first bore and of a greater diameter than said first bore and through said mirror and defining a shoulder at said backing board, and said second bore having a mouth at the reflective surface of said mirror and a fastener in each of the bores and each fastener being of a length greater than that of the first bore and having a headed end in the second bore and a plurality of mirror pieces having a first zone sized to cover the mouth of one of the second bores of the wall section and a second zone sized to cover the mouth of an adjacent second bore of the wall section and an intermediate zone connecting said first and second zones, and cement means to adhere the mirror pieces to the wall section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
311 words
In combination, a mirrored wall covering comprising: a plurality of mirrored panels to be mounted in side-by-side abutting relation to cover a wall and wall fastener means to fasten the wall panels to a wall, said mirror panels each comprising a plurality of planar mirrors of predetermined size and shape and each having a main reflective surface and an opposite surface coated with reflective material, a backing board for each mirror panel, said backing board having a first and a second opposite main face and each board being congruent with respect to its associated mirror panel and each of said backing board comprising a rigid load-bearing member, and a coating of adhesive on the opposite mirror surface of each mirror connecting it to the first main surface of its associated backing board, said panels each being sized and configured relative to one another to cover a wall section, and each said panel having a plurality of spaced fastener recesses, each recess being defined by a first bore through the backing board and a second bore aligned with said first bore and of a greater diameter than said first bore and through said mirror and defining a shoulder at said backing board, and said second bore having a mouth at the reflective surface of said mirror and a fastener in each of the bores and each fastener being of a length greater than that of the first bore and having a headed end in the second bore and a plurality of mirror pieces having a first zone sized to cover the mouth of one of the second bores of the wall section and a second zone sized to cover the mouth of an adjacent second bore of the wall section and an intermediate zone connecting said first and second zones, and cement means to adhere the mirror pieces to the wall section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said backing board is of plywood material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein frame means are provided for interconnecting the plurality of planar mirrors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastener means comprises a sleeve having a first end and a second end, said second end having a radially outturned flange and axially extending teeth on the flange extending toward said second end and adapted to bite into the shoulder of the backing board material and a headed screw in the second bore and extending depthwise toward the second end of the sleeve and adapted to be turned to cause the sleeve to be axially contracted and to buckle to fasten the panels to an existing wall structure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-06-18 | 1982-12-18 | 1983-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-18 | 1986-12-18 | 1987-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-18 | 1990-12-18 | 1991-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |