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Method of bonding structural support members to flat sheets
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-31
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1998-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated structural element and a method of bonding wallboard to structural elements such as trusses for use in construction or prefabrication of ceilings or walls. The method involves applying a resilient polyurethane foamable liquid by a high pressure impingement mixing spray gun onto areas of a clean, dry wallboard substrate which have wood trusses or studs placed upon them. The foam is sprayed on the drywall at the juncture with the wood members on both sides of the wooden members. The resulting bonded structure permits the unit to be used without further nailing or other attachment means. The foam also permits the combined product to present a flat surface regardless of irregularities in the wood trusses.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E. Wencley
- 👤 Duane L. Headley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/10; E04C2/24; B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; B29C44/1228; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/18; Y10T428/183; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249984
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of permanently bonding structural support members to a flat, self-supporting flexible fiber sheet to form a structural building element, comprising the steps of: (a) supporting said fiber sheet on a flat, horizontal support surface; (b) placing said structural support members on the exposed surface of said sheet in the arrangement desired in the structural building element; (c) directing a stream of foamable liquid polyurethane thermosetting resin at an angle under pressure at the juncture between the structural elements and the fiber sheet; and (d) allowing the liquid polyurethane resin to foam and expand into the voids between the structural elements and the sheet and form a continuous bead at the juncture, permanently bonding the structural elements to the sheet and forming a flat, rigid structural building element.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of permanently bonding structural support members to a flat, self-supporting flexible fiber sheet to form a structural building element, comprising the steps of: (a) supporting said fiber sheet on a flat, horizontal support surface; (b) placing said structural support members on the exposed surface of said sheet in the arrangement desired in the structural building element; (c) directing a stream of foamable liquid polyurethane thermosetting resin at an angle under pressure at the juncture between the structural elements and the fiber sheet; and (d) allowing the liquid polyurethane resin to foam and expand into the voids between the structural elements and the sheet and form a continuous bead at the juncture, permanently bonding the structural elements to the sheet and forming a flat, rigid structural building element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said foamable polyurethane resin is applied in a stream by a high impingement gun held at a 45° angle to said juncture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said foamable polyurethane resin is applied from said spray gun at a temperature in the range of 95° F. to 105° F.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said spray gun is held at a distance of ten feet or less from the junctions of the structural support members and the fiber sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fiber sheet is a dry wall sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said structural support members are wood rafters.
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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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |