Fastener for attaching panel to stud

Claim 1

In combination: a gypsum board panel having attached thereto adjacent a side edge thereof at least one gang nail plate, said plate having tangs extending from the inner face thereof and being embedded in the panel, said plate further having a transverse slot member extending outwardly from the outer face thereof, said slot member forming a clip-receiving slot extending in a generally horizontal direction; a stiff, resilient clip, said clip comprising a first end portion which lies generally flat against the panel and extends beyond the latter's side edge. a second end portion which is upwardly and angularly disposed away from the panel, the end of said second end portion being wedged in the slot, and a central portion extending upwardly and angularly from the panel and connecting said end portions, said second end portion and central portion combining to provide a V-shaped configuration with the apex directed away from the panel; said first end portion forming an aperture in the section extending beyond the panel side edge; a support member; and means extending through the aperture into the support member to tie the clip and support member together; whereby the clip wedges against the transverse slot member and thus the plate and clip remain tight together and provide, in conjunction with the tie means, a firm connection between the panel and support member.