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US4491166A
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Panel display
Assignee: GD Hanna Inc
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Filing: 1982-11-12
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2002-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A display panel, connectors and display panel system are disclosed in which the individual panels are provided with peripheral slots or channels which have resilient or frictional walls which grasp connectors and serve to join two adjacent panels. The connectors are provided with slot penetrating ends and are dimensioned to be gripped within the slots.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary D. Hanna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/07; G; G09; G09F; G09F15/00; G09F15/0068; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A panel for use in display structures which comprises: a first sheet member having a plurality of peripheral edges and an outer and inner surface; a second sheet member having a plurality of peripheral edges, and an outer and an inner surface; a first sheet of facing material mounted on said first sheet member to cover said outer surface and overlap said peripheral edges thereof and said first sheet of facing material being secured to said inner surface to provide a first inner wall portion; a second sheet of facing material mounted on said second sheet member to cover said outer surface thereof and overlap said peripheral edges thereof and said second sheet of facing material being secured to said inner surface to provide a second inner wall portion; said first and second sheet members being secured to one another with the first and second inner wall portions abutting each other to define a peripheral slot of predetermined depth along at least one of said edges thereof, said slot having contiguous opposed side walls where the first and second inner wall portions abut each other whereby said slot is narrower than the thickness of a connecting member insertable therein and said contiguous opposed side walls adapted to be urged apart and grasp adjacent sufaces of said connecting member when inserted therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A panel for use in display structures which comprises: a first sheet member having a plurality of peripheral edges and an outer and inner surface; a second sheet member having a plurality of peripheral edges, and an outer and an inner surface; a first sheet of facing material mounted on said first sheet member to cover said outer surface and overlap said peripheral edges thereof and said first sheet of facing material being secured to said inner surface to provide a first inner wall portion; a second sheet of facing material mounted on said second sheet member to cover said outer surface thereof and overlap said peripheral edges thereof and said second sheet of facing material being secured to said inner surface to provide a second inner wall portion; said first and second sheet members being secured to one another with the first and second inner wall portions abutting each other to define a peripheral slot of predetermined depth along at least one of said edges thereof, said slot having contiguous opposed side walls where the first and second inner wall portions abut each other whereby said slot is narrower than the thickness of a connecting member insertable therein and said contiguous opposed side walls adapted to be urged apart and grasp adjacent sufaces of said connecting member when inserted therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first and second inner wall portions of said first and second sheets of facing material are compressible at least along said peripheral slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A panel as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panel is hingedly divided along one dimension to provide an articulated panel member.
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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) | 1988-01-01 | 1988-07-02 | 1989-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-01 | 1992-07-02 | 1993-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-01 | 1996-07-02 | 1997-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |