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Filler strip with locking clip
Assignee: RBX-POLYMER Inc A CORP OF DELAWARE
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Filing: 1983-05-05
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Granted: 1985-12-03
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Expires: 2003-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A resilient, pressure-locking filler strip is provided for closing a gap or joint of a wall panel assembly. The filler strip has a flange portion for enclosing the gap and a pressure-locking clip for compressive retention in the gap. The clip is selectively cooperable with the flange portion for ready interchange of a plurality of different size clips for retention in a plurality of different size gaps. The clip includes first and second opposed gripping portions for compressive engagement to associated side wall portions of the gap. In one embodiment the flange portion comprises a first flange and a second flange depending normally away from the first flange for enclosing a gap or joint at a wall corner. In another embodiment the flange portion comprises a first flange and a second flange coplanar with the first flange for enclosing a gap in a flat wall section of the wall assembly. Preferably, the pressure-locking filler strip is a plastic extrusion.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald P. Raymond
- 👤 William C. Andrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F19/00; E04F19/02; E04F19/06; E04F19/065; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0889; E04F19/04; E04F19/062; E04F2019/0404; E04F2019/0413; E04F2019/0422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A filler strip in combination with a wall having a gap for closing the gap, said filler strip comprising: a first flange sized for overlapping engagement to a first contiguous shoulder of the wall; a second flange sized for overlapping engagement to a second contiguous shoulder of the wall; an intermediate protuberance integrally formed with said flanges, depending from said first and said second flanges and including first means for gripping engagement to the wall; a selectively insertable locking pressure clip including second means for gripping a wall gap shoulder opposite of said first means; and, an extended receiving slot for selectively receiving said clip; said protuberance and locking pressure clip being sized for compressive deflection and retention in said gap by engagement to the wall gap shoulders, and said protuberance and locking clip being received in the gap to an extent defined by generally flush engagement of said flanges to said wall whereby upon the compressive retention of said clip and said protuberance in said gap said filler strip closes said gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A filler strip in combination with a wall having a gap for closing the gap, said filler strip comprising: a first flange sized for overlapping engagement to a first contiguous shoulder of the wall; a second flange sized for overlapping engagement to a second contiguous shoulder of the wall; an intermediate protuberance integrally formed with said flanges, depending from said first and said second flanges and including first means for gripping engagement to the wall; a selectively insertable locking pressure clip including second means for gripping a wall gap shoulder opposite of said first means; and, an extended receiving slot for selectively receiving said clip; said protuberance and locking pressure clip being sized for compressive deflection and retention in said gap by engagement to the wall gap shoulders, and said protuberance and locking clip being received in the gap to an extent defined by generally flush engagement of said flanges to said wall whereby upon the compressive retention of said clip and said protuberance in said gap said filler strip closes said gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 1 wherein said receiving slot is integrally formed with said intermediate protuberance and at least one of said flanges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 1 wherein said flanges, said protuberance, said pressure clip and said receiving slot comprise extrusions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 1 wherein said receiving slot includes a base wall comprising said first flange, a first side wall protruding from said first flange and a second side wall comprising said intermediate protuberance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 4 wherein said first side wall is angularly disposed towards said second side wall to obstruct rotational movement of said pressure clip away from said base wall upon reception of said clip in said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 4 wherein said second side wall includes a retaining lip to obstruct rotational movement away from said base wall upon reception of said clip in said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 1 wherein said locking pressure clip includes a base portion for reception in said receiving slot and a gripping portion including said second means for gripping.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 7 wherein said base portion is configured for close reception in said receiving slot and includes a first side wall angularly disposed towards said intermediate protuberance to obstruct rotational movement of said base portion away from said receiving slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 8 wherein said base portion includes a second side wall including a receiving trough for nesting reception of a retaining lip to obstruct rotational movement of said base portion from said receiving slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 7 wherein said gripping portion is arcuately configured and includes said second means for gripping at an end portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 10 wherein said gripping portion is configured for resilient deflection and compressive retention in said gap whereby said second gripping means is positioned generally opposite of said first gripping means for engagement of a side wall of said gap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 1 wherein said first means for gripping the wall is disposed at an end portion of said intermediate protuberance generally opposite of said second means for gripping.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
143 words
A resilient, pressure-locking filler strip for closing a gap in a wall having a strip flange portion for enclosing the gap and a selectively associable pressure-locking clip for compressive retention in the gap, said clip being removably fastened to said flange portion for ready interchange of a plurality of different sized clips for association with a plurality of different sized gaps and including first and second opposed gripping portions for compressive engagement to associated side wall portions of said gap, said clip being received in the gap to an extent defined by generally flush overlapping engagement of said flange portion to the wall, said clip further being slideably received in an extended receiving slot of said strip flange portion and having a base portion sized for close reception in said receiving slot for obstruction of rotational movement away from said strip flange portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
143 words
A resilient, pressure-locking filler strip for closing a gap in a wall having a strip flange portion for enclosing the gap and a selectively associable pressure-locking clip for compressive retention in the gap, said clip being removably fastened to said flange portion for ready interchange of a plurality of different sized clips for association with a plurality of different sized gaps and including first and second opposed gripping portions for compressive engagement to associated side wall portions of said gap, said clip being received in the gap to an extent defined by generally flush overlapping engagement of said flange portion to the wall, said clip further being slideably received in an extended receiving slot of said strip flange portion and having a base portion sized for close reception in said receiving slot for obstruction of rotational movement away from said strip flange portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 13 wherein said strip flange portion and said pressure-locking clip comprise plastic extrusions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The filler strip as defined in claim 13 wherein said strip flange portion includes a first flange and a second flange depending normally away from said first flange, said first and second flanges comprising a strip flange portion for enclosing a gap at a wall corner.
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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) | 1988-12-02 | 1989-06-03 | 1989-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-02 | 1993-06-03 | 1993-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-02 | 1997-06-03 | 1997-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |