US4680911A
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Decorative wall covering
Assignee: Bank of America NA
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Filing: 1986-05-21
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Granted: 1987-07-21
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Expires: 2006-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Decorative wall covering panels are disclosed which sealingly fit against a wall and thereby protect the wall surface from the deteriorating effects of weather. Horizontally and vertically abutting panels which simulate real shingles, such as cedar shake shingles, overlap each other on all edges when installed. Sealing surfaces are provided around the periphery of the inside surface of the panels. The fitting arrangement of the overlapping edges between panels serves to make and maintain the seals between the panels and the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Davis
- 👤 Wilfrid E. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
383 words
A panel adapted to cover and to be sealingly engaged against a wall comprising top and bottom horizontal edge regions and left and right vertical edge regions sealing means along said top and bottom horizontal edge regions and along the left and right vertical edge regions for sealing the peripheral edges of said panel against said wall, said top horizontal edge region being sealed when said panel is fastened along its top region to said wall, said bottom horizontal edge region being sealed when the bottom horizontal region of said panel is interlockingly connected to the top horizontal region of a second panel positioned below said panel, one of said side vertical edge regions being sealed when said panel is overlappingly positioned over a side vertical edge region of a third panel positioned at the side of said panel, and the other of said side vertical edge regions being sealed when a side vertical edge region of a fourth panel is overlappingly positioned at the side of said panel, said bottom horizontal edge region sealing means comprising a flange member along the bottom length of said panel and extending substantially horizontally outward from a back surface of said panel thereby forming a straight and flat planar sealing surface, said flange member including a plurality of tab members attached to and spaced along the length of said flange member and extending in a vertical direction away from said top horizontal edge region forming a slot between said tab members and the back of said panel, said slots being positioned to engage the top horizontal region of said second panel and to sealingly position said flange member against said wall, each of said slots including a ramped, generally vertical, surface tapering in a direction from a top of said slot away from the back surface of said panel, whereby the lowering of said panel onto the top of said second panel causes the bottom horizontal sealing surface to progressively move toward and into sealing contact with said wall, each of said slots including a horizontal ledge along the surface of said slot opposite to the ramped surface whereby said panel is properly positioned horizontally with said second panel upon engagement of the top horizontal edge surface of said second panel with said plurality of ledges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
383 words
A panel adapted to cover and to be sealingly engaged against a wall comprising top and bottom horizontal edge regions and left and right vertical edge regions sealing means along said top and bottom horizontal edge regions and along the left and right vertical edge regions for sealing the peripheral edges of said panel against said wall, said top horizontal edge region being sealed when said panel is fastened along its top region to said wall, said bottom horizontal edge region being sealed when the bottom horizontal region of said panel is interlockingly connected to the top horizontal region of a second panel positioned below said panel, one of said side vertical edge regions being sealed when said panel is overlappingly positioned over a side vertical edge region of a third panel positioned at the side of said panel, and the other of said side vertical edge regions being sealed when a side vertical edge region of a fourth panel is overlappingly positioned at the side of said panel, said bottom horizontal edge region sealing means comprising a flange member along the bottom length of said panel and extending substantially horizontally outward from a back surface of said panel thereby forming a straight and flat planar sealing surface, said flange member including a plurality of tab members attached to and spaced along the length of said flange member and extending in a vertical direction away from said top horizontal edge region forming a slot between said tab members and the back of said panel, said slots being positioned to engage the top horizontal region of said second panel and to sealingly position said flange member against said wall, each of said slots including a ramped, generally vertical, surface tapering in a direction from a top of said slot away from the back surface of said panel, whereby the lowering of said panel onto the top of said second panel causes the bottom horizontal sealing surface to progressively move toward and into sealing contact with said wall, each of said slots including a horizontal ledge along the surface of said slot opposite to the ramped surface whereby said panel is properly positioned horizontally with said second panel upon engagement of the top horizontal edge surface of said second panel with said plurality of ledges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The panel of claim 1, wherein said top horizontal edge region sealing means comprises a flange member along the top length of said panel and extends substantially horizontally outward from said back surface of said panel thereby forming a straight and flat planar sealing surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The panel of claim 2, wherein said flange member includes a plurality of spaced openings through said flange member and through said panel to said wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The panel of claim 1, wherein each of said slots includes a further recessed opening above said ledge for thermal expansion of the top edge region of said second panel into said further recessed openings in said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The panel of claim 1, wherein said vertical edge region sealing means comprises a U-shaped flange member vertically positioned at the side edge of said panel and a perpendicularly extending vertical flange member at the side edge of said fourth panel, said perpendicularly extending flange member fitting within and against the opening formed by the U-shaped flange member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The panel of claim 5, including a plurality of vertically arranged projections on a middle portion of said U-shaped flange member to form vertically aligned spaces therebetween, said perpendicularly extending vertical flange member fitting within said spaces.
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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) | 1990-07-20 | 1991-01-19 | 1991-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-20 | 1995-01-19 | 1995-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-20 | 1999-01-19 | 1999-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |