US5050362A
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Constructional panels
Assignee: Polygal
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Filing: 1990-01-17
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Granted: 1991-09-24
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Expires: 2010-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A construction panel having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, the first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, the first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support by a fastener extending through the flat portion, the mating engagement of the first and second edge portions being such that the generally flat portions and the fastener are covered by the second edge portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny Tal
- 👤 Gilad Hakim
- 👤 Haim Hakim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0056; E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/54; E04C2/543; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/24; E04D3/32; E04D3/35; E04D3/357; E04D3/36; E04D3/361; E04D3/363; E04D3/365; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/18; E04D3/28; E04D2003/285; E04D2003/3617; E04F2201/00; E04F2201/01; E04F2201/0138
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A constructional panel having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, said first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, said first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support by a fastener extending through said flat portion, the mating engagement of said first and second edge portions being such that said generally flat portion and said fastener are covered by said second edge portion, and wherein said panel comprises first and second spaced apart portions defining respective first and second outer surfaces lying in respective first and second planes, said first edge portion having a third outer surface substantially coplanar with said first surface and said second edge portion having a fourth outer surface substantially coplanar with said second outer surface, and said first edge portion defines a first protrusion defining said third outer surface, said first protrusion also defining first and second locking portions, and said second edge portion defines a second protrusion defining said fourth outer surface and a pair of spaced apart teeth mounted onto said second protrusion so as to extend transversely to said second plane and towards said first plane and so as to be lockably engageable with said first and second locking portions, thereby to define said at least two locations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A constructional panel having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, said first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, said first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support by a fastener extending through said flat portion, the mating engagement of said first and second edge portions being such that said generally flat portion and said fastener are covered by said second edge portion, and wherein said panel comprises first and second spaced apart portions defining respective first and second outer surfaces lying in respective first and second planes, said first edge portion having a third outer surface substantially coplanar with said first surface and said second edge portion having a fourth outer surface substantially coplanar with said second outer surface, and said first edge portion defines a first protrusion defining said third outer surface, said first protrusion also defining first and second locking portions, and said second edge portion defines a second protrusion defining said fourth outer surface and a pair of spaced apart teeth mounted onto said second protrusion so as to extend transversely to said second plane and towards said first plane and so as to be lockably engageable with said first and second locking portions, thereby to define said at least two locations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, and wherein said first and second locking portions are defined by a pair of spaced apart teeth mounted onto said first protrusion so as to extend transversely to said first plane and towards said second plane and a pair of protrusions mounted in spaced relation to said pair of spaced apart teeth, such that each locking portion is defined by one of said spaced apart teeth, an adjacent one of said pair of protrusions, and an intervening transverse surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 and wherein the resistance of said first and second edge portions to decoupling as a result of relative rotation thereof is at least equal to the resistance to moments of said constructional and similar panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, and wherein the attachment of the edge portion to the external support is substantially impermeable to the passage of liquids.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and wherein the resistance of said first and second edge portions to decoupling as a result of relative rotation thereof is at least equal to the resistance to moments of said constructional and similar panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, and wherein the attachment of the edge portion to the external support is substantially impermeable to the passage of liquids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, and wherein the attachment of the edge portion to the external support is substantially impermeable to the passage of liquids.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, and being resistant to ultra violet radiation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
255 words
A panel construction comprising: a plurality of constructional panels, each having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, said first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, said first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support; and a plurality of fasteners extending through said flat portions of said plurality of constructional panels and mounting them onto an external support, adjacent panels being in mating engagement being such that said generally flat portion and said fastener are covered by said second edge portion, and wherein each panel comprises first and second spaced apart portions defining respective first and second outer surfaces lying in respective first and second planes, said first edge portion having a third outer surface substantially coplanar with said first surface and said second edge portion having a fourth outer surface substantially coplanar with said second outer surface, and said first edge portion defines a first protrusion defining said third outer surface, said first protrusion also defining first and second locking portions, and said second edge portion defines a second protrusion defining said fourth outer surface and a pair of spaced apart teeth mounted onto said second protrusion so as to extend transversely to said second plane and towards said first plane and so as to be lockably engageable with said first and second locking portions, thereby to define said at least two locations.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
255 words
A panel construction comprising: a plurality of constructional panels, each having first and second edge portions arranged for interconnection with respective second and first edge portions of similar panels, said first and second edge portions being configured for mating engagement at at least two locations, said first edge portion including a generally flat portion arranged to permit attachment of the edge portion to an external support; and a plurality of fasteners extending through said flat portions of said plurality of constructional panels and mounting them onto an external support, adjacent panels being in mating engagement being such that said generally flat portion and said fastener are covered by said second edge portion, and wherein each panel comprises first and second spaced apart portions defining respective first and second outer surfaces lying in respective first and second planes, said first edge portion having a third outer surface substantially coplanar with said first surface and said second edge portion having a fourth outer surface substantially coplanar with said second outer surface, and said first edge portion defines a first protrusion defining said third outer surface, said first protrusion also defining first and second locking portions, and said second edge portion defines a second protrusion defining said fourth outer surface and a pair of spaced apart teeth mounted onto said second protrusion so as to extend transversely to said second plane and towards said first plane and so as to be lockably engageable with said first and second locking portions, thereby to define said at least two locations.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 and wherein the resistance of said first and second edge portions to decoupling as a result of relative rotation thereof is at least equal to the resistance to moments of said constructional and similar panels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, and wherein the attachment of the edge portion to the external support is substantially impermeable to the passage of liquids.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 and wherein said panels define substantially parallel, flat, outward-facing surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 9, and being resistant to ultra violet radiation.
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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) | 1994-09-23 | 1995-03-25 | 1995-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-23 | 1999-03-25 | 1999-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-23 | 2003-03-25 | 2003-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |