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US5052164A
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Method for manufacturing a panel assembly and structure resulting therefrom
Assignee: Plasteco Inc
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Filing: 1989-08-30
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Granted: 1991-10-01
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Expires: 2009-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for manufacturing an improved transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roofing components. The method includes the extrusion of a top and bottom member made of transparent plastic material. Each extruded member includes a top and bottom sheet with interspersed ribs for structural integrity. Each extruded member is supported in spaced relationship by a plurality of beam structures having longitudinal axes substantially normal with the direction of the internal ribs of the extruded panel members. The structure resulting from the improved method includes top and bottom panel members having internal ribs molded in an integral manner, and an elongated support structure mounted between the panel members in a direction substantially normal with the longitudinal axis of the internal ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Sandow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/54; E04C2/543; E04C2/30; E04C2/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each said light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each said rib attached to said top and bottom sheets; and said support means comprising at least two support structures, each said support structure having top and bottom surfaces with said top surface in bearing contact with said bottom sheet of said first light transparent plate member and with said bottom surface of said support structure in bearing contact with said top sheet of said second light transparent plate member, wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each said light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each said rib attached to said top and bottom sheets; and said support means comprising at least two support structures, each said support structure having top and bottom surfaces with said top surface in bearing contact with said bottom sheet of said first light transparent plate member and with said bottom surface of said support structure in bearing contact with said top sheet of said second light transparent plate member, wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second light transparent plate members are adhesively bonded to said support structures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second light transparent plate members are solvent bonded to said support structures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second light transparent plate members are each made out of a single piece of thermoplastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 1, further comprising: an edge cap which attaches to said support structures and is substantially parallel to said ribs and substantially perpendicular to said support structures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 5, wherein each said support structure has a screw inlet at each end of said support structure and said edge cap has an opening corresponding to said screw inlet so that said edge cap is attached to said support structure by inserting a screw through the opening and into said screw inlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each such light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each rib attached to said top and bottom sheets; and said support means comprising (a) at least two support structures, each said support structure having a top and bottom surface wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs, and (b) means for slidably securing said top and bottom surfaces to said first and second light transparent plate members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
126 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each such light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each rib attached to said top and bottom sheets; and said support means comprising (a) at least two support structures, each said support structure having a top and bottom surface wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs, and (b) means for slidably securing said top and bottom surfaces to said first and second light transparent plate members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
71 words
The light transparent panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein said means for slidably securing comprises a plurality of C-channels attached to said bottom sheet of said first light transparent plate member and to said top sheet of said second light transparent plate member so that said top and bottom surfaces of said support structures slidably engage within said C-channels thereby securing said support structures to said light transparent plate members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 8, wherein each said support structure has a top and bottom T-section which slidably engage within said C-channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
170 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members made out of a thermoplastic material; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each said light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each said rib attaching to said top and bottom sheets; said means for supporting comprising a plurality of support structures, each said support structure having top and bottom surfaces with said top surface in bearing contact with said bottom sheet of said first light transparent plate member and with said bottom surface in bearing contact with said top sheet of said second plate member, wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs; and an edge cap which attaches to said support structures and is substantially parallel to said ribs and substantially perpendicular to said support structures.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
170 words
A light transparent panel assembly for fabricating wall and roof units, intended to exhibit superior insulation characteristics, said light transparent panel assembly comprising: first and second light transparent plate members made out of a thermoplastic material; means for supporting said first and second light transparent plate members in a substantially parallel and spaced relation; each said light transparent plate member comprising top and bottom sheets and a plurality of substantially parallel ribs, each said rib attaching to said top and bottom sheets; said means for supporting comprising a plurality of support structures, each said support structure having top and bottom surfaces with said top surface in bearing contact with said bottom sheet of said first light transparent plate member and with said bottom surface in bearing contact with said top sheet of said second plate member, wherein said support structures are substantially perpendicular to said ribs; and an edge cap which attaches to said support structures and is substantially parallel to said ribs and substantially perpendicular to said support structures.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
The light transparent panel assembly of claim 10, wherein each said support structure has a screw inlet at each end of said support structure and said edge cap has an opening corresponding to said screw inlet so that said edge cap is attached to said support structure by inserting a screw through the opening and into said screw inlet.
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