US3664073A
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Building panel construction and securement means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-13
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A building panel construction for non-bearing partition walls and the like which are easily assembled and if need be, disassembled after erection and at a later time, wherein panels of identical configuration may be secured to one another in backto-back relationship by the disposition of a securement member in mating connector holes in each of the panels; wherein the connector member in the preassembled state is inserted into the connector holes and by a simple rotational movement thereof, effects rigid securement of each of the panels to one another. Alignment and positioning means are provided in the panels so as to aid in the securement operation and to lend some stability and rigidity to the assemblage and also disclosed is building construction utilizing panels as hereinbefore disclosed and connector members, all of which have aesthetic quality to blend into modern day architectural decor.
Inventors
- 👤 Council A Tucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0084; F16B5/0092; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6145; E04B1/6158; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; F16B21/00; F16B21/02; A; A47; A47B; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A panel construction comprising the combination of a first panel having a major planar span with spaced recess portions, the wall of said span intermediate said recess portions being discontinuous to define at least one connector hole, having inwardly opposed tab portions lying in a plane offset from the plane of said span; a second panel similar to said first panel and being in recess portions abutting relationship therewith; and a connector member disposed in said at least one connector hole in interlocking, interfitting relationship to rigidly secure said first and second panels together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A panel construction comprising the combination of a first panel having a major planar span with spaced recess portions, the wall of said span intermediate said recess portions being discontinuous to define at least one connector hole, having inwardly opposed tab portions lying in a plane offset from the plane of said span; a second panel similar to said first panel and being in recess portions abutting relationship therewith; and a connector member disposed in said at least one connector hole in interlocking, interfitting relationship to rigidly secure said first and second panels together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The building construction accordingly to claim 1, wherein said recess portions of said first and second panels prevent flush abutting relationship of the planar span of said first and second panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 2, wherein said panel wall defining said connector hole in the area thereof is beaded in an offset direction away from said abutting portions of said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 3, wherein said bead in the area of said connector hole forms an interior groove with respect to the assembly of said panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 4, wherein said tab portions are inwardly and downwardly directed with respect to adjacent wall portions of said panel defining said connector hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 5, wherein said connector member is releasably secured within said connector holes by rotational movement thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 6, wherein said connector member comprises a cruciform plate member having opposed arm portions to engage the opposed tab portions of said connector holes of said first and second panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 7, wherein said cruciform plate member has opposed arm portions engaging each of the opposed tab portions of said connector holes of said first and second panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 8, wherein said connector member comprises an alignment cap member disposed in interfitting engagement on each side of said opposed arm portions of said plate member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 9, wherein said alignment cap members are provided with opposed leg portions which engage said panels adjacent said interior groove in the area of said connector hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 10, wherein said plate members are provided with projections adjacent said arm to be received in interfitting engagement with said alignment caps.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 11, wherein the end walls of said alignment caps are provided with receiving slots to receive said projections of said plate member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 12, wherein the sidewall of said alignment cap is slotted to receive said opposed arm portions of said plate member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The building construction in accordance with claim 13, wherein said connector member is preassembled for disposition within said connector holes of said panels and upon insertion and rotation therein securement of said first and second panels is obtained.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The buildiNg construction in accordance with claim 14, wherein positioning means are provided within said recess portions to properly position said first and second panels for insertion of said connector member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
79 words
A construction panel for side-by-side engagement with a similar panel comprising a generally U-shaped member in cross section having a substantial intermediate planar portion and normal side portions, said planar portion having a discontinuous wall defining at least one connector hole with inwardly opposed tab portions about a peripheral portion thereof, said tab portions extending generally inwardly with respect to said side portions and being curvilinear segments adapted to receive a connecting member joining two of said construction panels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
79 words
A construction panel for side-by-side engagement with a similar panel comprising a generally U-shaped member in cross section having a substantial intermediate planar portion and normal side portions, said planar portion having a discontinuous wall defining at least one connector hole with inwardly opposed tab portions about a peripheral portion thereof, said tab portions extending generally inwardly with respect to said side portions and being curvilinear segments adapted to receive a connecting member joining two of said construction panels.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
A construction panel in accordance with claim 16, wherein recess areas projecting in the opposite direction of said side portions are positioned on each side of said at least one connector hole.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
56 words
A construction panel in accordance with claim 17, wherein said recess areas are integrally formed from said planar portions, and an aperture and adjacent tang are formed within each of said recess areas to form positioning means therefor with respect to another panel placed in mating side-by-side relationship, having the identical configuration as said construction panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |