Including Clip-type Fastener Patents (Class 52/489.1)
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Patent number: 7726083Abstract: A curtain-type facade structure is described, comprising a fixedly supported substructure of vertical or horizontal basic profiled supports and crossing horizontal or vertical profiled supports mounted thereon, panel holders which are fastened to the supporting profiles, and facade panels which are retained by means of the panel holders. The panel holder is composed of separate components, one of the components being designed as a basic holder and another of the components being designed as an elastic clip. The elastic clip latches with the basic holder and forms a seat for the facade panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbHInventor: Rudolf Wagner
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Publication number: 20100107532Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for securing safing insulation in the gap formed between a spandrel and a slab. Additionally, the present invention eliminates the need for stiffening tees and/or stiffening brackets. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention utilizes a first portion of safing secured to spandrel insulation positioned in an exterior wall structure and a second portion of safing insulation positioned adjacent to the first portion of safing insulation and between the spandrel insulation and the slab. By fixedly securing the first portion of safing insulation to the spandrel insulation, any deformation of the spandrel insulation caused by the forces exerted by the compressed second portion of safing insulation on spandrel insulation results in the first portion of safing insulation moving with the spandrel insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: THERMAFIBER, INC.Inventor: James Shriver
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Patent number: 7694478Abstract: A panel attachment system (10) comprising a plurality of covering panels (12), a plurality of retaining members (16) to hold the panels (12), and a plurality of mounting structures (18) to secure the retaining members (16) to a surface (20). The panels (12) are held to the retaining members (16) through the use of protruding locking members (32) formed on the panels (12) which interlock with a slot (48) formed on the retaining member (16). The panels (12) may be coupled to the retaining members (16) without the need for precise alignment, thereby expediting the installation of the surface (20). The retaining members (16) additionally contain a drainage channel (50) to carry water and other debris away from the surface (20).Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner
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Patent number: 7690167Abstract: Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Inventor: James P. Antonic
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Patent number: 7661235Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an exterior covering capable of withstanding extreme wind loads. In one embodiment, a wind resistant exterior covering includes a first panel fastened to a substrate and a second panel fastened to the substrate. The second panel engages the first panel, and a clip fastened to the substrate is adapted and located to laterally restrain movement of the second panel with respect to the first panel. In another embodiment, a method of engaging panels of a modular exterior covering system includes coupling a protruding portion of a first panel with a respective receiving portion of a second panel. The coupling is such that the first panel is laterally restrained by the second panel and a clip, and the first panel is outwardly restrained by the receiving portion of the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Transamerican Strukturoc, Inc.Inventor: Gary L. Stoecker
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Publication number: 20100031597Abstract: The present invention provides an outer wall construction apparatus for a building, that is, an outer wall construction apparatus for constructing outer wall of a building having slab between floors or wall surface using stone or metal plate structures including first bracket fixed through anchor bolts inserted into the side of the slab or the wall surface along the side of the slab or the wall surface; fixation beam fixed to the first bracket, substantially vertically projected outward from the side of the slab or the wall surface; horizontal beam fixed to the fixing beam to be horizontally arranged; vertical beam fixed to outward side of the horizontal beam to be vertically arranged, having a hollow along the longitudinal direction thereof and an opening part in the shape of slit along the longitudinal direction of the outer surface thereof; second bracket comprising fixation end fixed tightly to the vertical beam along the outer surface thereof through first bolt of which the head has short side narrower tType: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Jong Gyoun Baek
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Patent number: 7640707Abstract: A fastening clip configured to secure a first panel to a second panel may include a base supporting a plurality of resilient beams, and a plurality of tangs outwardly extending from an outer surface of each of the resilient beams. The plurality of tangs are configured to securely engage the first and/or second panels. The fastening clip may also include stabilizing flaps on either side.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Illinios Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Lawrence W. Johnson, Brian M. Parisi
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Patent number: 7640701Abstract: A deflection clip for erection of partitions in office space and commercial use is disclosed. A deflection clip in accordance with the present invention has a flat base with a left and right clasp that are substantially parallel to the base. The right and left clasps are used to secure the deflection clip to a leg of an open channel track attached to the floor and ceiling. The left and right clasp each have a left and right stud extension tab extending substantially perpendicular from an inside edge of the left and right clasps. The left and right stud extension tabs are used to secure a stud in relation to the open channel track, allowing the ceiling and floor to deflect relative to each other without transferring load to the stud.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Flannery Inc.Inventor: Barry Rutherford
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Patent number: 7634882Abstract: A standing seam roof assembly. The assembly includes at least one first panel with a first side edge turned vertically upward. At least one second panel has a side edge turned vertically upward with the second panel side edge adjoining the first panel side edge. A plurality of clips are installed between the first panel side edge and the second panel side edge. At least one base insert is located between the clips, the base insert having a substantially flat first section installable beneath the first panel, a substantially flat second section installable beneath the second panel, and a plurality of upturned tabs between the first and the second side edge. Adhesive on the first section adheres to the first panel and adhesive on the second section adheres to the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Briggs Rainbow Buildings, Inc.Inventors: Earl Benton Briggs, Dean Barkley Briggs, Shahn David Corter
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Patent number: 7621096Abstract: A bracket for use with metal construction framing which is a generally planar construct having a first outer flange and a second outer flange, configured to form a recess between such flanges suitable to engage at least one face of a metal construction stud and to interlock with the stud via at least two non-longitudinal tabs.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey Thomas Ellis
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Patent number: 7614196Abstract: Cover pads for use on upright walls, wherein the pad provides an improved internal support which is of simplified construction, for example the center support and the surrounding frame being made of a one-piece monolithic support structure which permits a flexible covering to be attached to the center support and the exterior side surfaces of the edge frame while the covering and support structure are in a flat and planar condition, following which the edge frame is folded and secured into position around the center support. The internal support structure for the pad, when in a flat condition, has voids at the corners so that the covering can be tucked into the corners prior to the edge frame being folded into its frame-defining position.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Anthony McConnell, Randolph Woellper
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Publication number: 20090272060Abstract: A system for cladding roofs and facades of buildings includes elongated tracks. Each track has opposed lengthwise edges curved inwardly over opposed portions of the track. Each of a plurality of elongated panels has opposed lengthwise edges curved inwardly over opposed portions of the panel. Each panel is adapted to be interlocked between two spaced, parallel tracks. The system also includes fin components. Each fin component has two lengthwise edge portions defining a base of the fin component. A fin depends from the base of the fin component, which is adapted to be interlocked within a track with the fin extending away from the track with lengthwise edges of two proximate panels interlocked between the base of the fin component and the lengthwise edges of the track. Similar systems are provided for corners, overhangs, and jambs as may be encountered in a building.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: David Lucchesi
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Patent number: 7600353Abstract: A decking system and clip apparatus used therein are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, the clip apparatus typically includes a top portion and a pair of lateral projections extending from opposite sides of the top portion. Each lateral projection is configured to contact a respective decking member, thereby maintaining a predefined distance between the decking members. The clip apparatus further typically includes a pair of spaced-apart downward projections extending downward from the top portion, the downward projections being separated by a void sized to receive the joist.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Inventor: Robert Hafner
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Patent number: 7591115Abstract: A tile support arrangement comprising interlocking panels adapted to support thereon a plurality of tiles, battens which support thereon the interlocking panels, the battens secured to load bearing frame members of an inclined roof or a wall of a building, wherein each batten includes an upright portion which supports the interlocking panels in spaced relationship to the frame members and wherein the securing of the battens to the load bearing frame members comprises a plurality of elongated beams having first longitudinal axes and which are secured in end to end relationship upon each load bearing frame member. Each frame member having a second longitudinal axis, the relationship being such that there is alignment of the first and second longitudinal axes, wherein for each load bearing frame member, a lower portion of a batten is sandwiched between facing surfaces of opposing ends of adjacent elongated beams and is secured to at least one of the opposing ends.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Richard J. Morris
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Patent number: 7562501Abstract: An apparatus for clamping a module within a structure, e.g. a cold-wall structure, is presented. The apparatus includes a plurality of aligned, movable members defining a plane and having at least one beveled surface in contact with a beveled surface of an adjacent member. Guide wires align the movable members. A guide pin is used to guide the insertion of the apparatus into the structure. A screw mechanism, mounted at one end of the apparatus, engages with a hole in the structure. Rotation of the screw mechanism forces an end of the apparatus into contact with the structure. Continued rotation of the screw mechanism generates a compressive force which induces the movable members to move out of the defined plane in opposite directions relative to adjacent members. Members contact a wall of the structure and the module, thereby clamping the module against the structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Dung T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 7540119Abstract: A point-supported cladding system for finishing the exterior of a building or like structure has a plurality of like rigid box-like glazed cladding units. Each cladding unit includes a rigid spacer frame bounding the cladding unit, a pair of parallel light-transmissive glass lites having a thickness of not more than about 9 mm mounted at their periphery on said rigid spacer frame by means of a resilient seal, and a plurality of first attachment elements provided at discrete attachment points on said cladding unit. The cladding unit is dimensioned and configured to have sufficient rigidity to maintain its structural integrity when supported only at the discrete attachment points. A plurality of complementary second attachment elements are provided for mounting on structural members of the building.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Advanced Glazing Technologies Limited (AGTL)Inventor: Doug Milburn
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Patent number: 7509776Abstract: A modular storage shed system is provided, including an upper frame assembly having a plurality of vertically oriented posts, each post defining an elongated slot extending axially along at least a portion of a length thereof, a plurality of external wall panels each defining a pair of side edges, each wall panel including a lip extending orthogonally from at least a portion of each side edge thereof and defining at least one aperture formed therein. There is provided a plurality of panel locks having a lock member. The lock member may snap-fit engage the apertures in the lips of the wall panels when the lips of adjacent wall panels are positioned within the slot of a common vertical post and when the lock member of the panel lock is pressed between the adjacent wall panels into the slot of the vertical post.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Arrow Group Industries, Inc.Inventor: Ron Reisman
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Publication number: 20090025327Abstract: A furring strip system with built-in alignment and airspace between interior and exterior walls for ventilation and rainscreen protection. A wall grid system speeds installation. The furring strip system has application to installation of drywall panels, deck applications, and floor applications. The system allows release of moisture from wood and wood plastic composite (WPC) decking via a space between boards. The invention further has application to roof installations with cross bars as well as different types of roofing, and ceiling applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Gregory P. Albracht
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Publication number: 20090019805Abstract: A decking system that consists of a clip that complements a slot in deck planks to securely fasten the deck planks to a substrate such as deck or floor joists, masonry, concrete, wood or any other substrate. Generally, the clips fit into slots cut or formed into the side deck surface boards or alternatively into a keyhole on the bottom of the plank. In one of the preferred embodiments a series of clips are fastened to the substrate with a fastener such as a screw. The clips mechanically grip the plank to secure the plank to the deck joists. Ridges and/or nubs on the clips reduce the occurrence of rot or discoloration of the planks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: Marcello Zanelli
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Patent number: 7409803Abstract: A deck system employing a plurality of substantially hidden fasteners to couple the floor boards of the deck to the joists. Each hidden fastener is rigidly coupled to a respective joist and positioned between a pair of adjacent floorboards. Each fastener forms a mating relationship with specially configured sides of the boards to thereby rigidly couple the boards to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Correct Building Products, L.L.C.Inventor: Martin Grohman
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Publication number: 20080172969Abstract: A clip or connector is provided for assembling part of a door or window frame having first and second sheet material frame members to be retained in abutting relationship and in a particular predetermined position relative to each other. Each frame member has a concave channel formation along its length. The clip has a head and a body with a neck therebetween. The head engages with a tight interference or frictional fit within the channel formation of the first frame member and the body engages with a tight interference or frictional fit within the channel of the second frame member, such that the frame members are located and held in their particular predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Kurt Schnepf, Benjamin Gordon Stevens
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Patent number: 7398623Abstract: According to the present invention, a fastener for securing a first board to an underlying supporting member and to at least one other board running adjacent and parallel to the first board. The fastener includes a body portion, first and second prongs, and a flange. The first prong extends outwardly from the body portion for driving into a first board. The second prong extends outwardly from the body portion for penetrating a second board. The body portion of the fastener includes an opening for receiving a connector. When installed, the connector passes through the opening in the body portion and into the supporting member, which supports and underlies the first and second boards. The flange extends outwardly from the body portion in order to maintain a desired gap between the first and second boards. The prongs may have concave insertion ends as defined by two spaced-apart insertion points.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Tiger Claw, Inc.Inventors: David J. Martel, David Young Hartmann
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Publication number: 20080134610Abstract: A snap-on attachment structure for attaching a side skin to an upright frame of a wall system. The attachment structure includes resilient attachment strips secured to the rear of the skin and extending along upright edges thereof. Each strip cooperates with a projection formed on an upright frame member and extending vertically therealong. The snap-on strip has a pair of cantilevered spring legs which protrude outwardly in angled relationship. The spring legs adjacent outer ends are provided with coil-shaped head parts which protrude inwardly toward one another. The head parts have hollow arcuate configurations and move into gripping engagement with shallow arcuate recesses formed on opposite sides of the projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Rupert Jakob-Bamberg, Robert Steeves, Steven McIlvenna, Kevin T. Domagala, Scott MacDermott
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Publication number: 20080104918Abstract: A cavity wall system and a method of forming a cavity wall including: a wall structure (1); a plurality of outer wall cladding panels (2); and a plurality of discrete mounting elements (4, 5, 6) for mounting the cladding panels a predetermined distance away from the wall structure (1) so as to form a substantially flat exterior wall surface (7) and a substantially uninterrupted internal wall cavity (8) between the cladding panels (2) and the wall structure (1); the mounting elements (4, 5, 6) being sized and arranged so as to allow substantially uninterrupted fluid flow throughout the cavity (8); and the system further including moisture control means defining a moisture control plane to minimise migration of liquid moisture from the cavity (8) into the wall structure (1). The invention also provides a mounting member (4) and a termination member (5) for use as mounting elements in the cavity wall system and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: JAMES HARDIE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE B.V.Inventors: James Gleeson, Jesper G. Jensen, Joseph Emmanuel Zarb
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Publication number: 20080086962Abstract: The present invention comprises a flexible ceiling panel preferably formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum sheet. Each ceiling panel has a generally rectangular shape (corresponding in width to the spacing between the main runners) and is formed with a hem on all four edges. A series of bendable tabs are formed integrally with the hem of the panel. To secure the panel to the associated grid system, the tabs are folded upwardly and outwardly from the panel along two axes to secure the panel to the grid system. Alternatively, a plurality of separate spring clips is used to secure the panel to the grid system. Each clip includes a first leg adapted to have at least a portion thereof received in the hem of the ceiling panel. A second leg extends generally perpendicularly from the first leg and includes a detent extending toward the first leg, the detent being adapted to secure the clip to the flange of the runner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Peter G. Jahn, Scott G. Jankovec, Thomas E. Smith
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Patent number: 7210273Abstract: A panel attachment system (10) comprising a plurality of covering panels (12), a plurality of retaining members (16) to hold the panels (12), and a plurality of mounting structures (18) to secure the retaining members (16) to a surface (20). The panels (12) are held to the retaining members (16) through the use of protruding locking members (32) formed on the panels (12) which interlock with a slot (48) formed on the retaining member (16). The panels (12) may be coupled to the retaining members (16) without the need for precise alignment, thereby expediting the installation of the surface (20). The retaining members (16) additionally contain a drainage channel (50) to carry water and other debris away from the surface (20).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: A. Zahner CompanyInventor: L. William Zahner, III
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Patent number: 7191570Abstract: A batten (100) for mounting cladding sheets to a wall or frame, said batten comprising an elongate channel member having a pair of spaced apart side walls (120, 140) joined by an intermediate web (110), and a corresponding pair of mounting flanges (124, 145) spaced outwardly from the web (110) and extending laterally from the side walls (120, 140), adapted for connection to the cladding sheets (300), and the batten (100) being configured such that stress applied to the cladding sheets (300) in use results in preferential deformation of the batten.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: James Hardie International Finance B.V.Inventor: Peter Francis Eaton
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Patent number: 7178300Abstract: A latch-type tile mounting system for mounting a tile to the frame of a wall panel. An outwardly extending hook is engaged with the wall panel frame, and includes an outer hook portion. The tile includes a receiver within which the outer hook portion of the hook member is received, and blocking structure that prevents engagement with the outer hook portion. A latch member is movably mounted to the tile over the receiver, and is movable between an open or unlocked position for enabling the outer hook portion to be moved into and out of engagement with the receiver, and a closed or locked position in which the latch member engages the outer hook portion to secure the tile to the frame. The latch member is pivotably movable between its locked and unlocked positions, preferably via a fastener that secures the latch member to the tile.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Elsing
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Patent number: 7096629Abstract: An installation system designed specifically for thin reinforced natural stone panels used as exterior cladding, re-cladding, or over-cladding of buildings is comprised of a series of extruded aluminum shapes which, when properly applied to the back side of the thin reinforced stone panels, provide structural support for the thin panels and facilitate their installation and will also provide the means for the panels to be pre-assembled in order to obtain desired shapes or profiles and to be easily installed on the building. The series, or family, of extruded aluminum shapes are designed to mate or interlock to perform a variety of tasks such as perimeter frames, structural stiffeners, corner angle supports, interlocking sleeves, runner clips which facilitate attachment to various substrates of a building such as steel stud framing, aluminum curtain wall frames, brick or concrete walls or plywood sheathing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Inventor: Francis Cox
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Patent number: 7062886Abstract: A clip to hold panels in place in grid openings in a suspended ceiling. The clip is integrally formed and includes relatively flexible hinges that bias relatively rigid sections against the panels.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Worthington Armstrong VentureInventor: Joseph Auriemma
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Patent number: 7043884Abstract: A stone cladding system for building has a support frame formed by a plurality of spaced-apart upright mullions fixed to an exterior of a building by anchor bracket's with a number of horizontal cladding panel support rails mounted in vertically spaced apart rows on the mullions. Each stone cladding panel is mounted between at adjacent pair of vertically spaced-apart rails with a bottom of the cladding panel seated on the lowermost rail and a top of the cladding panel secured to the uppermost rail by a pair of retaining clips. A bottom of each stone cladding panel is fully supported along its length by the lowermost rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Eurogramco,S. L.Inventor: Rolando Moreno
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Patent number: 7010894Abstract: A floor, ceiling or wall covering constituted of a number of successive panels and fixing means for the panels, the fixing means including holders which, by means of fixing parts, retain the panels in a disconnectable manner over a part of the thickness of the panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2000Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Flooring Industries LTDInventor: Mark Gaston Maurits Cappelle
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Patent number: 6993875Abstract: The invention concerns a building element[which is a stud (10) having a number of channels (12). Each channel can receive a cooperating means (14) which can be used to mount a panel or bracket on the stud. The invention also concerns a building element which is a joining clip (16) which can be connected to a panel or bracket. The joining clip includes the cooperating means (14) for mounting a panel or bracket on the stud. The invention also concerns a building element which is a joining element (42) which can connect one panel to another. The joining element is hinged (46). The invention also discloses two types of bracket for mounting in the stud. The first type has a screw-threaded shaft (71) and a sleeve (72) with cooperating means (73) at one end of the sleeve. The cooperating means is shaped so that it can be inserted horizontally in a channel of the stud and rotated so that the cooperating means cannot be withdrawn horizontally from the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Telezygology Inc.Inventor: Dickory Rudduck
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Patent number: 6971210Abstract: A grid system for torsion spring mounting of aluminum-framed panels is provided which includes a plurality of main grid beams and spacer bars. The main grid beams support a side load mounting clip formed with a slot in the side of the side load mounting clip to engage a torsion spring held by a spring retainer clip such that the panel is supported by the torsion spring. Disengagement of the torsion springs lowers the panels and permits access to the ceiling grid system above the panel members. In a preferred embodiment, the panel has a multifaceted profile including an edge surface that abuts a corresponding edge surface on an adjacent panel. The peripheral edges of the adjacent panel members diverge above the abutting edge surfaces to accommodate either the alignment fin or the tab of the tile stop and diverge below the abutting edge surfaces to form a reveal.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Kliegle, Harry A. Alter
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Patent number: 6968661Abstract: A connection system for securing a wall panel shell to a frame member. The frame member includes a groove and the shell includes a mounting member received within the groove. The shell includes a skin member secured to one or more structural members. Each mounting member is carried by a structural member, and is part of a connector that is separate from and engaged with the structural member. The connector includes a base having spaced apart engagement areas, which are received within spaced apart recesses in the structural member. The structural member defines a flat surface which facilitates application of pressure to bond the structural member and the skin member together using an adhesive. Thereafter, the connector is engaged with the structural member via a snap-on engagement arrangement, to enable the wall panel shell to be mounted to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Kopish, Bradley J. Bruggink
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Patent number: 6951087Abstract: The mounting system comprises a grid of vertically upright C-profiles which are pushed with their lower and upper ends into horizontally extending U-profiles. Bracket clips are fitted to outer sides of the mutually opposite legs of the C-profiles. The bracket clips on the profiles are in engagement with rails. Panels are fastened to these rails. An insulating material can be accommodated in the gap enclosed by the panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Trespa International B.V.Inventor: Kees Hans Weurman
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Patent number: 6941716Abstract: A wall panel tile connector is disclosed. The connector includes an elongated bracket with groups of openings and a number of clips which are attached to the bracket by use of the openings. The bracket has a first portion with an U-shaped cross section, a middle portion with an offset and a second portion. The offset has a slot-like opening and the second portion includes two smaller openings, the three openings being grouped to allow attachment of a clip. Each clip is generally U-shaped with a base and two legs, and a bent tab and offset fingers. The slot-like opening receives one of the legs of the clip. The offset fingers engage in the smaller openings and create an interference fit with the bracket. The tab is resilient and enables the tile to be engaged with a wall panel frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Kottman
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Patent number: 6935083Abstract: A skirting system for placement around a manufactured or modular home is provided wherein said system comprises a plurality of panels with upper and lower ends wherein the panels abut each other side to side to form a perimeter around the home. A plurality of base pads are provided and placed on the ground for supporting the lower ends of the panels. A plurality of two part channel clips are provided for securing the upper ends of the panels to the home in a manner that allows for vertical movement but provides for substantial support of the panels in a direction transverse to the length of the panels.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventor: C. Michael Chezum
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Patent number: 6907710Abstract: A framed panel (1) consists of a panel (2) mounted in a frame (3). In order to secure the panel, a shock cord (4) is fastened across the panel (2), one or both ends of the shock cord (4) being held in a cleat (6a, 6b), so that the panel (2) is arrested when subjected to shock.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: FrameGard Anchoring Systems LimitedInventor: Simon Trundle
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Patent number: 6880306Abstract: A tile bracket support system that has a tile side support bracket or clip and a tile bottom support bracket or clip attached to the tile without the use of screws or adhesives. The tile side support bracket or clip has tile side edge embedding members and vertical frame member engaging members. The tile bottom support bracket has tile bottom edge embedding members and horizontal frame member engaging members thereby holding the tile affixed to the horizontal and vertical frame members without the use of screws or adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David J. Burken, James C. Fitzgerald, William J. McKibbin, Christian J. Kleppe, Robert Nichols
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Patent number: 6871467Abstract: A decking system and clip apparatus used therein are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, the clip apparatus typically includes a top portion and a pair of lateral projections extending from opposite sides of the top portion. Each lateral projection is configured to contact a respective decking member, thereby maintaining a predefined distance between the decking members. The clip apparatus further typically includes a pair of spaced-apart downward projections extending downward from the top portion, the downward projections being separated by a void sized to receive the joist.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Inventor: Robert Hafner
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Flooring material, comprising board shaped floor elements which are intended to be joined vertically
Patent number: 6854235Abstract: Flooring material including floor boards (1) with an essentially square, rectangular or rhomboidal shape. The floor boards (1) are provided with edges (2), a horizontal lower side (5) and a horizontal decorative upper surface (3). The floor boards (1) are provided lower joining lips (10) at two adjacent edges (2) while the two remaining edges (2) are provided with upper joining lips (20). The lower joining lips (10) are provided essentially vertical lower lip surfaces 911) arranged parallel to the closest edge (2). The lower surfaces (11) are intended to interact with mainly vertical upper lip surfaces (21) arranged on the upper joining lips (20). Two joined adjacent floor boards (1) are hereby locked together in a horizontal direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Pergo (Europe) ABInventor: Goran Martensson -
Patent number: 6837019Abstract: A building roof tie for attaching roof trusses and rafters to wood top plates in building structures, such roof tie having a sheet metal body with risers and a bridge for overlapping a rafter and flaps for wrapping on the sides of the top plate. Generally triangular shaped reinforcing wings provide strength and stability, allowing the roof tie to be manufactured from different weights of steel. The roof ties are pitched to conform to a variety of framing applications. A plurality of apertures is formed in the roof tie to provide openings for fasteners for connecting the tie to the wood top plate and rafter.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventor: Anthony D Collie
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Patent number: 6805185Abstract: A partition for open building space and the like having a frame including at least one substantially horizontal surface. A cover member is configured to enclose at least a portion of the frame. The cover member includes attachment members configured to connect the cover member to the frame. A seal is attached to the cover member and includes a resilient flap which engages the substantially horizontal surface of the frame to inhibit the passage of acoustical and/or optical energy through the partition.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Donald P. Gravel, Douglas L. Hancey, Vladimir Zila
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Patent number: 6775953Abstract: A number of wall panel apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment the wall panel apparatus includes a rectangular frame, two oppositely disposed metal tiles, each tile having a number of attachment and mounting clips whereby mounting of the tiles to opposite sides of the rectangular frame is easily accomplished by locating mounting clips attached to the lower edge portions of the tiles to a bottom frame member and pivoting the upper portion of the tiles so that the attachment clips which are resilient snap into place. A glass wall panel apparatus includes the same rectangular frame, however, top and bottom channels cover the top and bottom frame members of the rectangular frame, each of the channels having hook portions for engaging the top and bottom edges of the glass panes. Also included are side shroud channels and tensioning screws to adjust the channels in relation to the glass panes.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: HON Technology Inc.Inventors: David J. Burken, Matthew C. Brown, Jeffrey E. Tjebkes, Chad C. Lolling, Peter A. Simmons, Tim B. Wilson, Gordon K. Hartman, Brian D. Meyer, Darren P. Williams, Thomas W. Garrett, Michael J. Frantz, Joseph A. Miller, Matthew R. Hanley
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Patent number: 6729097Abstract: A hollow building panel is provided having a first member, a second member spaced apart from the first member, and at least one support member disposed between and interconnecting the first and second member. At least one groove is formed in the first member exposed surface and the support member is attached to the first member at a vertex formed by the groove. The panel includes a locking assembly whereby two adjacent panels may be joined together.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kartik A. Patel, Darryl C. Bodine
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Publication number: 20040079038Abstract: The panels and mullions of a curtain wall are attached to the frame of the building enclosed by the curtain wall with anchors which permit the frame to shift horizontally and vertically relative to the curtain wall so that the frame and the curtain wall can experience different degrees of racking. Each anchor includes a base member and a displaceable member located in front of the base member. Both members have keyways and are coupled together with a horizontal key that engages the members at their keyways, allowing the displaceable member to shift horizontally relative to the building frame, but preventing it from pulling away from the base member. Each anchor also has a mullion clamp which is attached firmly to one of the mullions. It has a vertical keyway where it is engaged by a key on the displaceable member, thus permitting vertical displacement of the mullion relative to the building frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Robert H. Crooker
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Publication number: 20040079041Abstract: A floor assembly includes a number of spaced apart horizontal support members to which a number of elongated flooring members are attached. The flooring members have features allowing their use in two versions of the floor assembly. In a first version, the flooring members are attached to the support members by clamping blocks having tabs extending over strips extending along opposite sides of the flooring members, which have outer walls extending downward and inward to provide space for the blocks. In a second version, the flooring members are attached by downward extending latching arms that engage upward extending latching arms of clips fastened to the support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Bruno Bergeron, Michael Julius Biro, Ken Gidney
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Patent number: 6725618Abstract: A siding attachment strip and method are provided for retaining a plurality of siding panels to a building structure. The siding attachment strip includes an elongate body, one or more mounting holes, and a plurality of siding top edge clips spaced along the elongate body according to a predetermined siding panel size. A siding top edge clip of the plurality of siding top edge clips is capable of engaging a nailing slot in a siding panel. The siding top edge clip includes a plurality of prongs extending therefrom. A prong of the plurality of prongs includes a substantially right-angled bend in a middle region of the prong. The siding attachment strip further includes a plurality of prong slots formed in the elongate body and spaced from and corresponding to the plurality of siding top edge clips.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Gregory P. Albracht
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Patent number: 6718717Abstract: A modular wall panel and mounting members for attaching a panel covering thereto. The modular wall panel has one or more flanges that connect to a frame support. A panel covering is tensioned across a face of the frame support and is connected to the flanges by the mounting members.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Herman Miller Inc.Inventors: J. Dennis Henderson, Todd Alan Shane