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Methods of fastening a wall panel to a wall, kits, and wall assemblies

US10087638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2016
Grant dateOct 2, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2002/0282
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed.

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