Wall panel system
US8151533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2002/7462
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular wall system (10) includes a number of decorative panels that are received in an extruded panel frame (22). The panel frames (22) are positioned by connecting them to a wall rail (16) that is attached to the building. The wall rail (16) and the panel frame (22) each have a groove (52, 62) that accepts a fastener or clip (18) by interference or snap fit to attach the panel frame (22) to the wall rail (16). The grooves (52, 62) have a dove-tail shape that permits a snap fit to secure the panels (12) yet permit the panels to be easily removed or reconfigured.
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