Prefabricated wall panel with tongue and groove construction
US8782988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
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