# US 10,309,109 B2 · Method and apparatus for panels having an embedment bracket > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,309,109 B2 - Document ID: US10309109B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/637,128 - Filed: 2017-06-29 - Published: 2019-01-03 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-06-29 - Assignees: Manitowoc Fsg Operations, LLC - Applicants: Manitowoc FSG Operations, LLC - Inventors: Anthony Ryan Moffett - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10309109B2 ## CPC - E04C 5/168: {Spacers connecting parts for reinforcements and spacing the reinforcements from the form} - B29C 44/3496: {The foam being compressed and later released to expand (B29C44/3465 takes precedence)} - E04B 5/02: Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units (E04B5/43 - E04B5/48 take precedence) - E04B 5/04: with beams {or slabs} of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement (E04B5/08, E04B5/14 take precedence) - E04C 2/292: composed of insulating material and sheet metal - E04C 2/08: of metal, e.g. sheet metal (E04C2/26 takes precedence) - E04C 2/528: {Impervious or hermetic panels not otherwise provided for} - E04C 5/01: Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings {(E04C5/08 takes precedence)} - E04C: STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S) - B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) ## Abstract A panel of a structure is provided that includes a first layer of material, a second layer of material, a filler material between the first layer of material and the second layer of material, and a bracket connected to the first layer of material. The bracket has a bottom flange spaced from the first layer of material. The filler material is between the first layer of material and the bottom flange securing the first layer of material to the filler material to function as an anchor and to provide embedment strength. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A panel comprising: a first layer of material; a second layer of material; a filler material between the first layer of material and the second layer of material; and a bracket connected to the first layer of material, the bracket having a top flange connected to the first layer of material and a bottom flange spaced from both the first layer of material and the second layer of material and wherein the top flange is connected to the bottom flange by a connector flange, wherein the top flange is connected adjacent a perimeter of the first layer of material and the connector flange extends in a direction away from a locking mechanism that connects the panel with another panel so that the connector flange and bottom flange are spaced from the locking mechanism, the filler material being between the first layer of material and the bottom flange securing the first layer of material to the filler material, the filler material being between the second layer of material and the bottom flange. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket has a non-linear shape. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the top flange is spaced from the bottom flange so that the filler material is between the top flange and the bottom flange securing the first layer of material to the filler material. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the connector flange extends in a direction so that the top flange and the bottom flange are spaced apart. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket forms a Z-shape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket forms a J-shape. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket has a length between 0.0001 inches and a length of the first layer of material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket is a material from the group consisting of metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket has a thickness between 0.0001 inches and a thickness between the first layer of material and the second layer of material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the bracket is connected to the first layer of material by an attachment selected from the group consisting of adhesives, tapes, glues, screws, rivets, nails, staples, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, wherein the first layer of material forms a structure, wherein the bracket is a plurality of brackets, and wherein one of the plurality of brackets is positioned at each corner of the structure. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The panel of claim 11, wherein one of the plurality of brackets is positioned between two corners of the structure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The panel of claim 1, further comprising a receiving portion that connects the panel to a component selected from the group consisting of a floor, a wall, a ceiling, another panel, and any combination thereof, wherein the first layer of material forms a structure, wherein the bracket is a plurality of brackets, and wherein one of the plurality of brackets is positioned at the receiving portion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) A method of making the panel of claim 1 for making a panel, the method comprising: providing the first layer of material on a surface; providing the bracket having the bottom flange that is spaced from the first layer of material; connecting the bottom flange to the first layer of material; dispensing the filler material between the bottom flange and the first layer of material; placing the second layer of material on the filler material. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising inserting a fastener through the first layer of material and the top flange.