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US 11,015,350 B2Granted
Self-engaging mounting method for wall panels
AssigneeInPro Corporation
InventorsDavid R. Gebhardt, Matthew G. Bennett
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Abstract
A wall panel installation method, assembly, system and kit are provided. The wall panel is installed and held to an existing building structure with the combination of a support plate secured to the building wall, fastening elements adhered to the wall panel and corresponding fastening elements adhered to respective support plates. When the wall panel is in position, the fastening elements are brought into contact to engage each other and hold the wall panel in position relative to the building structure/wall.
Claims11
A mounting plate, comprising:
- a first smooth surface;
- a second reinforcement surface opposite the first smooth surface;
- a first opening extending between the first smooth surface and the second reinforcement surface;
- a first collar surrounding the first opening and extending from the first smooth surface and the second reinforcement surface;
- a peripheral rib extending from the second reinforcement surface;
- a plurality of radial ribs extending from the second reinforcement surface between the first collar and the peripheral rib;
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- a self-engaging mounting unit adhered to the first smooth surface, the self-engaging mounting unit having a centrally located aperture, a first adhesive side that adheres to the first smooth surface of the mounting plate and a second fastener material side fabricated from a touch fastener material.
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A mounting plate, comprising:
- a first smooth surface;
- a second reinforcement surface opposite the first smooth surface;
- a first opening extending between the first smooth surface and the second reinforcement surface;
- a first collar surrounding the first opening and extending from the first smooth surface and second reinforcement surface;
- a peripheral rib extending about a periphery from the second reinforcement surface;
- a plurality of ribs on the second reinforcement surface, wherein each of the plurality of ribs extend from the first collar to the peripheral rib;
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- a self-engaging mounting unit coupled to the first smooth surface, the self-engaging mounting unit having a first adhesive side and a second fastener material side and including a centrally located aperture aligned with the first opening, wherein the first adhesive side is adhered to the first smooth surface of the mounting plate, and wherein the second fastener material side of the self-engaging mounting unit is attached to a second self-engaging mounting unit coupled to a wall panel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.