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US 11,028,597 B2Granted
Magnetic fastener technology for wallboard panels
AssigneeUnited States Gypsum Company
InventorSalvatore C. Immordino, Jr.
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Abstract
A fastener is provided and is configured for securing magnetized items to a wallboard panel. Included on the fastener is a fastener body having a first side and an opposite second side, and a counter-sunk throughbore extends from the first side to the second side. The body has a tapered peripheral edge. In addition, the first side is covered with wallboard joint tape.
Claims15
A fastener configured for securing magnetized items to a wallboard panel, comprising:
- a fastener body having a first side and an opposite second side, a counter-sunk throughbore extending from said first side to said second side, said first side of said fastener body has a width and said fastener body has a thickness defined by a distance between said first side and said second side, wherein said width of said first side is greater than said thickness;
- said body having a tapered peripheral edge;
- and
- a layer of wallboard joint tape secured to said first side of said fastener body prior to installing the fastener in the wallboard panel.
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A fastener configured for securing magnetized items to a wallboard panel, the fastener comprising:
- a fastener body made of neodymium, having a first end and an opposing second end, a counter-sunk throughbore extending from said first end to said second end, wherein said second end is substantially flat;
- said body having a tapered peripheral side, said tapered peripheral side extending between said first end and said second end;
- said first end being covered with wallboard joint tape prior to installing the fastener in the wallboard panel;
- at least one formation projecting outwardly from said second end for enhancing gripping attachment between said fastener and the wallboard panel;
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- a securing fastener engaging said throughbore, and having a head dimensioned to seat in said counter-sunk throughbore and be flush with said first end.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.