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US 12,215,499 B2Granted
Multi-purpose structural panels and systems for assembling structures
AssigneeAmp IP LLC
InventorAlain Perez
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose panel member which may be utilized as any surface or support beam in a structure. In a preferred embodiment, the panel may be extruded monolithically from aluminum. Also disclosed are systems for assembling structures from the panels utilizing a plurality of other components, which are also preferably extruded from aluminum.
Claims10
A multi-purpose, structural construction panel comprising:
- a monolithic panel member including two oppositely disposed faces spaced apart by a plurality of webs, and correspondingly configured ridge and valley members;
- said two oppositely disposed faces along with said ridge and valley members circumscribing a rectangular profile of said panel member;
- said plurality of webs at least partially defining a plurality of channels running lengthwise along said panel member and adjoining open ends of said panel member;
- at least one flange extension, said flange extension extending inwardly toward said panel member and structured to receive a cap;
- and
- wherein said cap is dimensioned and configured to lock the panel to an adjacent panel in an at least partially water-resistant configuration.
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A multi-purpose, structural construction panel comprising:
- a panel member, formed monolithically by extrusion, including two oppositely disposed faces spaced apart by a plurality of webs;
- a first of said two oppositely disposed faces comprising a ridge member;
- a second of said two oppositely disposed faces comprising a valley member;
- said ridge and valley members circumscribing a rectangular profile of said panel member;
- said plurality of webs at least partially defining a plurality of channels running lengthwise along said panel member and adjoining open ends of said panel member;
- at least one flange extension running lengthwise along said panel member and extending inwardly toward said panel member;
- said flange extension structured to abut a second flange extension of a second, adjacent panel member;
- said flange extension and said second flange extension, when in abutted relation, structured to receive a cap;
- and
- wherein said cap is dimensioned and configured to lock said panel member to said second, adjacent panel and provide an at least partially water-resistant configuration.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.