Apparatus for mounting elongate architectural panels to a structure
AssigneeCrown-PN L.L.C.
InventorPercy Greenberg
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Abstract
Apparatus for mounting elongate architectural panels to a structure and a method of forming the apparatus. The panels are of the type having longitudinal flanges extending from the panel, along opposite sides. The apparatus includes a clip which has a generally planar base with a leg extending from the base. Two downwardly opening slots at the leg terminus are each adapted to engage a flange of a different architectural panel.
Claims18
Apparatus for mounting elongate architectural panels to a structure, the panels being of the type having longitudinal flanges along opposite sides, the apparatus including an elongate clip which comprises;
- a generally planar base with a leg extending from said base;
- and
- two downwardly opening slots formed on said leg, each slot being adapted to engage a flange of a different architectural panel.
A method of forming a clip apparatus from an longitudinal planar sheet of material, the steps comprising;
- bending said sheet to form a base and a leg extending from said base;
- bending said leg to form a first downwardly opening slot;
- and
- bending said leg to form a second downwardly opening slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.