# US 2014/0190110 A1 · Connector for supporting veneer members > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0190110 A1 - Document ID: US20140190110A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/204,970 - Filed: 2014-03-11 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2003-05-07 - Inventors: Michael HATZINIKOLAS - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140190110A1 ## CPC - E04F 13/28: adjustable {(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - E04F 13/0855: {adjustable in several directions, one of which is perpendicular to the wall} - E04F 13/24: Hidden fastening means on the rear of the covering or lining elements (E04F13/30 takes precedence){(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - E04F 13/25: adjustable {(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - E04F 13/26: Edge engaging fastening means, e.g. clamps, clips or border profiles {(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - F16B 2200/67: Rigid angle couplings - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) ## Abstract A connector for coupling a veneer panel to a back-up comprises a support member comprising a mounting flange adapted for securing the support member to said back-up wall, and first and second support member side walls extending outwardly from the mounting flange. The first and second support member side walls define at least one generally horizontal slot when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. The connector further comprises a veneer connector configured for non-rotational sliding receipt in the generally horizontal slot and adapted to support a generally horizontal edge of said veneer panel when the veneer connector is received in the generally horizontal slot and when the support member is secured to the back-up wall. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-18. (canceled) ### Claim 19 A connector for retaining a veneer member in position relative to a back-up wall, the connector comprising: a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion; said first portion including a wall mounting fitting by which to secure said first portion to the back-up wall with fastening hardware; as installed on the back-up wall, said first portion including a first member that extends outwardly away from the backup wall; as installed on the back-up wall, said second portion extending from said first portion further away from the back-up wall than said first portion; said second portion having a substantially horizontal flange, said flange having an outward edge located most distantly from the back-up wall, said flange running predominantly parallel to the back-up wall; said second portion having an upwardly extending member spaced inwardly of said outward edge, and positioned to extend outwardly of said first portion; said flange having an upward facing surface between said outward edge and said upwardly extending member, said upwardly extending member extending upwardly relative to said upward facing surface; said upwardly facing surface defining a seat above which to place the veneer member. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein, when said connector is installed on the back-up wall, said first member stands in a vertical plane perpendicular to the back-up wall. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The connector of claim 20 wherein said first portion includes a second member, said second member being parallel to, and spaced from said first member. ### Claim 22 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said first portion has a flange for placement against the back-up wall, and an aperture formed in said flange of said first portion to permit a mounting hardware to pass therethrough into the back-up wall. ### Claim 23 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said second portion is adjustably movably mounted to said first portion. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) The connector of claim 23 wherein said second portion is adjustable relative to said first portion in a first degree of freedom parallel to the back-up wall, and in a second degree of freedom outward and inward relative to the back-up wall. ### Claim 25 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said flange of said second portion includes a plurality of apertures formed therein to admit fastening ties. ### Claim 26 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said first portion of said connector includes a second member, said first and second members extending parallel to each other in spaced apart substantially vertical planes perpendicular to the back-up wall, and said first portion has a flange for placement flat against the back-up wall. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The connector of claim 26 wherein said upwardly extending member is positioned so as not to obstruct said seat upon which the veneer mounts. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The connector of claim 26 wherein said second portion is adjustable relative to said first portion in a first degree of freedom parallel to the back-up wall, and in a second degree of freedom outward and inward relative to the back-up wall. ### Claim 29 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said flange of said second portion lies in a first plane; said flange is a first flange; and said second portion includes a second flange that is bent to lie out of said first plane. ### Claim 30 (depends on 29) The connector of claim 29 wherein said second portion includes a third flange, said third flange running parallel to said second flange. ### Claim 31 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said upwardly extending member is located between said outward edge and said first portion; and said seat is located between said outward edge and said upwardly extending member. ### Claim 32 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein said upwardly extending member is a stiffener rib. ### Claim 33 (depends on 31) The connector of claim 31 wherein there is more than one said upwardly extending member. ### Claim 34 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19 wherein; said first portion of said connector includes a second member, said first and second members extending parallel to each other in spaced apart substantially vertical planes perpendicular to the back-up wall, and said first portion has a flange for placement flat against the back-up wall; said second portion is adjustable relative to said first portion in a first degree of freedom parallel to the back-up wall, and in a second degree of freedom outward and inward relative to the back-up wall; and said upwardly extending member is positioned so as not to obstruct said seat upon which the veneer mounts.