Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Having integral key
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-13
2011-12-13
Glessner, Brian (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Having integral key
C052S578000, C052S590200, C052S590300, C052S592100, C052S081100, C403S292000, C403S290000, C403S302000, C403S319000, C446S115000, C446S116000, C446S120000, C446S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08074418
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.
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Adriaansen Frans
Kumar Bhawesh
Thiagarajan Chinniah
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Glessner Brian
Hijaz Omar
Sabic Innovations Plastics IP B.V.
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