Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Intersection of wall to floor – ceiling – roof – or another wall – With revealed embedded protector
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-17
2001-02-20
Wilkens, Janet M. (Department: 3636)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Intersection of wall to floor, ceiling, roof, or another wall
With revealed embedded protector
C052S287100, C052S469000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06189273
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to reveals for use in drywall installation and more specifically to a connector clip for securing abutting drywall reveals.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Drywall, direct applied and exterior insulation systems reveal is often used for decorative purposes or to achieve a wall break. In such situations, a U-shaped channel is inserted horizontally or vertically along the edge of the drywall between two drywall sections at the desired location to provide a recess. The U-shaped channel has opposing flanges running along its external longitudinal edges for engagement with the abutting drywall sections being separated by the reveal.
While such installations are relatively common, the problem often exists that when two sections of reveal are juxtaposed by butting their ends together there is an overlap of the two reveal ends. In such a case, subsequent finishing of the drywall surface leaves an unsightly irregularity on the finished surface.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a solution to this misalignment problem.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a clip for attachment to abutting drywall reveal channels that assures their coplanar alignment in the installation process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, there is provided a retaining clip for drywall reveal that, having the same general channel shape as and slightly larger dimensions than the reveal, engages the rear surfaces of abutting reveal sections and maintains them in proper coplanar alignment during the installation process.
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rear edges of the reveal are provided with longitudinal recesses that frictionally engage longitudinal ribs on the retaining clip in installation.
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Plastic Components, Inc.
Wilkens Janet M.
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