Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Multiroom or level – Curtain-wall; i.e. – panel attached outside floor or beam
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Mai, Lanna (Department: 3637)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Multiroom or level
Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam
C052S533000, C052S474000, C052S302100
Reexamination Certificate
active
09886297
ABSTRACT:
The wall panel system of the present invention includes a flexible sheet interlock to flexibly seal a joint defined by adjacent perimeter framing members and a capillary break to inhibit the entry of water into drainage or weep holes in gutters in the perimeter framing members.
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A Phi Dieu Tran
Elward Systems Corporation
Mai Lanna
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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