Method and apparatus for erecting wall panels

Details Method and apparatus for erecting wall panels Method and apparatus for erecting wall panels

2002-05-02

2009-11-10

A, Phi Dieu Tran (Department: 3633)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Multiroom or level

Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam

C052S546000, C052S547000, C052S127800, C052S204720, C052S506100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614191

ABSTRACT:
The wall panel system of the present invention includes an attachment member that is received in a groove in a panel to align and hold the panel in place on a perimeter framing member.

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