Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Composite prefabricated panel including adjunctive means – Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-04
2001-08-07
Stephan, Beth A. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Composite prefabricated panel including adjunctive means
Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members
C052S784150, C052S797100, C052S800110, C052S210000, C052S459000, C052S481100, C052S582100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06269608
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to structural insulated panels as used in building construction and is particularly directed to a coupling arrangement for connecting structural insulated panels to 2X stick structural members.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Most houses built today employ lumber stick construction using 2X dimensional structural lumber members and nails. The 2X4 structural lumber member is the most common element of this type of building construction. Another construction approach gaining increased acceptance involves the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) comprised of a generally planar inner insulating core and first and second outer facings attached to opposed surfaces of the insulating core. Even SIP construction makes use of the 2X stick construction approach for standard openings in the building such as for window and door openings and, in particular, the base and top plates of these types of openings. SIPs are best used in uninterrupted areas without openings requiring cut-outs. Providing openings and odd cuts in a SIP requires rather precise cutting of the SIP to form a groove in the panel which is adapted to receive a 2X dimensional structural lumber member. This procedure is labor intensive and thus increases the cost and time of construction. There is therefore a need to make structural insulated panels more readily adapted for use in 2X dimensional lumber construction.
This invention addresses the aforementioned limitations of the prior art by providing a structural insulated panel with an overall thickness the same as that of 2X dimensional structural lumber members and a panel connecting arrangement which facilitates installation of the panel in structures employing 2X lumber stick construction.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a secure, sealed connection between a structural insulated panel and a 2X stick structural member.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an easily assembled, environmentally sealed, high strength connection between a 2X stick structural member and a structural insulated panel without requiring modification of the panel.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an insulation arrangement for a structural insulated panel in a building structure which is particularly adapted for use in window and door openings including base and top plates.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an easily assembled, environmentally sealed, high strength connection between adjacent structural insulated panels arranged in edge-to-edge abutting contact.
This invention contemplates a structural panel connecting arrangement comprising a generally planar structural insulated panel having an inner insulating core with opposed first and second outer surfaces and first and second outer facings respectively disposed on said first and second outer surfaces of said insulating core; an elongated, linear 2X stick structural member; and an adhesive member disposed about and adhesively bonded to said 2X stick structural member, the adhesive member including first and second opposed ends adhesively bonded to the first and second outer facings of the structural insulated panel, respectively.
This invention further contemplates a structural panel connecting arrangement comprising a generally planar first structural insulated panel having an inner insulating core and first and second facings disposed on opposed outer surfaces of the insulating core; a generally planar second structural insulated panel having an inner insulating core and first and second facings disposed on opposed outer surfaces of the insulating core, wherein the first and second structural insulated panels are arranged in edge-abutting contact; and first and second tape strips disposed over the adjacent edges of the first and second structural insulated panels and adhesively engaging the first facings and the second facings, respectively, of the first and second structural insulated panels for securely connecting the first and second structural insulated panels in a sealed manner.
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Emrich & -Dithmar
Glessner Brian E.
Stephan Beth A.
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