Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Having integral key
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2011-12-06
A, Phi (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Having integral key
C052S578000, C052S590100, C052S590200, C052S591100, C052S592100, C052S588100, C052S604000, C210S289000, C210S293000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08069630
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for forming a filter media support system with multiple locking mechanisms. The support system comprises two or more interlocking rows of support blocks. One or more slides and one or more guides protrude from the side walls of the blocks. Each guide is conformed to receive one slide from a neighboring block, forming a first locking joint. The side walls also comprise one or more nubs and one or more recesses. Each nub is conformed to fit within one recess of a neighboring block, forming a second locking joint. In one embodiment, the method for assembling the support system comprises aligning a slide of a first support block with a guide of a second support block. The slide of the first support block is vertically moved into the guide of the second support block. Force is applied so that the nubs are flexed within the recesses.
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Kadakia Navin
Slack David C.
A Phi
D'Ambrosio & Menon, LLP
Hijaz Omar
Menon Usha
Severn Trent Water Purification, Inc.
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