Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Bridger strip hiding juncture of panels
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Bridger strip hiding juncture of panels
C052S312000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11343199
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly includes a molding having a foot, a first arm, and a second arm. The foot is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the molding, and the first arm extends generally perpendicularly to the foot. The second arm may also extend generally perpendicularly to the foot. A tab depends from at least one of the first and second arms. At least one of the tab and the foot engage a track in order to position the assembly over the gap. The method includes the steps of placing the foot in the gap, pressing the respective panel engaging surfaces into contact with respective panels, and configuring at least one of the tab and the foot to cooperate to retain the molding in the gap when the assembly is in an installed condition.
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Chapman Jeanette
Laux Jessica
Pergo (Europe) AB
Stevens Davis Miller & Mosher LLP
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