Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,... – With separate fastener extending beyond margin
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-12
2001-01-09
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Sheetlike element assembled parallel to existing wall,...
With separate fastener extending beyond margin
C052S235000, C052S464000, C052S481200, C052S482000, C052S656900, C052S749100, C052S774000, C052S775000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170213
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed generally to a wall panel mounting system and method and, in particular, to a mounting system used to support preformed wall panels on a wall surface using a novel construction, system and method.
Various systems for covering walls are known. In addition to regular wallpaper applied with adhesive application, various types of fabric wall coverings are also known as wall fabrics and are directly adhered either to the wall surface or on brackets or clips applied to the wall. It is also known to provide upholstered wall panels which attach to the walls by various means such as screws, bolts or clips, for example, Z-clips. Typical wall panel systems are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,449,346 to Tremblay, and 2,182,523 to Markowski.
While such wall panel systems provide a decorative and pleasing wall appearance, it has proven difficult to both attach the panels to the wall surface, and to remove the panels after installation for cleaning, replacement or the like. Accordingly, the present invention has been developed to improve over such prior art systems while allowing for neat fabrication, easy installation, and appropriate easy removal of the wall panels after installation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Generally speaking, in accordance with the present invention, a wall panel mounting system for releasably securing a preformed wall panel to a wall, is provided. The system includes a bracket including a base portion adapted to be attached to the wall having at least one leg extending outwardly from the base portion. The wall panel includes a frame having a front surface supporting a fabric thereon. The frame includes a rear wall having a recessed slot therein adapted to receive the at least one leg therein. The recessed slot is defined by opposing walls. The at least one leg and opposing walls have an interfering engagement to releasably hold the wall panel in place on the wall.
In a preferred embodiment, the frame is rectangular and a suitable wall panel fabric is stretched therearound. The bracket is elongated and attached to the wall in a vertical direction, with the recessed slot in the frame extending in a vertical direction to mate with the at least one leg.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved wall panel mounting system and method.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wall panel mounting system and method which allows easy installation and appropriate easy removal of the wall panels after installation.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a wall panel mounting system and method which provides a neat and clean appearance to walls on which the system and method of the present invention are used to install wall panels.
Still other objects and advantages of the invention will in part be obvious and will in part be apparent from the specification.
The invention accordingly comprises the several steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and the system embodying features of construction, combination of elements and arrangement of parts which are adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.
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Fein Charles A.
Fein Harvey C.
Zarrelli Angelo
DFB Sales, Inc.
Friedman Carl D.
Horton Yvonne M.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
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