WALL PANEL, WALL PANEL KIT AND METHOD

A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included. 1. A wall panel securable along an associated wall structure , said wall panel comprising:a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness and extending between a first end and a second end spaced longitudinally from said first end such that a wall panel length is defined between said first and second ends;a first longitudinally-extending edge and a second longitudinally-extending edge spaced apart from said first edge such that a wall panel height is defined between said first and second edges;first, second and third wall portions extending in a lengthwise direction along said wall panel between said first and second ends, said first wall portion disposed toward said first edge, said second wall portion disposed toward said second edge relative to said first wall portion, and said third wall portion at least partially disposed between said first and second edges;a first interengagement feature extending lengthwise along said first wall portion; and,a second interengagement feature extending lengthwise along said second wall portion; said first wall portion extending in a heightwise direction and at least partially defining a first plane;', 'said second wall portion extending in approximately said heightwise direction and in approximate alignment with said first plane;', ' ...

MOUNTING CLIP AND WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS KIT AND METHOD

A mounting clip and wall panel assembly is dimensioned for securement along an associated wall structure. The wall panel is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel has a longitudinally-extending length, and includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges with a mounting wall portion extending lengthwise along the first edge. The mounting clip includes a fastener portion dimensioned for securement along the associated wall structure, and a panel-engaging portion configured to interengage the mounting wall portion of the wall panel. A mounting clip and wall panel kit, and a method of assembly are also included. 1. A mounting bracket and wall panel assembly dimensioned for securement along an associated wall structure , said assembly comprising: a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge spaced apart from said first edge such that a wall panel height is defined between said first and second edges;', 'a first joint element extending lengthwise along said first edge, and a second joint element extending lengthwise along said second edge, said first and second joint elements dimensioned to cooperatively interengage a corresponding one of associated first and second joint elements on an associated second wall panel;', 'a mounting wall portion extending lengthwise along said first edge and disposed outwardly of said first joint element in a heightwise direction; and,, 'a wall panel formed from thin-walled material having a first panel side, a second panel side opposite said first panel side and a substantially uniform wall thickness between said first and second sides, said wall panel extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end spaced from said first end such that a wall panel length is defined between said first and second ends, said wall panel including a fastening portion extending in a heightwise direction outwardly beyond said mounting wall portion of said wall panel; and,', 'a ...

NON-SEQUENTIALLY INSTALLED DRY JOINT WALL PANEL SYSTEM

A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork. 1. A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface , said wall panel system comprising:a plurality of generally vertical supports;a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with said vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork, said horizontal mounting rails having an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature on a side opposite from the building surface; anda plurality of panels, each said panel having a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of said rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of said rear surface, said upper extrusion mating with a corresponding lower mounting feature on said gridwork, and said lower extrusion mating with a corresponding upper mounting feature on said gridwork, said plurality of panels having a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby said panels can be non-sequentially mounted to said gridwork.2. The wall panel system of claim 1 , wherein each of said upper mounting feature and said lower mounting feature include a recess claim 1 , and wherein each of said ...

WALL PANEL, WALL PANEL KIT AND METHOD

A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of forming a wall panel dimensioned for securement on a wall structure , said method comprising:receiving a quantity of thin-walled material having an elongated length; forming first, second and third wall portions extending in a lengthwise direction along said elongated length of said wall panel strip, said first wall portion disposed toward said first edge, said second wall portion disposed toward said second edge relative to said first wall portion, and said third wall portion at least partially disposed between said first and second edges;', said first wall portion at least partially defining a first plane extending in a heightwise direction;', 'said second wall portion extending in approximate alignment with said first plane; and,', 'said third wall portion at least partially defining a second plane disposed in approximate alignment with said first plane, said third wall portion extending in said heightwise direction and offset from said first and second wall portions such that a wall panel depth is at least partially defined between said third wall portion and said first and second wall portions;, 'forming at least said first, second and third wall portions into a cross-sectional profile taken transverse to said lengthwise direction such that said cross- ...

Wall panel system with snap clip

A wall panel system includes a mounting bracket with a longitudinally extending first channel and a longitudinally extending second channel, and a wall panel with a perpendicular flange around its periphery. The wall panel is attached to the mounting bracket by a clip attached to the wall panel adjacent the flange, the clip having an engaging element with a first portion and a second portion. The clip is secured to the mounting bracket by either the first portion of the engaging element mating with the second channel, or the second portion mating with the first channel. The first portion of the engaging element and the second channel each include a protrusion, the interaction of the protrusions causing the first portion to snap into the second channel.

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Reflective light shelf, system and method

A reflective light shelf includes a first wall including an outer surface exhibiting a combination of diffuse and spectral reflectivity adapted to reflect light into the associated building structure and an inner surface disposed opposite the outer surface. A second wall includes an inner surface disposed in facing relation to the inner surface of the first wall and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The second wall is disposed in spaced relation to the first wall such that a shelf height is defined between the outer surfaces of the first and second walls. An inner-core structure is operatively connected between the inner surfaces of the first and second walls. A reflective light shelf system and method are also included.

Wall panel system with hook-on clip

A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having a unique shape that allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and secured therein without the use of fasteners and strictly due to its shape. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.

Wall panel, wall panel kit and method

A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.

Reflective light shelf, system and method

A reflective light shelf includes a first wall including an outer surface exhibiting a combination of diffuse and spectral reflectivity adapted to reflect light into the associated building structure and an inner surface disposed opposite the outer surface. A second wall includes an inner surface disposed in facing relation to the inner surface of the first wall and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The second wall is disposed in spaced relation to the first wall such that a shelf height is defined between the outer surfaces of the first and second walls. An inner- core structure is operatively connected between the inner surfaces of the first and second walls. A reflective light shelf system and method are also included.

Wall panel, wall panel kit and method

A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.

Wall panel system with hook-on clip

A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having a unique shape that allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and secured therein without the use of fasteners and strictly due to its shape. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.

Wall panel

Reflective light shelf, system and method

A reflective light shelf includes a first wall including an outer surface exhibiting a combination of diffuse and spectral reflectivity adapted to reflect light into the associated building structure and an inner surface disposed opposite the outer surface. A second wall includes an inner surface disposed in facing relation to the inner surface of the first wall and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The second wall is disposed in spaced relation to the first wall such that a shelf height is defined between the outer surfaces of the first and second walls. An inner- core structure is operatively connected between the inner surfaces of the first and second walls. A reflective light shelf system and method are also included.

Vibrating vane pressure gauge

In a vibrating vane pressure gauge in which a plane metal vane is vibrated in an enclosure of only slightly larger area than the vane and the decay of the vibration (which is proportional to gas pressure) is sensed, the vane is provided with at least one lip along an edge of the vane.

Wall panel system with insert

A wall panel system including a mounting bracket, a wall panel, and a clip attached to the wall panel, the clip having an engaging element that secures it to the mounting bracket. The wall panel system also includes a slot in the clip facing outwardly from the wall panel, a spline slidably positioned in the slot of the clip, and a sealing insert positioned between the mounting bracket and the spline. The sealing insert may be in the shape of an X, and may be made from polypropylene foam. The sealing insert may also have a gasket tape on one side to provide an improved seal.

Non-sequentially installed dry joint wall panel system

A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.

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Alignment pin for aesthetic cover assembly and method

An aesthetic cover assembly includes first mounting portion of a cover wall for concealing a portion of a building structure that is secured to the building structure. An alignment pin is secured on one of the first mounting portions and the building structure. The alignment pin supports a second mounting portion of a cover wall for concealing a portion of the building structure. A method of installing an aesthetic cover assembly is also included.

Non-sequentially installed dry joint wall panel system

A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.