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Building panel having locking flange and locking receptacle

  • US 5,022,207 A
  • Filed: 01/02/1990
  • Issued: 06/11/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
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1. A building panel made from a synthetic polymer and configured for interlocking engagement with adjacent panels, said building panel comprising:

  • (a) a principal portion having a front surface and first and second lateral end portions;

    (b) a locking flange extending from said first lateral end portion and comprising;

    (1) a leg extending rearwardly of said principal portion;

    (2) a locking tab extending laterally outward of said leg rearward of said principal portion; and

    ,(3) a locking lug extending frontward from said locking tab; and

    (c) a locking receptacle extending from said second lateral end portion and, comprising;

    (1) an arm extending rearward of said principal portion, said arm comprising a connecting piece extending from said second lateral end portion and an elbow extending from said connecting piece, said elbow comprising a first portion extending laterally inward and a second portion extending frontward of said first portion;

    (2) a flap comprising a leg extending laterally inward from said second portion, a connector extending rearwardly from said leg, and a wing extending from said connector laterally outward, said wing being in a parallel relationship with said leg, said flap and said second portion defining a locking notch for receiving a locking lug from an adjacent panel, said flap and said first portion defining a passageway narrower than said locking tab and locking lug for retention of the locking tab in said locking notch; and

    (3) a fastening strip extending rearwardly of said wing and laterally outward from said flap, said fastening strip defining a fastening slot.

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