Patent ID: 6018924
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
An apparatus for assembling a wall construction having a frame and a first panel attached to the frame and defining a first extreme outer surface of the first panel and a second panel attached to the frame and defining a second extreme outer surface of the second panel, the apparatus comprising:(a) a contiguously planar, single layer back plate for fastening to the frame behind said first and second panels, the back plate defining an upper edge that is adapted to be substantially flush with the frame;(b) a first slot for clasping along and reaching over said first panel, the first slot including a downwardly extending edge that is adapted to extend over the first extreme outer surface of the first panel; and(c) a second slot for clasping along and reaching over said second panel, the second slot including an upwardly extending edge that is adapted to extend over the second extreme outer surface of the second panel;(d) wherein(i) said first and second slots are position in front of said back plate,(ii) the position of said second slot is adjustable with respect to said first slot, and the second slot is adapted to be supported solely by the second panel without attachment to the frame, and(iii) said first and second slots are parallel and separated to define a sight visible area of said back plate between said first and second slots.