Panel carrier and panel construction incorporating such carrier

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention relates to a panel carrier and to a panel construction incorporating such carrier suitable for forming or cladding walls, ceilings, and the like. According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a carrier for panels comprising: an elongated, deformable, strip-like base; a plurality of panel engaging elements connected to and extending outwardly from the base in spaced apart relation therealong; each said panel engaging element including a pair of panel engaging prongs, the element being constructed such that the distance between the prongs of each said pair remains substantially fixed regardless of deformation or flexure occurring in those portions of the …