Shim for modular building panels and method for using the same
CA 2245458 C · Owner: Groupe Canam Inc./ Canam Group Inc. · Inventors: Strickland, Michael
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A method and apparatus for providing for expansion and contraction in modular building panels provides a quickly insertable shim structure that can be placed between, modular building panels adjacent bolt that secures the panels together. The shim is, inserted into a gap formed between two adjacent members that are to be joined from a, location external to the panels. The shim is U-shaped so that it passes over a bolt for, securing the members together. When the bolt is tightened the shim forms a , permanent, gap-forming structure. The adjacent members can be vertical members or horizontal, members. This shim is inserted at a location on the adjacent members between interconnected …
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- Filed August 24, 1998 and granted December 4, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 24, 2018.
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