WO2024086940A1 - Panneaux empilables pour ensemble panneau mural - Google Patents

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WO2024086940A1
WO2024086940A1 PCT/CA2023/051429 CA2023051429W WO2024086940A1 WO 2024086940 A1 WO2024086940 A1 WO 2024086940A1 CA 2023051429 W CA2023051429 W CA 2023051429W WO 2024086940 A1 WO2024086940 A1 WO 2024086940A1
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Giuseppe Prizzi
Marcello Venafro
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/18—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/28—Uniting ornamental elements on a support, e.g. mosaics
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0889—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements characterised by the joints between neighbouring elements, e.g. with joint fillings or with tongue and groove connections
    • E04F13/0894—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements characterised by the joints between neighbouring elements, e.g. with joint fillings or with tongue and groove connections with tongue and groove connections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/12—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of metal or with an outer layer of metal or enameled metal
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D1/00—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements
    • F16D1/02—Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for connecting two abutting shafts or the like

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  • the present disclosure relates to a panel of a wall panel assembly, and in particular, panels of the wall panel assembly that are stackable.
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective first coupling configuration counterpart; a respective second coupling configuration counterpart; and a respective mounting bracket-receiving space, recessed into a respective surface of the panel, for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the panel, wherein the respective mounting bracket-receiving space is defined within a respective receiving space-defining portion of the
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein: the first panel is configured for co-operation with the second panel such that, in the stacked configuration, the first and second panels are co-operatively disposed in a nested relationship, and the first and second panels are offset relative to one another by a minimum distance of less than 1 inch.
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration; wherein: each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective front surface; a respective rear surface disposed, relative to the respective front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; and a respective plurality of legs depending from the rear surface; the first panel is configured for co-operation with the second panel such that, in the stacked configuration: the first and second panels are co-operatively disposed in a nested relationship; one of the first panel is configured for co-operating with the
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel for establishing an assembled configuration, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall that defines a wall surface, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall; wherein: the first panel includes a respective first coupling configuration counterpart; the second panel includes: a second coupling configuration counterpart; a front surface, wherein the front surface includes a visible planar surface portion that is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration is established, an axis, that is normal to the respective planar surface portion, is disposed within five (5) degrees, relative to an axis that is normal to the wall surface; a mounting bracket-receiving space recessed into the visible planar surface portion of the second panel for receiving
  • a first panel and a second panel wherein the first and second panels are co-operatively configured for coupling such that an assembled configuration is established, and wherein the first panel and the second panel are configured for co-operating with a wall, that defines a wall surface, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall; wherein: the first panel includes a respective first coupling configuration counterpart; the second panel includes: a second coupling configuration counterpart; a front surface, wherein the front surface includes a visible planar surface portion that is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration is established, an axis, that is normal to the respective planar surface portion, is disposed within five (5) degrees, relative to an axis that is normal to the wall surface; a mounting bracket-receiving space recessed into the visible plan
  • kits for producing a wall panel assembly comprising: a plurality of panels; wherein: each one of the plurality of panels, independently, includes: a respective front surface; and a respective rear surface disposed, relative to the respective front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; wherein: the respective front surface includes a respective panel image-defining surface portion which defines a respective panel image, such that the plurality of panels define a plurality of panel image-defining surface portions; and the respective panel image defines a respective visual representation of a portion of an image; the panels are configured for coupling to one another for establishing a wall panel assembly comprising the panels, disposed in adjacent relationship to one another, in series such that at least one pair of adjacent panels is established within the wall panel assembly, wherein the panels are configured for cooperating with a wall and a fastener configuration, for establishing a fastened wall panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the wall panel assembly is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration
  • a panel configured for co-operating with a wall and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel configuration, the fastened panel is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration and covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, wherein the panel comprises: a front surface; a rear surface disposed, relative to the front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; and a plurality of legs depending from the rear surface; wherein: for each one of the plurality of legs, independently, a respective enlarged foot is disposed at a terminal end of the leg and is co-operable with the wall surface such that, in the fastened panel configuration, the enlarged foot is disposed in abutting engagement with the wall surface.
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective first coupling configuration counterpart; a respective second coupling configuration counterpart; and a respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space, recessed into a respective upper surface of the panel, for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the panel, wherein the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space is defined within a respective upper receiving space-
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration; wherein: each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective front surface; a respective rear surface disposed, relative to the respective front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; and a respective mounting bracket-receiving space, recessed into a respective surface of the panel, for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the panel, wherein the respective mounting bracket-receiving space is
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective front surface; a respective rear surface disposed, relative to the respective front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; and a respective first coupling configuration counterpart; a respective second coupling configuration counterpart; and a respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space, recessed into a respective upper surface of the panel, for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective front surface that includes a respective planar surface portion; wherein: the first panel is configured for co-operation with the second panel such that, in the stacked configuration: one of the first and second panels is an upper panel and the other one of the first and second panels is disposed below the upper panel such that the other one of the first and second panels is a lower panel, and such that the lower
  • a panel which is configured to define a first panel for coupling to a second panel, such that an assembled configuration is established, wherein the first panel is configured for co-operating with the second panel, a wall, and a fastener configuration for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration, the assembled configuration is secured to the wall with the fastener configuration such that the assembled configuration covers at least a portion of a surface of the wall, and wherein the first panel is also configured for co-operating with the second panel for establishing a stacked configuration, wherein each one of the first and second panels, independently, comprises: a respective front surface a respective rear surface disposed, relative to the front surface, on an opposite side of the panel; and a respective leg, depending from the rear surface, wherein a respective enlarged foot is disposed at a terminal end of the leg; wherein: the first panel is configured for co-operation with the second panel such that, in the stacked configuration: one of the first and second
  • Figure 1 is a side view of an example embodiment of a panel
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the panel of Figure 1 , identical to the view illustrated in Figure 1 , and illustrating a fastener having penetrated the fastener receiving portion;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of an example embodiment of an assembled configuration of two adjacent ones of the panel of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a side view of an example embodiment of a stacked configuration of two of the panels of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the panel of Figure 1 , identical to the view illustrated in Figure 1 , and identifying components of one panel that are effective for concealing a component of another panel;
  • Figure 6 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a fastened panel assembly, secured to a wall, and depicting an image
  • Figures 7A-G are schematic illustrations of an embodiment of an assembly of an assembled configuration of two adjacent ones of the panel of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 8 is a side view of the panel of Figure 1 , identical to the view illustrated in Figure 1 , and identifying components of the first coupling configuration counterpart and the second coupling configuration counterpart;
  • Figure 9 is a side view of another example embodiment of a panel
  • Figure 10 is a side view of the panel of Figure 9, identical to the view illustrated in Figure 9, and illustrating a fastener having penetrated the fastener receiving portion;
  • Figure 11 is a side view of an example embodiment of an assembled configuration of two adjacent ones of the panel of Figure 9;
  • Figure 12 is a side view of an example embodiment of a stacked configuration of two of the panels of Figure 9;
  • Figure 13 is a side view of the panel of Figure 9, identical to the view illustrated in Figure 9, and identifying components of the first coupling configuration counterpart and the second coupling configuration counterpart;
  • Figure 14 is a side view of the assembled configuration of Figure 11 , and illustrating an end trim connected to one of the panels of the assembled configuration;
  • Figures 15A-15B are schematic illustrations of an embodiment of an assembly of an assembled configuration of two adjacent ones of the panel of Figure 9;
  • Figure 16 is a side view of another example embodiment of a panel;
  • Figure 17 is a side view of an example embodiment of an assembled configuration of two adjacent ones of the panel of Figure 16;
  • Figure 18 is a side view of an example embodiment of a stacked configuration of two of the panels of Figure 16.
  • Figure 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5 illustrate an embodiment of a panel 100 for covering at least a portion of a surface of a wall 10.
  • the panel 100 is configured for coupling to the wall 10 with a fastener configuration 400, such that the covering of at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10 is effectuated.
  • the panel 100 is configured to define a first panel 100 for coupling to a second panel 200, such that an assembled configuration 300 is established (see Figure 3).
  • the first panel 100 is disposed adjacent to the second panel 200.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200, a wall 10, and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304 (see Figure 6).
  • the assembled configuration 300 is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300 covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the first panel 100 is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200 for establishing a stacked configuration 302 (see Figure 4).
  • the first panel 100 is identical to the second panel 200.
  • the first panel 100 is different than the second panel 200.
  • the first and second panel 100, 200 are included within a plurality of panels (such that the plurality of panels include the first and second panel 100, 200), and the plurality of panels are connectible in series for establishing a second assembled configuration.
  • the series is a vertically- oriented series.
  • each one the series of panels are disposed adjacent to preceding and succeeding panels in the series, while the first panel 100 in the series is disposed adjacent to a succeeding panel, and the last panel in the series is disposed adjacent to a preceding panel.
  • the plurality of panels are configured for co-operating with a wall 10 and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing the fastened panel assembly configuration 304, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304, the second assembled configuration is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300 covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the plurality of panels are configurable in a stacked configuration 302. In some embodiments, for example, the plurality of panels are identical. In some embodiments, for example, the plurality of panels are different, but sufficiently similar such that all of the panels are configured to cooperate with each other in the same manner as the co-operation of the first and second panel 100, 200, as described herein.
  • the material of any one of the panels described herein includes plastic, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene, or recycled plastic.
  • the material includes a composite material, such as, for example, wood fibre composite, recycled material, or cellular foam.
  • the material includes metal, such as aluminum.
  • the material includes fibreglass.
  • any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by extrusion. In such embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is an extruded lineal. In some embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by molding. In some embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by pultrusion. In some embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by casting. In some embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by rolling. In some embodiments, for example, any one of the panels described herein is manufactured by forging.
  • the first panel 100 includes: a front surface 104 and a rear surface 106 which is disposed, relative to the front surface 104, on an opposite side of the first panel 100; a fastener receiving portion 308; a first coupling configuration counterpart 310; a second coupling configuration counterpart 312 a mounting bracket-receiving space 314 recessed into the front surface 104; and a plurality of legs 316 depending from the rear surface 106.
  • the second panel 200 includes: a front surface 104 and a rear surface 106 which is disposed, relative to the front surface 104, on an opposite side of the second panel 200; a fastener receiving portion 308; a first coupling configuration counterpart 310; a second coupling configuration counterpart 312 a mounting bracket-receiving space 314 recessed into the front surface 104; and a plurality of legs 316 depending from the rear surface 106.
  • the respective front surface 104 defines a visible surface 320 that is visible while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established.
  • the respective visible surface 320 includes a respective planar surface portion 322 having a total surface area of at least three (3) inches squared, such as, for example, at least five (5) inches squared, such as, for example, at least ten (10) inches squared.
  • the respective planar surface 322 portion is oriented in a parallel relationship with the wall surface 12.
  • the panel 100 (200) defines a longitudinal axis 16.
  • the longitudinal axis 16 extends along the length of the panel 100 (200).
  • the longitudinal axis 16 is parallel to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200) and normal to an axis 323 that is normal to the planar surface portion 322.
  • the axis of extrusion is parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 of the panel 100 (200).
  • the panel 100 (200) defines a lateral axis 18.
  • the lateral axis 18 extends along the width of the panel 100 (200).
  • the lateral axis 18 extends between, for example, through, the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 of the panel 100 (200).
  • the lateral axis 18 is parallel to the planar surface 322 of the panel 100 (200), normal to an axis 323 that is normal to the planar surface portion 322, and normal to the longitudinal axis 16.
  • the respective fastener receiving portion 308 is configured for receiving one or more mechanical fasteners, for example, screws, bolts, pins, and the like, to connect the panel to a wall 10.
  • the respective fastener receiving portion 308 includes a respective fastener-engaging surface that is configured to engage with a head of a fastener, and further configured to oppose, for example, prevent, further displacement of the fastener through the respective panel 100 (200) while the fastenerengaging surface is engaged to the head of the fastener.
  • connection of the respective panel 100 (200) to the wall 10 is effectuated by penetration of the respective fastener receiving portion 308 with the mechanical fastener such that the mechanical fastener extends through the respective fastener receiving portion 308 and into the wall 10, and the head of the mechanical fastener is bearing against the respective fastener-engaging surface, urging the panel 100 (200) into contact engagement with the wall 10.
  • the respective fastener receiving portion 308 includes a respective fastener locator 120 for locating placement of a fastener in a fastener effective position, and for guiding the penetration of the respective panel 100 (200) by the mechanical fastener.
  • the respective fastener locator 120 includes a respective groove.
  • the respective fastener locator 120 is configured to receive the tip of a fastener.
  • the respective fastener locator 120 is sufficiently deep and wide to receive the tip of the fastener. In some embodiments, for example, for each one of the first and second panel 100, 200, independently, the respective fastener locator 120 is configured for co-operating with a tip of a fastener such that, while the tip of the fastener is received in the respective fastener locator 120, the position of the fastener receiving portion 308 is identified for a user to fasten the respective panel 100, 200 to a wall 10.
  • the respective fastener locator 120 is configured for co-operating with a tip of the fastener such that, while the tip of the fastener is received in the respective fastener locator 120, the fastener is oriented such that the fastener is able to fasten the panel 100 (200) to a wall 10 in response to penetration of the respective fastener receiving portion 308.
  • the groove is defined on the fastener-engaging surface.
  • “Fastener configuration 400” means one or more fasteners 402.
  • each one of the panels independently, is fastened to the wall 10 with a respective fastener 402 such that, where there are ten (10) panels, then there are ten (10) fasteners 402 which are fastening the ten (10) panels to the wall 10, such that the fastener configuration 400 is defined by ten (10) fasteners 402.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, with effect that a first coupled configuration is established.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the first panel 100, and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, are co-operatively configured such that, while the first coupled configuration is established: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100 and the second panel 200, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 that is respective to the second panel 200
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the first coupled configuration is established, the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, is emplaced within a cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the first panel 100, such that the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, is releasably locked to the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 for transitioning between the unlocked state and the locked state, includes a deflectable arm portion 324 with a terminal end defined by a rearwardly extending projection 326.
  • the rearwardly extending projection 326 is bearing against the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, owing to the material bias of the deflectable arm portion 324. Transitioning between the locked state and the unlocked state is effectuated by deflection of the deflectable arm portion 324.
  • Transitioning from the unlocked state to the locked state is effectuated by a snap fit engagement.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100 is configured for coupling with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200, with effect that a second coupled configuration is established.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100, and the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the second coupled configuration is established: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100 and the second panel 200, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100, and the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200 are cooperatively configured such that, while the second coupled configuration is established: (a) pulling apart of the first panel 100 and the second panel 200 is opposed (e.g.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the second panel 200
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100 are co-operatively configured such that, while the second coupled configuration is established, the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100, is emplaced within a cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200, such that the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 is releasably locked to the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 for transitioning between the unlocked state and the locked state, includes a deflectable arm portion 324 with a terminal end defined by a rearwardly extending projection 326.
  • the rearwardly extending projection 326 is bearing against the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100, owing to the material bias of the deflectable arm portion 324. Transitioning between the locked state and the unlocked state is effectuated by deflection of the deflectable arm portion 324. Transitioning from the unlocked state to the locked state is effectuated by a snap fit engagement.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 includes: an arm portion 324 that is biased in a rearwardly direction, a rearwardly extending projection 326, extending rearwardly from the arm portion 324, a leg 346, extending rearwardly from the arm portion 324, and a transversely extending projection 352, extending from the leg 346, transversely relative to the rearwardly extending projection 326.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 includes an uppermost edge portion 348, defined at an uppermost edge of the panel, and a forwardly extending projection 350.
  • the leg 346 is defined by a leg 316 that depends from the rear surface 106. In some embodiments, for example, the leg 346 is defined by the leg 316 of the panel 100 (200) that is most proximate to the rearwardly extending projection 326.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200, with effect that the first coupled configuration is established, wherein, in the first coupled configuration, an upper surface of the rearwardly extending projection 326, that is respective to the first panel 100 is bearing against a lower surface portion of the forwardly extending projection 350, that is respective to the second panel 200, and the upper edge portion 348, that is respective to the second panel 200, is disposed between the transversely extending projection 352, that is respective to the first panel 100, and the arm portion 324, that is respective to the first panel 100. Defeating of the first coupled configuration is effectuated by deflection of the arm portion 324 of the first panel 100.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the second panel 200 is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, that is respective to the first panel 100, with effect that the second coupled configuration is established, wherein, in the second coupled configuration, an upper surface of the rearwardly extending projection 326, that is respective to the second panel 200 is bearing against a lower surface portion of the forwardly extending projection 350, that is respective to the first panel 100, and the upper edge portion 348, that is respective to the first panel 200, is disposed between the transversely extending projection 352, that is respective to the second panel 200, and the arm portion 324, that is respective to the second panel 200. Defeating of the second coupled configuration is effectuated by deflection of the arm portion 324 of the second panel 200.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200 such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, at least a portion of the visible surface 320 of the front surface 104 of the first panel 100 is co-planar with the front surface 104 of the second panel 200.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304, for each one of the first and second panels, independently, the respective planar surface portion 322 is oriented in a parallel relationship with the wall surface 12.
  • such relationship between the visible surfaces 320 of the panels, and between the planar surface portions 322 of the panels and the wall 10 are intended to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • the cavity 318 defined within the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310 is defined between the leg 346 and the rearwardly extending projection 326 of the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310.
  • the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 is recessed into the respective front surface 104 (e.g. a visible planar surface portion 322 of the front surface 104) for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the respective panel.
  • the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 is defined by a respective receiving space-defining portion 328 of the respective front surface 104 of the respective panel.
  • the respective receiving space-defining portion 328 defines a respective guide surface 330 and a respective retaining surface configuration 332, and, in some of these embodiments, for example, the respective mounting bracketreceiving space 314, the respective guide surface 330, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 are co-operatively configured such that, while the respective panel is fastened to the wall 10 (e.g.
  • the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established) and the mounting bracket is being inserted into the respective receiving space 314, the respective guide surface 330 engages the mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket is rotated, relative to the respective panel, such that movement of the mounting bracket, within the respective receiving space 314, is directed, with effect that a retained configuration is established, wherein, in the retained configuration, the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the respective panel, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 is opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12.
  • the respective retaining surface configuration 332 including a respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and a respective rearwardly- disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 are cooperatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the second panel 200, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the second panel 200, in a forwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A.
  • the respective rearwardly- disposed retaining surface portion 332B and the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective mounting bracket- receiving space 314 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the second panel 200, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the second panel 200, in a rearwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • a mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of a panel 100 (200) is co-operatively configured to co-operate with a mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of another panel 100 (200) for securing the mounting bracket to the panels.
  • the upper bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the mounting bracket-receiving space of the panel 100 (200), and the lower bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the mounting bracket- receiving space of the other panel 100 (200).
  • the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the panel, the respective retaining surface configurations 332 are opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the panels, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12, and rotation of the mounting bracket, relative to the panels, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the first and second panel 100, 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the assembled configuration 300 is established, and the assembled configuration 300 is the first coupled configuration, the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 (e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection 326), that is respective to the first panel 100, extends into the mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of the second panel 200.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection 326
  • the first and second panel 100, 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the assembled configuration 300 is established, and the assembled configuration 300 is the second coupled configuration, the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 (e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection 326), that is respective to the second panel 200, extends into the mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of the first panel 100.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection 326
  • the respective front surface 104 includes a respective planar surface portion 322 that is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, an axis that is normal to the respective planar surface portion 322, is disposed within five (5) degrees, relative to an axis 323 that is normal to the wall surface 12.
  • the respective planar surface portion 322 is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, the planar surface portion 322 is oriented in a co-planar relationship with the wall surface 12, such that the axis 323 is also normal to the planar surface 322.
  • a respective receiving space-defining surface 334 extends from respective spaced-apart upper and lower edges 338, 339 for defining the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314.
  • the respective receiving space-defining surface 334 includes a respective upper surface portion 336, extending from the respective upper edge 338 to the respective retaining surface configuration 332, and oriented such that a respective axis 337, that is normal to the respective upper surface portion 336, is disposed, relative to the respective axis 323 that is normal to the respective planar surface portion 322, at an angle that is within a range, wherein the range is from 45 degrees to 135 degrees (such as, for example, from 60 degrees to 120 degrees, such as, for example, from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as, for example, 90 degrees).
  • the first and second panel 100, 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the assembled configuration 300 is established, and the assembled configuration 300 is the first coupled configuration, the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 (e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection), that is respective to the first panel 100, extends into the mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of the second panel 200 with effect that the upper surface portion 336, of the second panel 200, is concealed by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 of the first panel 100.
  • the first and second panel 100, 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the assembled configuration 300 is established, and the assembled configuration 300 is the second coupled configuration, the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 (e.g.
  • the rearwardly-extending projection 326) that is respective to the second panel 200, extends into the mounting bracket-receiving space 314 of the first panel 100 with effect that the upper surface portion 336, of the first panel 100, is concealed by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 (e.g. the rearwardly-extending projection), that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • the respective plurality of legs 316 are supported by the wall 10, and, in some of these embodiments, are disposed in abutting engagement with the wall 10, such as with the wall surface 12.
  • a respective enlarged foot 342 is disposed at a terminal end of the leg 316, such that the abutting engagement is that of the respective enlarged foot 342 with the wall 10, such as with the wall surface 12.
  • the respective enlarged foot 342 defines an engagement surface portion, such that an engagement surface portion, that is respective to the leg 316, is defined.
  • the abutting engagement between the leg 316 and the wall surface 12 is established between the engagement surface portion and the wall 10, for example, with the wall surface 12.
  • each one of the respective plurality of legs 316 (of the panel 100 (200)), independently, defines a respective longitudinal axis and a respective maximum cross- sectional area whose normal axis, at a respective cross-section at which the respective maximum cross-sectional area is defined, is parallel to the respective longitudinal axis, and the total surface area of the respective engagement surface portion exceeds the maximum cross-sectional area of the respective supporting leg.
  • the exceeding is by at least 25%, such as, for example, by at least 50%, such as, for example, at least 75%, such as, for example, by at least 100%.
  • the total surface area of the respective engagement surface portion exceeds the maximum cross-sectional area of the respective supporting leg 316 by at least 25%, such as, for example, by at least 50%, such as, for example, at least 75%, such as, for example, by at least 100%.
  • the first panel 100 is also configured for cooperating with the second panel 200 for establishing a stacked configuration 302.
  • the first panel 100 is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200, such that, in the stacked configuration 302, the first and second panel 100, 200 are co-operatively disposed in a nested configuration or nested relationship.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration 302, the first and second panel 100, 200 are offset 303 relative to one another by a minimum distance of less than 1 inch, such as, for example, less than 2.0 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1 .5 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1.0 centimeters.
  • the offset 303 is along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the first panel 100. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along the axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200), and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the second panel 200. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the first panel 100. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the second panel 200.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration 302, one of the first and second panel 100, 200 is an upper panel and the other one of the first and second panel 100, 200 is disposed below the upper panel such that the other one of the first and second panel 100, 200 is a lower panel.
  • the lower panel is supporting only the upper panel.
  • the leg 316 is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the leg 316 is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the leg 316 is supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • bending of the stacked configuration 302 in response to a force applied to the upper panel, is opposed (e.g.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the supporting of the leg 316 by the rear surface 106, that is respective to the lower panel is effectuated in response to abutting engagement of the leg 316 to the rear surface 106.
  • a respective enlarged foot 342, as described herein is disposed at a terminal end of the leg 316.
  • the abutting engagement of the leg 316, that is respective to the upper panel, to the rear surface 106, that is respective to the lower panel includes an abutting engagement of the enlarged foot 342 to the rear surface 106.
  • the respective enlarged foot 342 defines an engagement surface portion, such that an engagement surface portion, that is respective to the leg 316, is defined.
  • the abutting engagement between the leg 316 and the rear surface 106 of the lower panel is established between the engagement surface portion of the leg 316 and the rear surface 106.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration, for each one of the legs 316, that are respective to the lower panel, independently, the leg 316 is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the upper panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the rear surface 106 is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the rear surface 106 is supported by the leg 316 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the supporting of the rear surface 106, that is respective to the upper panel, by the leg 316 is effectuated in response to abutting engagement of the leg 316 to the rear surface 106.
  • the abutting engagement of the leg 316, that is respective to the lower panel, to the rear surface 106, that is respective to the upper panel includes an abutting engagement of the enlarged foot 342 to the rear surface 106.
  • the respective enlarged foot 342 defines an engagement surface portion, such that an engagement surface portion, that is respective to the leg 316, is defined.
  • the abutting engagement between the leg 316 of the lower panel and the rear surface 106 of the upper panel is established between the engagement surface portion of the leg 316 and the rear surface 106.
  • the urging of the upper panel in the downwardly direction by the application, to the upper panel, of the gravitational forces only is by only the weight of the upper panel.
  • the gravitational force is defined exclusively by the weight of the upper panel.
  • the urging of the upper panel in the downwardly direction is further effectuated by application, to the upper panel, of the weight of the atmosphere.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100, is configured for co- operation with the receiving space-defining portion 328, that is respective to the second panel 200, such that a first nested configuration or first nested relationship is established
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the first panel 100
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 is configured for co-operation with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200, such that a second nested configuration or second nested relationship is established
  • the stacked configuration 302 includes the first nested configuration and the second nested configuration.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 that is respective to the first panel 100, is configured for co-operation with the receiving space-defining portion 328, that is respective to the second panel 200, such that while the first nested configuration is established, the receiving space-defining portion 328, that is respective to the second panel 200, is nested within a cavity 318 defined by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the first panel 100.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 while the first nested configuration is established, is disposed in abutting engagement with the deflectable arm portion 324, that is respective to the first panel 100.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the second panel 200, is disposed in abutting engagement with the transversely extending projection 352, that is respective to the first panel 100.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the second panel 200, is disposed in abutting engagement with the rearwardly extending projection 326, that is respective to the first panel 100.
  • relative displacement, between the first panel 100 and the second panel 200, along an axis that is parallel to the axis 16 is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • wear and tear of the panels, and ratting which is effectuated by such relative displacement between the panels, is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the first panel 100, is configured for co-operation with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200, such that while the second nested configuration is established, the receiving space-defining portion 328, that is respective to the first panel 100, is nested within a cavity 318 defined by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • the 1 receiving space-defining portion 328, that is respective to the first panel 100 is disposed in abutting engagement with the deflectable arm portion 324, that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the first panel 100, is disposed in abutting engagement with the transversely extending projection 352, that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • the receiving space-defining portion 328 that is respective to the first panel 100, is disposed in abutting engagement with the rearwardly extending projection 326, that is respective to the second panel 200.
  • relative displacement, between the first panel 100 and the second panel 200, along an axis that is parallel to the axis 16 is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • wear and tear of the panels, and ratting which is effectuated by such relative displacement between the panels, is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration 302, the planar surface portion 322 of the first panel defines an outwardly facing surface, for example, a first outwardly facing surface, of the stacked configuration 302, and the planar surface portion 322 of the second panel defines an outwardly facing surface, for example, a second outwardly facing surface, of the stacked configuration 302.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration 302, the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel defines an upper outwardly facing surface of the stacked configuration 302 and the planar surface portion 322 of the lower panel defines a lower outwardly facing surface of the stacked configuration 302.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface, defined by the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel has a normal axis that is perpendicular to a linear axis (e.g. a horizontal axis)
  • the lower outwardly facing surface, defined by the planar surface portion 322 of the lower panel has a normal axis that is perpendicular to a linear axis (e.g. a horizontal axis).
  • the linear axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 of the first panel 100. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the first panel 100. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 of the second panel 200. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the second panel 200.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 and the lateral axis 18 of the upper panel. In some embodiments, for example, the lower outwardly facing surface, has a normal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 and the lateral axis 18 of the lower panel.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is parallel to the axis 323 of the upper panel.
  • the lower outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is parallel to the axis 323 of the lower panel.
  • the first panel 100 is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200 such that, in the stacked configuration, the upper outwardly facing surface and the lower outwardly facing surface are disposed in a parallel relationship.
  • the outwardly facing surface is parallel to the supporting surface.
  • the supporting surface is defined by the floor or the ground.
  • the supporting surface is defined by a table or work bench.
  • the supporting surface is defined by a wall 10.
  • the supporting surface is defined by a shipping container or box.
  • the foot 342, that is respective to the upper panel is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, such that, the foot 342, that is respective to the upper panel, is being supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the rear surface 106, that is respective to the upper panel is co-operable with the foot 342 that is respective to the lower panel, such that, the rear surface 106, that is respective to the upper panel, is supported by the foot 342 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • the foot 342, that is respective to the lower panel is supporting the rear surface 106 that is respective to the upper panel, bending of the stacked configuration 302, in response to a force applied to the upper panel, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the supporting of the upper panel by the lower panel is a supporting of only the weight of the upper panel and the weight of the atmosphere.
  • the supporting of the upper panel by the lower panel is effected while the only force being exerted on the upper panel is a combination of a gravitational force and the weight of the atmosphere.
  • the supporting of the upper panel by the lower panel is effected while there is an absence of application of a force, to the upper panel, other than a gravitational force and the weight of the atmosphere.
  • the supporting of the upper panel by the lower panel is effected while a downward force, being applied to the upper panel, is exclusively being applied by a gravitational force and the weight of the atmosphere.
  • kits for producing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304 includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100 (or, for that matter, the second panel 200), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • kits for producing an assembled configuration 300 includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100 (or, for that matter, the second panel 200), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • the wall panel assembly obtained from the kit, defines a panel assembly-defined visible surface, which is defined by the visible surfaces 322 of the plurality of panels that are connected in series to produce the panel assembly, and the panel assembly-defined visible surface defines a visual representation of the entirety of an image.
  • the kit includes end trims components 366 that are co-operatively connectible to the terminal panels 100 (200) in the series (via a similar connection as that for the panels 100 (200)).
  • the kit includes a plurality of panels 100 (or 200), as described above, and, for each one of the plurality of panels, independently, the respective front surface 104 further includes a respective panel imagedefining surface portion 370 which defines a respective panel image, such that the plurality of panels define a plurality of panel image-defining surface portions 370, wherein the respective panel image defines a respective visual representation of a portion of an image.
  • Such panels are configured for coupling to one another for establishing a wall panel assembly comprising the panels, disposed in adjacent relationship to one another, in series such that at least one pair of adjacent panels is established within the wall panel assembly, wherein the panels are configured for co-operating with a wall 10 and a fastener configuration 400, for establishing a fastened wall panel assembly configuration, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304, the wall panel assembly is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the wall panel assembly covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • Each one of the plurality of panels independently, includes a respective front surface 104, and a respective rear surface 106 disposed, relative to the respective front surface 104, on an opposite side of the panel.
  • the respective front surface 104 includes a respective panel image-defining surface portions 370 which defines a respective panel image, such that the plurality of panels define a plurality of panel image-defining surface portions 370.
  • the respective panel image defines a respective visual representation of a portion of an image.
  • the respective front surface 104 defines a respective visible surface 320 which defines the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370, such that the wall panel assembly defines a wall panel assembly-defined visible surface, defined by the plurality of panel image-defining surface portions 370.
  • the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370 includes a planar surface 322 portion.
  • the wall panel assembly-defined visible surface defines a visual representation of the entirety of an image 372.
  • the respective panel imagedefining surface portion 370 is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, a respective axis, that is normal to the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370, is disposed within five (5) degrees, relative to an axis that is normal to the wall surface 12.
  • the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370 is oriented such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370 is oriented in a co-planar relationship with the wall surface 12.
  • Each one of the panels independently, further includes a respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310 and a respective second coupling configuration counterpart 312.
  • the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310 is configured to co-operate with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 of another one of the panels
  • the respective second coupling configuration counterpart 312 is configured to co-operate with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 of another one of the panels, such that, while the wall panel assembly is established, for each one of the at least one pair of adjacent panels, independently, the coupling between the adjacent panels is established based on the coupling of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, of a one of the adjacent panels, and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312, of the other one of the adjacent panels.
  • the coupling is effectuated in response to snap-fit engagement.
  • Each one of the panels independently, further includes a respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314, a respective receiving space-defining surface 334, and a respective upper surface portion 336.
  • the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 is recessed into the respective panel image-defining surface portion 370 for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the panel.
  • the respective receiving space-defining surface 334 extends from respective spaced-apart upper and lower edges 338, 339 which define the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314.
  • the respective receiving space-defining surface 334 includes a respective retaining surface configuration 332 including a respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and a respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the panel, in a forwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A.
  • the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B and the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective mounting bracket-receiving space 314 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the panel, in a rearwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective upper surface portion 336 is extending from the respective upper edge 338 to the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A, and oriented such that a respective axis, that is normal to the respective upper surface portion 336, is disposed, relative to the respective axis that is normal to the respective panel imagedefining surface portion 370, at an angle that is within a range, wherein the range is from 45 degrees to 135 degrees (such as, for example, from 60 degrees to 120 degrees, such as, for example, from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as, for example, 90 degrees).
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 of a one of the adjacent panels, extends into the mounting bracket-receiving space 314, of the other one of the adjacent panels, with effect that the upper surface portion 336, of the other one of the adjacent panels, is concealed by a concealing portion 340 (e.g. defined by projection 326) of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, of the one of the adjacent panels.
  • the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310 is configured to co-operate with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 of another one of the panels
  • the respective second coupling configuration counterpart 312 is configured to co-operate with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 of another one of the panels, such that, while the wall panel assembly is established, for each one of the at least one pair of adjacent panels of the wall panel assembly, independently, the concealing portion 340 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310, of the one of the adjacent panels, defines a portion of the panel imagedefining surface portion 370 that is respective to the one of the adjacent panels.
  • At least one of the wall panels is an incomplete object-defining wall panel.
  • the visual representation defined by the respective panel image of the front-facing surface of the partial image-defining wall panel, includes a visual representation of a portion of an object only.
  • the establishment of the wall panel assembly is with effect that visual representation of the object is completed, such that the wall panel assembly includes a visual representation of the entirety of the object.
  • the first panel 100 and the second panel 200 are co-operatively configured such that, while the assembled configuration 300 is established, for example, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304, merger of the visual representations, of the planar surface portions 322, merge to establish a merged visual representation.
  • the panel 100 is emplaced in abutting engagement against the wall 10. While disposed in abutting engagement with the wall 10, the fastener 402 is emplaced via the fastener locator 120 in the fastening effective position, and is then forced to penetrate through the fastener receiving portion 308, and then through the wall 10, such the panel 100 becomes disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10 and a fastened panel configuration is defined. While the panel 100 is disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10, the second panel 200 is connected to the first panel 100, such as via snap-fit engagement.
  • the second panel 200 is progressively slidingly displaced relative to the first panel 100 (see Figures 7A and 7B).
  • the first panel 100 includes “lead-in” features for co-operating with corresponding features on the second panel 200 for encouraging transitioning of the panels 100, 200 to the assembled configuration 300.
  • the arm portion 324 of the second panel 200 is deflected as the rearwardly extending projection 326 of the second panel 200 is progressively elevated, in response to urging by a curved surface 354 defined on the second panel.
  • the transversely extending projection 352 of the second panel 200 approaches the upper edge portion of the first panel.
  • a first chamfered surface 356 of the rearwardly extending projection 326 becomes disposed in abutting engagement with a second chamfered surface 358 defined on an upper surface portion 364 of the forwardly extending projection 350 of the first panel 100.
  • a third chamfered surface 360 of the transversely extending projection 352 of the second panel 200 becomes disposed in abutting engagement with a fourth chamfered surface 362 defined on the uppermost edge portion 348 of the first panel 100.
  • the rearwardly extending projection 326 of the second panel 200 in response to further urging in a downwardly direction, is displaced upwardly in response to the reaction force applied by the chamfered surface 358 of the forwardly extending projection 350 of the first panel 100, and the transversely extending projection 352 of the second panel 200 is displaced downwardly in response to the reaction force applied by the chamfered surface 362 of the uppermost edge portion 348 of the first panel.
  • the transversely extending projection 352 of the second panel 200 is urged into emplacement below the uppermost edge portion 348.
  • the resultant configuration is operative with effect that: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100 and the second panel 200, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100 (200), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (e.g. the axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100 or the second panel 200, such as along the lateral axis 18, is opposed (e.g.
  • a fastener 402 is emplaced in alignment with the fastener locator 120 of the second panel 200, and is then forced to penetrate through the fastener receiving portion 308 of the panel, and then through the wall 10, with effect that the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established.
  • the panel 100 is disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10
  • the panel 100 is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200 for concealing the fastener.
  • the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established, the second panel 200, in particular, the arm portion 324, is concealing the fastener 402 which is effectuating the coupling of the first panel 100 to the wall 10.
  • FIG. 9 to Figure 15 illustrate a panel 100A that is an alternate embodiment of the panel 100.
  • the panel 100A substantially corresponds to the panel 100, except: (i) the connection between panels 100A is effectuated via a loose fit, friction fit, or interference fit, and (ii) the panel 100A includes two mounting bracket-receiving spaces 314.
  • the panel 100A is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of a wall 10.
  • the panel 100A is configured for coupling to the wall 10 with a fastener configuration 400, such that the covering of at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10 is effectuated.
  • the panel 100A is configured to define a first panel 100A for coupling to a second panel 200A, such that an assembled configuration 300A is established (see Figure 11).
  • the first panel 100A is disposed adjacent to the second panel 200A.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200A, a wall 10, and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304A (see Figure 6).
  • the assembled configuration 300A is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300A covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the first panel 100A is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200A for establishing a stacked configuration 302A (see Figure 12), which substantially corresponds to the stacked configuration 302.
  • the first panel 100A is identical to the second panel 200A.
  • the first panel 100A is different than the second panel 200A.
  • the first and second panel 100A, 200A are included within a plurality of panels (such that the plurality of panels include the first and second panel 100A, 200A), and the plurality of panels are connectible in series for establishing a second assembled configuration.
  • the series is a vertically-oriented series.
  • each one the series of panels are disposed adjacent to preceding and succeeding panels in the series, while the first panel 100A in the series is disposed adjacent to a succeeding panel, and the last panel in the series is disposed adjacent to a preceding panel.
  • the plurality of panels are configured for co-operating with a wall 10 and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A, the second assembled configuration is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300A covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the plurality of panels are configurable in a stacked configuration 302A. In some embodiments, for example, the plurality of panels are identical. In some embodiments, for example, the plurality of panels are different, but sufficiently similar such that all of the panels are configured to co-operate with each other in the same manner as the co-operation of the first and second panel 100A, 200A, as described herein.
  • the panel 100A substantially corresponds to the panel 100, except the panel 100A includes a first coupling configuration counterpart 310A and a second coupling configuration counterpart 312A.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, with effect that a first coupled configuration is established.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A are cooperatively configured such that, while the first coupled configuration is established: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g.
  • the axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100A or the second panel 200A, such as along the lateral axis 18, is opposed (e.g. prevented); and (b) relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is parallel to an axis that is normal to the wall surface 12 or normal to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A) is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A are co-operatively configured such that, while the first coupled configuration is established, the fastener receiving portion 308, that is respective to the second panel 200A, is emplaced within a cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A are co-operatively configured such that, while the first coupled configuration is established, the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, is releasably coupled to the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for coupling with the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA, that is respective to the second panel 200A, with effect that a second coupled configuration is established.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A are co-operatively configured such that, while the second coupled configuration is established: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g. axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100A or the second panel 200A, such as along the lateral axis 18, is opposed (e.g.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA that is respective to the second panel 200A
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A that is respective to the first panel 100A
  • the fastener receiving portion 308 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is emplaced within a cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA that is respective to the second panel 200A
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A that is respective to the first panel 100A
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A includes: an arm portion 324, a rearwardly extending projection 526, extending rearwardly from the arm portion 324, a leg 346, extending rearwardly from the arm portion 324, and a transversely extending projection 552, extending from the rearwardly extending projection 526, transversely relative to the rearwardly extending projection 526.
  • the arm portion 324, the rearwardly extending projection 526, and the transversely extending projection 552 are co-operatively configured to define a recess 530.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A includes a retaining surface-defining member 540, which defines forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A, a forwardly extending projection 542, extending forwardly from the retaining surface-defining member 540 and defining upper edge 338, and a transversely extending projection 544, extending from the forwardly extending projection 542, transversely relative to the forwardly extending projection 542.
  • the retaining surface-defining member 540, the forwardly extending projection 542, and the transversely extending projection 544 are co-operatively configured to define a recess 550.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, with effect that the first coupled configuration is established, wherein, in the first coupled configuration: (i) the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed in, for example, nested within, the recess 550 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and (ii) the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed in, for example, nested within, the recess 530 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A are co-operatively configured such that relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is parallel to an axis that is normal to the wall surface 12 or normal to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A) is opposed, for example, prevented (e.g. lifting of the first panel 100A, relative to the second panel 200A, is opposed, for example, prevented).
  • friction is established between: (i) arm portion 324 and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and (ii) retaining surface-defining member 540 and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective of the second panel 200A, and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, thereby effectuating friction fit engagement.
  • interference is established between: (i) arm portion 324 and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and (ii) retaining surface-defining member 540 and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective of the second panel 200A, and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, thereby effectuating interference fit engagement.
  • the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A is loosely disposed in the recess 550 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the second panel 200A
  • the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A is loosely disposed in the recess 530 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • Defeating of the first coupled configuration is effectuated by effectuating relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g. axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100A orthe second panel 200A, such as along the lateral axis 18 (e.g. pulling the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A away from each other).
  • the longitudinal axis 16 e.g. axis of extrusion
  • the first panel 100A orthe second panel 200A such as along the lateral axis 18 (e.g. pulling the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A away from each other).
  • such relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A overcomes the friction or interference established between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A that is respective to the second panel 200A, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, with effect that the second coupled configuration is established, wherein, in the second coupled configuration: (i) the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA, that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed in, for example, nested within, the recess 550 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and (ii) the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed in, for example, nested within, the recess 530 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 200A are co-operatively configured such that relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is parallel to an axis that is normal to the wall surface 12 or normal to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A) is opposed, for example, prevented (e.g. lifting of the second panel 200A, relative to the first panel 100A, is opposed, for example, prevented).
  • friction is established between: (i) arm portion 324 and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and (ii) retaining surface-defining member 540 and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective of the first panel 100A, and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, thereby effectuating friction fit engagement.
  • interference is established between: (i) arm portion 324 and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective to the first panel 100A, and (ii) retaining surface-defining member 540 and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A, that is respective of the first panel 100A, and the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA, that is respective to the second panel 200A, thereby effectuating interference fit engagement.
  • the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA that is respective to the second panel 200A
  • the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A is loosely disposed in the recess 530 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 31 OA, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • Defeating of the second coupled configuration is effectuated by effectuating relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g. axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100A orthe second panel 200A, such as along the lateral axis 18 (e.g. pulling the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A away from each other).
  • the longitudinal axis 16 e.g. axis of extrusion
  • the first panel 100A orthe second panel 200A such as along the lateral axis 18 (e.g. pulling the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A away from each other).
  • such relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A overcomes the friction or interference established between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A.
  • the panel includes “lead-in” features that co-operate to encourage transitioning of the panels 100A, 200A to the assembled configuration 300A.
  • the transversely extending projection 552 of the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A defines a chamfered surface 553, and the transversely extending projection 544 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A defines a chamfered surface 545.
  • the chamfered surface 553 and the chamfered surface 545 are co-operatively configured to guide the disposition of the transversely extending projection 552 of one of the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A into the recess 550 of the other one of the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, and further co-operatively configured to guide the disposition of the transversely extending projection 544 of one of the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A into the recess 530 of the other one of the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A.
  • the establishing of either one of the first coupled configuration or the second coupled configuration establishes the assembled configuration 300A.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperating with the second panel 200A such that, while the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A is established, at least a portion of the visible surface 320 of the front surface 104 of the first panel 100A is co-planar with the front surface 104 of the second panel 200A.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A, for each one of the first and second panels, independently, the respective planar surface portion 322 is oriented in a parallel relationship with the wall surface 12.
  • such relationship between the visible surfaces 320 of the panels, and between the planar surface portions 322 of the panels and the wall 10 are intended to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • the cavity 318 defined within the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310A is defined between the leg 346 and the rearwardly extending projection 526 of the respective first coupling configuration counterpart 310A.
  • the panel 100A (200A) includes two mounting bracket receiving spaces 314, for example, an upper mounting bracket receiving space 3142 and a lower mounting bracket receiving space 3144.
  • the lower mounting bracket receiving space 3144 is disposed between the upper mounting bracket receiving space 3142 and the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A.
  • the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 is recessed into the respective front surface 104, such as an upper portion of the front surface 104 (e.g. a visible planar surface portion 322 of the front surface 104) for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the respective panel.
  • the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 is defined by a respective upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 of the respective front surface 104 of the respective panel.
  • the respective upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 defines a respective guide surface 330 and a respective retaining surface configuration 332, substantially similar to the guide surface 330 and retaining surface configuration 332 of the first and second panel 100, 200.
  • the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142, the respective guide surface 330, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 are co-operatively configured such that, while the respective panel is fastened to the wall 10 (e.g.
  • the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A is established) and the mounting bracket is being inserted into the respective upper receiving space 3142, the respective guide surface 330 engages the mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket is rotated, relative to the respective panel, such that movement of the mounting bracket, within the respective upper receiving space 3142, is directed, with effect that a retained configuration is established, wherein, in the retained configuration, the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the respective panel, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 is opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12.
  • the respective retaining surface configuration 332 including a respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and a respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the respective panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in a forwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A.
  • the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B and the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective upper mounting bracketreceiving space 3142 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the respective panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in a rearwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 is recessed into the respective front surface 104, such as a lower portion of the front surface 104 (e.g. a visible planar surface portion 322 of the front surface 104) for receiving emplacement of a mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket becomes vertically supported by the respective panel.
  • the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 is defined by a respective lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the respective front surface 104 of the respective panel.
  • the respective lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 defines a respective guide surface 330 and a respective retaining surface configuration 332, substantially similar to the guide surface 330 and retaining surface configuration 332 of the first and second panel 100, 200.
  • the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144, the respective guide surface 330, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 are co-operatively configured such that, while the respective panel is fastened to the wall 10 (e.g.
  • the fastened panel assembly configuration 304A is established) and the mounting bracket is being inserted into the respective lower receiving space 3144, the respective guide surface 330 engages the mounting bracket with effect that the mounting bracket is rotated, relative to the respective panel, such that movement of the mounting bracket, within the respective lower receiving space 3144, is directed, with effect that a retained configuration is established, wherein, in the retained configuration, the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the respective panel, and the respective retaining surface configuration 332 is opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12.
  • the respective retaining surface configuration 332 including a respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and a respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A and the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the respective panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in a forwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective forwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332A.
  • the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B and the respective lower mounting bracket- receiving space 3144 are co-operatively configured such that, while the mounting bracket is disposed within the respective lower mounting bracketreceiving space 3144 such that the mounting bracket is supported by the respective panel, displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in a rearwardly direction that is normal to the wall 10, is opposed by the respective rearwardly-disposed retaining surface portion 332B.
  • the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 and the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 are co-operatively configured to co-operate with upper and lower bracket connectors of a mounting bracket for securing the mounting bracket to the respective panel.
  • the upper bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the respective upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142
  • the lower bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the respective lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144.
  • the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the respective panel, the respective retaining surface configurations 332 are opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the respective panel, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12, and rotation of the mounting bracket, relative to the panel, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • a mounting bracket-receiving space of a panel 100A (200A), for example, an upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 or a lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144 is co-operatively configured to co-operate with a mounting bracket-receiving space of another panel 100A (200A), for example, an upper mounting bracket-receiving space 3142 or a lower mounting bracket-receiving space 3144, for securing the mounting bracket to the panels.
  • the upper bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the mounting bracket-receiving space of the panel 100A (200A), and the lower bracket connector is configured to be disposed in the mounting bracket-receiving space of the other panel 100A (200A).
  • the mounting bracket is vertically supported by the panel, the respective retaining surface configurations 332 are opposing displacement of the mounting bracket, relative to the panels, in both directions that are normal to the wall surface 12, and rotation of the mounting bracket, relative to the panels, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the respective panel includes a respective intermediate space 560.
  • the respective intermediate space 560 is defined between the respective upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the respective lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the panel.
  • the respective intermediate space 560 and a respective member of the panel which is disposed between the respective upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the respective lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 and defines at least a portion of the respective rear surface 106 of the panel, are disposed in opposing relationship.
  • the respective intermediate space 560 is defined by a respective intermediate space-defining portion 562 of the panel.
  • the respective intermediate space-defining portion 562 includes the respective upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the respective lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the panel. In some embodiments, for example, the respective intermediate space-defining portion 562 includes a respective member of the panel that defines at least a portion of the respective rear surface 106 of the panel.
  • the first panel 100A is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200A for establishing a stacked configuration 302A, as depicted in Figure 11.
  • the first panel 100A is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200A, such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the first and second panel 100A, 200A are co-operatively disposed in a nested configuration or nested relationship.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the first and second panel 100A, 200A are offset 303 relative to one another by a minimum distance of less than 1 inch, such as, for example, less than 2.0 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1 .5 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1 .0 centimeters.
  • the offset 303 is along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12, and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the first panel 100A. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along the axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12, and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the second panel 200A. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the first panel 100A. In some embodiments, for example, the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the second panel 200A.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, one of the first and second panel 100A, 200A is an upper panel and the other one of the first and second panel 100A, 200A is disposed below the upper panel such that the other one of the first and second panel 100A, 200A is a lower panel.
  • the lower panel is supporting only the upper panel in the stacked configuration 302A.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the receiving space-defining portion, for example, the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that is respective to the upper panel, is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the receiving spacedefining portion is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the receiving space-defining portion is supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • the receiving space-defining portion for example, the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that is respective to the upper panel
  • At least a portion of the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel is defined between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the lower panel.
  • the receiving space-defining portion, that is respective to the upper panel is supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, for example, the portion of the rear surface 106 that is defined between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the lower panel, bending of the stacked configuration 302A, in response to a force applied to the upper panel, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the rear surface 106, that is respective to the upper panel, is co-operable with the receiving spacedefining portion that is respective to the lower panel, for example, the lower receiving spacedefining portion 3284 of the lower panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the rear surface 106 is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the rear surface 106 is supported by the receiving space-defining portion that is respective to the lower panel.
  • At least a portion of the rear surface 106 that is respective to the upper panel is defined between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the upper panel.
  • the portion of the rear surface 106 that is defined between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the upper panel is supported by the receiving space-defining portion that is respective to the lower panel, bending of the stacked configuration 302A, in response to a force applied to the upper panel, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the leg 346, that is respective to the upper panel, is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the leg 346 is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the leg 346 is supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • at least a portion of the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel is defined between the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the lower panel.
  • the leg 346 is supported by the rear surface 106 that is respective to the lower panel, for example, the portion of the rear surface 106 that is defined between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the lower panel, bending of the stacked configuration 302A, in response to a force applied to the upper panel, is opposed (e.g. prevented).
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the leg 346, that is respective to the lower panel, is co-operable with the rear surface 106 that is respective to the upper panel, such that, while the upper panel, to which the rear surface 106 is respective, is being urged in a downwardly direction by application, to the upper panel, of gravitational force only, the rear surface 106 is supported by the leg 346 that is respective to the lower panel.
  • at least a portion of the rear surface 106 that is respective to the upper panel is defined between the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes the weight of one or more panels disposed on top of the upper panel.
  • the force that is applied to the upper panel includes an external force, for example, an external force that is applied by a user or by a machine.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A: (i) the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the upper panel, is configured for co-operation with the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282, that is respective to the lower panel, such that the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282, that is respective to the lower panel, is nested within a cavity 318 defined by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the upper panel; (ii) the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282, that is respective to the upper panel, is configured for cooperation with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the lower panel, such that the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282, that is respective to the upper panel, is nested within a cavity 318 defined by the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the lower panel; (iii) the lower receiving spacedefining portion 3284, that is respective to the upper panel, is co-
  • the urging of the upper panel in the downwardly direction by the application, to the upper panel, of the gravitational forces only is by only the weight of the upper panel.
  • the gravitational force is defined exclusively by the weight of the upper panel.
  • the urging of the upper panel in the downwardly direction is further effectuated by application, to the upper panel, of the weight of the atmosphere.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for co-operation with the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282, that is respective to the second panel 200A, such that a first nested configuration is established.
  • the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the fastener receiving portion 308, that is respective to the second panel 200A is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed in abutting engagement with the deflectable arm portion 324, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed in abutting engagement with the leg 346, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the fastener receiving portion 308, that is respective to the second panel 200A is disposed in abutting engagement with the rearwardly extending projection 526, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • relative displacement, between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18, is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • wear and tear of the panels, and ratting which is effectuated by such relative displacement between the panels, is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for co-operation with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A, such that a second nested configuration is established.
  • the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 while the second nested configuration is established, is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the fastener receiving portion 308, that is respective to the first panel 100A is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312A that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed within the cavity 318 defined within the first coupling configuration counterpart 310A, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed in abutting engagement with the deflectable arm portion 324, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed in abutting engagement with the leg 346, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the fastener receiving portion 308, that is respective to the first panel 100A is disposed in abutting engagement with the rearwardly extending projection 526, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • relative displacement, between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18, is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • wear and tear of the panels, and ratting, which is effectuated by such relative displacement between the panels is opposed, for example, prevented.
  • the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the first panel 100A is configured for co-operation with the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that is respective to the second panel 200A, such that a third nested configuration is established.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that is respective to the second panel 200A is disposed within the intermediate space 560 of the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 is disposed between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that are respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 is disposed in abutting engagement with the intermediate space-defining portion 562, for example, with the rear surface 106, that is respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the leg 346 is disposed within the intermediate space 560 of the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the first panel 100A. In some embodiments, for example, while the third nested configuration is established, the leg 346, that is respective to the second panel 200A, is disposed between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that are respective to the first panel 100A.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is configured for co-operation with the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the second panel 200A, such that a fourth nested configuration is established.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed within the intermediate space 560 of the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed between the upper receiving space-defining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that are respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284 that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed in abutting engagement with the intermediate space-defining portion 562, for example, the rear surface 106, that is respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the leg 346 is disposed within the intermediate space 560 of the intermediate space-defining portion 562, that is respective to the second panel 200A. In some embodiments, for example, while the fourth nested configuration is established, the leg 346, that is respective to the first panel 100A, is disposed between the upper receiving spacedefining portion 3282 and the lower receiving space-defining portion 3284, that are respective to the second panel 200A.
  • the stacked configuration 302A includes the first nested configuration, the second nested configuration, the third nested configuration, and the fourth nested configuration.
  • the first panel 100A is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration 302A, the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel defines an upper outwardly facing surface of the stacked configuration 302A and the planar surface portion
  • the upper outwardly facing surface, defined by the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel has a normal axis that is perpendicular to a linear axis (e.g. horizontal axis)
  • the lower outwardly facing surface, defined by the planar surface portion 322 of the lower panel has a normal axis that is perpendicular to a linear axis (e.g. horizontal axis).
  • the linear axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 of the first panel 100A. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the first panel 100A. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 of the second panel 200A. In some embodiments, for example, the linear axis is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the second panel 200A.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 and the lateral axis 18 of the upper panel.
  • the lower outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 and the lateral axis 18 of the lower panel.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is parallel to the axis 323 of the upper panel.
  • the lower outwardly facing surface has a normal axis that is parallel to the axis
  • the first panel 100A is configured for cooperation with the second panel 200A such that, in the stacked configuration, the upper outwardly facing surface and the lower outwardly facing surface are disposed in a parallel relationship.
  • kits for producing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304A includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100A (or, for that matter, the second panel 200A), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • kits for producing an assembled configuration 300A includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100A (or, for that matter, the second panel 200A), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • a wall panel assembly obtained from the kit, defines a panel assembly-defined visible surface, which is defined by the visible surfaces 322 of the plurality of panels that are connected in series to produce the panel assembly, and the panel assembly-defined visible surface defines a visual representation of the entirety of an image.
  • the kit includes end trims components 566 that are co-operatively connectible to the terminal panels 100A (200A) in the series (via a similar connection as that for the panels 100A (200A)).
  • the kit includes a plurality of panels 100A (or 200A), as described above, and, similar to panels 100 and 200, for each one of the plurality of panels, independently, the respective front surface 104 further includes a respective panel image-defining surface portion 370 which defines a respective panel image, such that the plurality of panels define a plurality of panel image-defining surface portions 370, wherein the respective panel image defines a respective visual representation of a portion of an image.
  • At least one of the wall panels is an incomplete object-defining wall panel.
  • the visual representation defined by the respective panel image of the front-facing surface of the partial image-defining wall panel, includes a visual representation of a portion of an object only.
  • the establishment of the wall panel assembly is with effect that visual representation of the object is completed, such that the wall panel assembly includes a visual representation of the entirety of the object.
  • the panel 100A is emplaced in abutting engagement against the wall 10. While disposed in abutting engagement with the wall 10, the fastener 402 is emplaced via the fastener locator 120 in the fastening effective position, and is then forced to penetrate through the fastener receiving portion 308, and then the wall 10, such the panel 100A becomes disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10 and a fastened panel configuration is defined. While the panel 100A is disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10, the second panel 200A is connected to the first panel 100A, such as via friction fit engagement, interference fit engagement, or loose fit engagement.
  • the second panel 200A is progressively slidingly displaced relative to the first panel 100A (see Figure 15A and Figure 15B). As the second panel 200A is being slidably displaced relative to the first panel 100A, the chamfered surface 553 of the transversely extending projection 552 of the second panel 200A becomes disposed in abutting engagement with the chamfered surface 545 of the transversely extending projection 544 of the first panel 100A.
  • the resultant configuration is operative with effect that: (a) relative displacement between the first panel 100A and the second panel 200A, along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100A (200A), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 (e.g. the axis of extrusion) of the first panel 100A or the second panel 200A, such as the lateral axis 18, is opposed (e.g.
  • a fastener 402 is emplaced in alignment with the fastener locator 120 of the second panel 200A, and is then forced to penetrate through the fastener receiving portion 308 of the panel, and then through the wall 10, with effect that the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 is established.
  • the panel 100A is disposed in a coupled relationship with the wall 10, the panel 100A is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200A for concealing the fastener 402.
  • the second panel 200A in particular, the arm portion 324, is concealing the fastener 402 which is effectuating the coupling of the panel 100A to the wall 10.
  • Such concealing of the fastener 402 provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • the concealing of the fasteners 402 is effectuated in response to establishing of the assembled configuration 300A.
  • Further panels such as, for example, panels identical to one or both of the first and second panel 100A, 200A may be similarly connected such that the series of connected and fastened panels is established.
  • Figure 16 depicts a panel 100B that is an alternate embodiment of the panel 100.
  • the panel 100B substantially corresponds to the panel 100, except the panel 100B includes a first coupling configuration counterpart 310B and a second coupling configuration counterpart 312B.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310B of the panel 100B substantially corresponds to the first coupling configuration counterpart 310 of the panel 100, except the surface area of the third chamfered surface 360 of the transversely extending projection 352 of the panel 100B is greater than the surface area of the third chamfered surface 360 of the transversely extending projection 352 of the panel 100.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B of the panel 100B substantially corresponds to the second coupling configuration counterpart 312 of the panel 100, except the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B includes: (i) a plurality of structural members 380 for improving the structural strength of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B, (ii) the curved surface 354B has a radius of curvature that is greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface 354 of the panel 100, and (iii) the surface area of the fourth chamfered surface 362 defined on the uppermost edge portion 348 of the panel 100B is greater than the surface area of the fourth chamfered surface 362 defined on the uppermost edge portion 348 of the panel 100. Similar to the panel 100, the panel 100B is configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of a wall 10.
  • the panel 100B is configured for coupling to the wall 10 with a fastener configuration 400, such that the covering of at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10 is effectuated.
  • the structural members 380 of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B function to oppose (e.g. prevent) twisting or bending of the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B, for example, while the fastener 402 is being penetrated through the fastener receiving portion 308.
  • the displacement of the second panel 200B towards the first panel 100B, for effectuating the connection between the first and second panels is also more gradual.
  • such gradual displacement of the second panel 200B towards the first panel 100B facilitates the connection between the first and second panels, and improve the ease with which the panels can be connected by a user.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B includes at least one foot 342, for example, two feet 342.
  • the panel 100B includes a foot 342 extending from the receiving space-defining portion 328.
  • the panel 100B is configured to define a first panel 100B for coupling to a second panel 200B, such that an assembled configuration 300B is established (see Figure 17), which substantially corresponds to the assembled configuration 300 as depicted in Figure 3.
  • the first panel 100B is disposed adjacent to the second panel 200B.
  • the first panel 100B is configured for co-operating with the second panel 200B, a wall 10, and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304B, substantially similar to the fastened panel assembly configuration 304 as depicted in Figure 6.
  • the assembled configuration 300B is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300B covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the first panel 100B is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200B for establishing a stacked configuration 302B (see Figure 18), which substantially corresponds to the stacked configuration 302 as depicted in Figure 4.
  • the first panel 100B is identical to the second panel 200B.
  • the first panel 100B is different than the second panel 200B.
  • the first and second panel 100B, 200B are included within a plurality of panels (such that the plurality of panels include the first and second panel 100B, 200B), and the plurality of panels are connectible in series for establishing a second assembled configuration.
  • the series is a vertically-oriented series.
  • each one the series of panels are disposed adjacent to preceding and succeeding panels in the series, while the first panel 100B in the series is disposed adjacent to a succeeding panel, and the last panel in the series is disposed adjacent to a preceding panel.
  • the plurality of panels are configured for co-operating with a wall 10 and a fastener configuration 400 for establishing the fastened panel assembly configuration 304B, wherein, in the fastened panel assembly configuration 304B, the second assembled configuration is secured to the wall 10 with the fastener configuration 400 such that the assembled configuration 300B covers at least a portion of a surface 12 of the wall 10.
  • the plurality of panels are configurable in a stacked configuration 302B, substantially similar to the stacked configuration 302 depicted in Figure 4.
  • the plurality of panels are identical.
  • the plurality of panels are different, but sufficiently similar such that all of the panels are configured to co-operate with each other in the same manner as the co-operation of the first and second panel 100B, 200B, as described herein.
  • the first coupling configuration counterpart 310B that is respective to the first panel 100B, is configured for coupling with the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B, that is respective to the second panel 200B, with effect that the first coupled configuration is established.
  • the second coupling configuration counterpart 312B that is respective to the first panel 100B, is configured for coupling with the first coupling configuration counterpart 310B, that is respective to the second panel 200B, with effect that the second coupled configuration is established.
  • the first panel 100B is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200B for establishing a stacked configuration 302B, as depicted in Figure 18.
  • the first panel 100B is also configured for co-operating with the second panel 200B, such that, in the stacked configuration 302B, the first and second panel 100B, 200B are co-operatively disposed in a nested configuration or nested relationship.
  • the first panel 100B is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200B such that, in the stacked configuration 302B, one of the first and second panel 10OB, 200B is an upper panel and the other one of the first and second panel 100B, 200B is disposed below the upper panel such that the other one of the first and second panel 100B, 200B is a lower panel.
  • the lower panel is supporting only the upper panel.
  • the first panel 100B is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200B such that, in the stacked configuration 302B, the first and second panel
  • I OOB, 200B are offset 303 relative to one another by a minimum distance of less than 1 inch, such as, for example, less than 2.0 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1 .5 centimeters, such as, for example, less than 1 .0 centimeters.
  • the offset 303 is along an axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100B (200B), and (ii) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the first panel 100B.
  • the offset 303 of along the axis that is: (i) parallel to the wall surface 12 or to the planar surface portion 322 of the panel 100B (200B), and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 16 of the second panel 200B.
  • the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the first panel 100B.
  • the offset 303 is along an axis that is parallel to the lateral axis 18 of the second panel 200B.
  • the first panel 100B is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200B such that, in the stacked configuration 302B, the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel defines an upper outwardly facing surface of the stacked configuration 302B and the planar surface portion 322 of the lower panel defines a lower outwardly facing surface of the stacked configuration 302B.
  • the upper outwardly facing surface, defined by the planar surface portion 322 of the upper panel has a normal axis that is perpendicular to a linear axis (e.g.
  • the first panel 100B is configured for co-operation with the second panel 200B such that, in the stacked configuration, the upper outwardly facing surface and the lower outwardly facing surface are disposed in a parallel relationship.
  • At least one of the wall panels 100B is an incomplete object-defining wall panel.
  • the visual representation defined by the respective panel image of the front-facing surface of the partial image-defining wall panel, includes a visual representation of a portion of an object only.
  • the establishment of the wall panel assembly is with effect that visual representation of the object is completed, such that the wall panel assembly includes a visual representation of the entirety of the object.
  • kits for producing a fastened panel assembly configuration 304B includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100B (or, for that matter, the second panel 200B), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • kits for producing an assembled configuration 300B includes a plurality of panels, and each one of the panels, independently, includes the features, described herein, for the first panel 100B (or, for that matter, the second panel 200B), and are configured to co-operate with the other ones of the panels in the manner described herein.
  • first panel 100B and the second panel 200B are connected together in a manner substantially similar to the manner by which the first panel 100 and the second panel 200 are connected, which is depicted in Figure 7A to Figure 7G.
  • the stacking functionality of the panels described herein increase the number of panels that can be emplaced in a given space, for example, in a shipping container or box. Put in another way, the space of the shipping container or box is more efficiently used while storing and shipping the panels described herein. According, in some embodiments, for example, the transportation costs of the panels described herein is reduced.
  • the stacking functionality of the panels described herein oppose (e.g. prevent) bending of the stacked configuration while additional panels are stacked on top of the stacked configuration.
  • each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, other examples may include all suitable combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, may also be used.
  • connection may include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements).

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L'invention concerne un panneau conçu pour définir un premier panneau pour coopérer avec un second panneau afin d'établir une configuration empilée. Dans la configuration empilée : (i) une première contrepartie de configuration de couplage, du premier panneau, est conçue pour coopérer avec une partie de définition d'espace de réception supérieure, du second panneau, de telle sorte qu'une première configuration emboîtée est établie, la partie de définition d'espace de réception supérieure, du second panneau, étant emboîtée à l'intérieur d'une cavité définie à l'intérieur de la première contrepartie de configuration de couplage, du premier panneau, et (ii) une partie de définition d'espace de réception supérieure, du premier panneau, étant conçue pour coopérer avec la première contrepartie de configuration de couplage, qui est respective au second panneau, de telle sorte qu'une seconde configuration emboîtée est établie, la partie de définition d'espace de réception supérieure, du premier panneau, étant emboîtée à l'intérieur d'une cavité définie à l'intérieur de la première contrepartie de configuration de couplage du second panneau.
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