US3196773A
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Building system with ventilating means
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1962-08-06
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Lorenz
- 👤 Corwin G Hockett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:27
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F7/00; F24F7/04; F24F7/06; F24F7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A VENTILATED BUILDING COMPRISING WALLS ENCLOSING A SPACE, A HORIZONTAL PARTITION MADE OF CORRUGATED METAL AND EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID SPACE, A ROOF FORMING AN ATTIC SPACE OVER SAID PARTITION, AND MEANS FORMING VENTILATING OPENINGS TO PERMIT ESCAPE OF AIR FROM SAID ATTIC SPACE TO THE OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE, SAID WALLS HAVING OPENINGS TO ADMIT OUTSIDE AIR INTO THE SPACE BELOW SAID PARTITON, AND SAID PARTITION HAVING MULTIPLE AIR PASSAGES THERETHROUGH EACH OF THE ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OF A FRACTION OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER WHICH PERMIT AIR TO PASS DIRECTLY FROM THE SPACE BELOW THE PARTITION INTO THE ATTIC SPACE, SAID AIR PASSAGE BEING DISTRIBUTED SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY OVER A MAJOR PART OF THE AREA OF THE PARTITION AND HAVING A TOTAL AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AREA OF THE PARTITON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A VENTILATED BUILDING COMPRISING WALLS ENCLOSING A SPACE, A HORIZONTAL PARTITION MADE OF CORRUGATED METAL AND EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID SPACE, A ROOF FORMING AN ATTIC SPACE OVER SAID PARTITION, AND MEANS FORMING VENTILATING OPENINGS TO PERMIT ESCAPE OF AIR FROM SAID ATTIC SPACE TO THE OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE, SAID WALLS HAVING OPENINGS TO ADMIT OUTSIDE AIR INTO THE SPACE BELOW SAID PARTITON, AND SAID PARTITION HAVING MULTIPLE AIR PASSAGES THERETHROUGH EACH OF THE ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OF A FRACTION OF AN INCH IN DIAMETER WHICH PERMIT AIR TO PASS DIRECTLY FROM THE SPACE BELOW THE PARTITION INTO THE ATTIC SPACE, SAID AIR PASSAGE BEING DISTRIBUTED SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORMLY OVER A MAJOR PART OF THE AREA OF THE PARTITION AND HAVING A TOTAL AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AREA OF THE PARTITON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |