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US3246431A
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Building with rotatable observation structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-17
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1982-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Faerber Leopold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:14
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/346
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A HIGH TOWER BUILDING, COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT HIGH TOWER SHAFT ERECTED ON THE GROUND AND HAVING AN UPRIGHT PASSAGE, AN ANNULAR STATIONARY HOLLOW STRUCTURE DISPOSED AT CONSIDERABLE HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND AND SURROUNDING AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID SHAFT DEFINING WITH THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SHAFT AN ANNULAR GAP, AND MEANS SUSPENDING SAID STRUCTURE ENTIRELY FROM SAID SHAFT, INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO HOLLOW STATIONARY ARMS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND TO SAID STRUCTURE ESTABLISHING PASSAGEWAYS BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID STRUCTURE AND SAID PASSAGE, MEANS ENABLING PASSENGERS TO MOVE IN SAID SHAFT PASSAGE TO AND FROM THE ARMS, WHEREBY THE PASSENGERS MAY MOVE BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE HOLLOW ANNULAR STRUCTURE, AND SUSPENSION ELEMENTS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT ABOVE SAID STRUCTURE AND CONNECTED TO SAID STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A HIGH TOWER BUILDING, COMPRISING AN UPRIGHT HIGH TOWER SHAFT ERECTED ON THE GROUND AND HAVING AN UPRIGHT PASSAGE, AN ANNULAR STATIONARY HOLLOW STRUCTURE DISPOSED AT CONSIDERABLE HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND AND SURROUNDING AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID SHAFT DEFINING WITH THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SHAFT AN ANNULAR GAP, AND MEANS SUSPENDING SAID STRUCTURE ENTIRELY FROM SAID SHAFT, INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO HOLLOW STATIONARY ARMS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT AND TO SAID STRUCTURE ESTABLISHING PASSAGEWAYS BETWEEN THE INTERIOR OF SAID STRUCTURE AND SAID PASSAGE, MEANS ENABLING PASSENGERS TO MOVE IN SAID SHAFT PASSAGE TO AND FROM THE ARMS, WHEREBY THE PASSENGERS MAY MOVE BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE HOLLOW ANNULAR STRUCTURE, AND SUSPENSION ELEMENTS CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT ABOVE SAID STRUCTURE AND CONNECTED TO SAID STRUCTURE.
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |