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US3360288A
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Joint for modular tower
Assignee: Tri Ex Tower Corp
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Filing: 1966-01-13
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold H Holscher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:20
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/02; E04H12/08; E04H12/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A JOINT CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SECTIONS OF A MODULAR TOWER HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONNECTED SECTIONS EACH INCLUDING A PAIR OF LATERALLY SPACED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE RESPECTIVE LEGS OF AN ADJOINING SECTION, COMPRISING: A FIRST PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND FASTENED AT HORIZONTALLY SPACED POSITIONS TO A PAIR OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS ON ONE SECTION, SAID FIRST PLATE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT CENTRAL SECTION AND END SECTIONS ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID CENTRAL SECTION; A SECOND PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND FASTENED AT HORIZONTALLY SPACED POSITIONS TO A PAIR OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS ON AN ADJOINING SECTION, SAID SECOND PLATE ALSO HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT CENTRAL SECTION AND END SECTIONS ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO THE CENTRAL SECTION OF THE SECOND PLATE; THE TWO PLATES HAVING AT LEAST PORTIONS THEREOF THAT ARE HORIZONTALLY OFFSET SUFFICIENTLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER THAT AREAS ON VERTICAL OPPOSING SIDE FACES OF THE TWO PLATES ARE OVERLAPPING; AND CLAMPING MEANS BEARING AGAINST EXTERIOR SIDE FACES OF THE PLATES AND PASSING THROUGH THE PLATES WITHIN SAID OVERLAPPING AREA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A JOINT CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SECTIONS OF A MODULAR TOWER HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONNECTED SECTIONS EACH INCLUDING A PAIR OF LATERALLY SPACED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE RESPECTIVE LEGS OF AN ADJOINING SECTION, COMPRISING: A FIRST PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND FASTENED AT HORIZONTALLY SPACED POSITIONS TO A PAIR OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS ON ONE SECTION, SAID FIRST PLATE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT CENTRAL SECTION AND END SECTIONS ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO SAID CENTRAL SECTION; A SECOND PLATE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND FASTENED AT HORIZONTALLY SPACED POSITIONS TO A PAIR OF VERTICALLY EXTENDING LEGS ON AN ADJOINING SECTION, SAID SECOND PLATE ALSO HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT CENTRAL SECTION AND END SECTIONS ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATIVE TO THE CENTRAL SECTION OF THE SECOND PLATE; THE TWO PLATES HAVING AT LEAST PORTIONS THEREOF THAT ARE HORIZONTALLY OFFSET SUFFICIENTLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER THAT AREAS ON VERTICAL OPPOSING SIDE FACES OF THE TWO PLATES ARE OVERLAPPING; AND CLAMPING MEANS BEARING AGAINST EXTERIOR SIDE FACES OF THE PLATES AND PASSING THROUGH THE PLATES WITHIN SAID OVERLAPPING AREA.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |