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Method of erecting prefabricated building
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-04
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1989-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A method of erecting a prefabricated portable building comprising the step of placing elongated base sills or the ground site in laterally spaced and parallel relationship, hinging a plurality of superstructure ribs to the sills at intervals spaced along the sills, attaching purlins between adjacent ribs using fasteners prefabricated thereon, and securing a plurality of foldable panel units to the ribs in overlying relationship with the purlins using releasable wedge assemblies prefabricated on the ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter B Nichols
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:38
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/32; E04B1/3205; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/18; E04H15/32; E04H15/34; E04H15/36; E04H15/64; E04B2001/3217; E04B2001/3235; E04B2001/3241; E04B2001/3252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of constructing a prefabricated building comprising the steps of locating a plurality of pairs of anchor members on a ground site in laterally spaced relationship with each pair of anchor members being in alignment with an adjacent pair in one direction extending along opposite sides of the building to be constructed, hinging a plurality of superstructure ribs to each pair of anchor members respectively with the ribs spanning the anchor members transversely of said one direction, raising the ribs from horizontal positions to vertical erected positions by swinging the ribs upwardly about the anchor members, attaching purlins between adjacent ribs using elements prefabricated on the purlins and ribs, unfolding a plurality of foldable panel units, and securing the unfolded panel units to the ribs in overlying relationship with the purlins by using releasable clamping assemblies prefabricated on the ribs at spaced intervals along the ribs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method of constructing a prefabricated building comprising the steps of locating a plurality of pairs of anchor members on a ground site in laterally spaced relationship with each pair of anchor members being in alignment with an adjacent pair in one direction extending along opposite sides of the building to be constructed, hinging a plurality of superstructure ribs to each pair of anchor members respectively with the ribs spanning the anchor members transversely of said one direction, raising the ribs from horizontal positions to vertical erected positions by swinging the ribs upwardly about the anchor members, attaching purlins between adjacent ribs using elements prefabricated on the purlins and ribs, unfolding a plurality of foldable panel units, and securing the unfolded panel units to the ribs in overlying relationship with the purlins by using releasable clamping assemblies prefabricated on the ribs at spaced intervals along the ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method defined in claim 1 further including the step of attaching the purlins by starting with the lowermost purlins and proceeding in consecutive elevational order to attach the next higher purlins to form a ladder structure facilitating assembly of the remaining purlins and other parts of the building.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 2 further including the step of using elongated poles engaged against the ribs for raising the ribs into the vertical positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method defined in claim 3 further including the step of releasably connecting the poles to the ribs for purposes of erecting the ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method defined in claim 1 further including the step of attaching adjacent panel units together by employing releasable fasteners prefabricated on the ends of the panel units.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 5 wherein the releasable fasteners prefabricated on the ends of the panel units include strips of hook pile material extending throughout the opposite end edges of each of the panel units.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method defined in claim 1 further including the steps of placing rollers over the Purlins intermediate the ends thereof and moving the foldable panel units over the rollers into position on the purlins prior to securement by the releasable clamping assemblies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method defined in claim 7 further including the steps of attaching the adjacent panel units together prior to movement over the purlins, and then moving a plurality of panel units over the purlins simultaneously.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method defined in claim 1 further including the steps of applying elongated pressure bars over the ribs in engagement with the ends of the panels, and wherein said clamping assemblies include wedges and pressure blocks, the pressure blocks being forced downwardly by the wedges in transverse engagement with the pressure bars for securing the panels on the ribs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 9 further including the step of employing spacer strips along the upper faces of the ribs extending along the centerlines of the ribs for locating the panels transversely on the ribs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of elongated sills are placed on the ground surface on opposite sides of the building and wherein said anchoring members are fixed to said sills at spaced intervals along the sills.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
143 words
In the field of building construction wherein a plurality of purlins are secured between structural members to form the frame of a wall or roof in a building to be covered with panels secured over the purlins and the structural members to form an enclosure for sheltering people or storing objects; the method comprising the steps of employing rotatable sleeves received about the purlins respectively intermediate the ends thereof for facilitating movement of panels over the purlins, attaching panels together to form panel units prior to movement over the purlins, and then moving a plurality of panel units over the purlins simultaneously with a cable connected to the first panel to be moved over the purlins, the cable extending from said first panel on one side of the building to the other side of the building while passing over and engaging the sleeves.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
143 words
In the field of building construction wherein a plurality of purlins are secured between structural members to form the frame of a wall or roof in a building to be covered with panels secured over the purlins and the structural members to form an enclosure for sheltering people or storing objects; the method comprising the steps of employing rotatable sleeves received about the purlins respectively intermediate the ends thereof for facilitating movement of panels over the purlins, attaching panels together to form panel units prior to movement over the purlins, and then moving a plurality of panel units over the purlins simultaneously with a cable connected to the first panel to be moved over the purlins, the cable extending from said first panel on one side of the building to the other side of the building while passing over and engaging the sleeves.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of constructing a prefabricated building comprising the steps of raising a plurality of super structure ribs into vertical position with the ribs being spaced laterally with respect to each other in general alignment, attaching a plurality of purlins to and between the ribs, and releasably securing a plurality of panels over the ribs and purlins with the use of a plurality of manually and individually operable releasable clamping assemblies positioned along the ribs at spaced locations along the ribs, each of the clamping assemblies including clamping members, the securement of the panels being effected by wedging the clamping members into engagement with the outer surfaces of the panels for clamping the panels between the clamping members and the ribs.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of constructing a prefabricated building comprising the steps of raising a plurality of super structure ribs into vertical position with the ribs being spaced laterally with respect to each other in general alignment, attaching a plurality of purlins to and between the ribs, and releasably securing a plurality of panels over the ribs and purlins with the use of a plurality of manually and individually operable releasable clamping assemblies positioned along the ribs at spaced locations along the ribs, each of the clamping assemblies including clamping members, the securement of the panels being effected by wedging the clamping members into engagement with the outer surfaces of the panels for clamping the panels between the clamping members and the ribs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |