US3601937A
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Multiple story building construction
Assignee: Campbell Research Corp
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Filing: 1969-07-15
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A multistory building comprising a plurality of laterally spaced parallel foundation beams which have prestressed horizontal planks thereon and vertical load bearing walls on the planks. A second set of prestressed horizontal planks are provided to form a second floor. A service wall core unit is mounted on the first floor. The service wall core unit comprises a body which has service conduits therein that are connected to supply conduits in the foundation beams.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Fred Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:41
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/01; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/44; E04C2/52; E04C2/521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In a building, the combination comprising a plurality of laterally spaced substantially parallel foundation beams, foundation means supporting said foundation beams, each said foundation beam having longitudinally extending vertically spaced service and sewer conduits therein for service facilities, a plurality of prestressed horizontal planks extending transversely of spaced parallel beams to form a floor, vertical load bearing walls on said planks overlying said beams, a second set of prestressed horizontal plank beams overlying said vertical walls to form a second floor, and a service wall core unit on said first floor and extending upwardly beyond said second floor, said wall unit comprising a body, having spaced outer wall surfaces, end surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces, and service pipes, a sewer pipe, and a vent pipe embedded in said wall unit, each of said service and sewer pipes extending to and connected to the respective conduits in a foundation beam, said vent pipe extending upwardly, each of said pipes having laterally extending passages by means of which it may be connected to a service item adjacent the respective vertical wall surfaces of said service wall core unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a building, the combination comprising a plurality of laterally spaced substantially parallel foundation beams, foundation means supporting said foundation beams, each said foundation beam having longitudinally extending vertically spaced service and sewer conduits therein for service facilities, a plurality of prestressed horizontal planks extending transversely of spaced parallel beams to form a floor, vertical load bearing walls on said planks overlying said beams, a second set of prestressed horizontal plank beams overlying said vertical walls to form a second floor, and a service wall core unit on said first floor and extending upwardly beyond said second floor, said wall unit comprising a body, having spaced outer wall surfaces, end surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces, and service pipes, a sewer pipe, and a vent pipe embedded in said wall unit, each of said service and sewer pipes extending to and connected to the respective conduits in a foundation beam, said vent pipe extending upwardly, each of said pipes having laterally extending passages by means of which it may be connected to a service item adjacent the respective vertical wall surfaces of said service wall core unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein an electrical connector box is mounted in said core unit, an electrical conduit extending from said box to one of said wall surfaces, and a plurality of supply wires connected to said box, each said wire having a predetermined length whereby said wire can be extended to various portions of the building, each said wire having coding thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said electrical conduit extends to an end wall surface of said core unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein a clothes chute is embedded in said wall, said chute having one end extending to a vertical wall surface and the other end extending to another vertical wall surface in vertically spaced relation to said one end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein at least some of said pipes are made of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said sewer pipe extends through the bottom wall surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said sewer pipe has at least three vertically spaced openings to a vertical wall surface in the area of said core unit corresponding to the second story.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein one of said pipes comprises a gas supply pipe and extends to a side surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said body comprises vertically spaced rows of studs, said rows being parallel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said body comprises foam plastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said core unit includes wall sheets on the sidewall surfaces thereof, said sheets having openings therein aligned with the conduit ends that extend through said sidewall surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combiNation set forth in claim 1 wherein said core unit rests at least in part on a foundation beam having conduits therein connected to the pipes of said core unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a building, the combination comprising a plurality of laterally spaced substantially parallel foundation beams, foundation means supporting said foundation beams, each said foundation beam having longitudinally extending vertically spaced service and sewer conduits therein for service facilities, means extending transversely of spaced parallel beams to form a floor, vertical load bearing walls on said floor overlying said beams, means overlying said vertical walls to form a second floor, and a service wall core unit on said first floor and extending upwardly beyond said second floor, said wall unit comprising a body, having spaced outer wall surfaces, end surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces, and service pipes, a sewer pipe, and a vent pipe embedded in said wall unit, each of said service and sewer pipes extending to and connected to the respective conduits in a foundation beam, said vent pipe extending upwardly, each of said pipes having laterally extending passages by means of which it may be connected to a service item adjacent the respective vertical wall surfaces of said service wall core unit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a building, the combination comprising a plurality of laterally spaced substantially parallel foundation beams, foundation means supporting said foundation beams, each said foundation beam having longitudinally extending vertically spaced service and sewer conduits therein for service facilities, means extending transversely of spaced parallel beams to form a floor, vertical load bearing walls on said floor overlying said beams, means overlying said vertical walls to form a second floor, and a service wall core unit on said first floor and extending upwardly beyond said second floor, said wall unit comprising a body, having spaced outer wall surfaces, end surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces, and service pipes, a sewer pipe, and a vent pipe embedded in said wall unit, each of said service and sewer pipes extending to and connected to the respective conduits in a foundation beam, said vent pipe extending upwardly, each of said pipes having laterally extending passages by means of which it may be connected to a service item adjacent the respective vertical wall surfaces of said service wall core unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein an electrical connector box is mounted in said core unit, an electrical conduit extending from said box to one of said wall surfaces, and a plurality of supply wires connected to said box, each said wire having a predetermined length whereby said wire can be extended to various portions of the building, each said wire having coding thereon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 14 wherein said electrical conduit extends to an end wall surface of said core unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein a clothes chute is embedded in said wall, said chute having one end extending to a vertical wall surface and the other end extending to another vertical wall surface in vertically spaced relation to said one end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein at least some of said sewer pipes are made of plastic.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said sewer pipe extends through the bottom wall surface.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said sewer pipe has at least three vertically spaced openings to a vertical wall surface in the area of said core unit corresponding to the second story.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said gas supply pipe extends to a side surface.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said body comprises vertically spaced rows of studs, said rows being parallel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said body comprises foam plastic.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein said core unit includes wall sheets on the sidewalls thereof, said sheets having openings therein aligned with the conduit ends that extend through said sidewall surfaces.
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