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US3603051A
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Large-diameter framed structure
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Co
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Filing: 1970-02-05
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A large-diameter structure of structural framing and side paneling is provided from the use of alternating tiers of two different types of framing sections. Each type section is of an A-frame form with a horizontal girder section adapted to have its ends linked to adjacent sections so as to form circular tiers; however, one type of section has a straight horizontal girder with mitered ends so as to form a resulting ring, while the second type of section has its horizontal girder section fabricated with a central bend at the zone of the apex of the Aframe member. Vertically, the A-frame sections in one tier are staggered with respect to those in a next adjacent tier.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederic G Lussky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H7/00; E04H7/22; E04H7/24; E04H7/30; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B2001/0053; E04B2001/0061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A large diameter structure of structural framing and attached paneling, which comprises in combination, a plurality of alternating tiers of two different types of structural A-frame sections, a first type of section in one set of alternate tiers being comprised of structural framing leg members joined into an A-frame arrangement with intermediate lateral tie means, and a straight lateral girder member extending each way from the apex portion of the A-frame members, and said girder member further having a miter in at least one end thereof to provide a predetermined obtuse angle upon connection with a next laterally adjacent girder section, a second type of structural A-frame section for use in the alternate tiers of the structure being comprised of A-frame forming structural leg members, intermediate lateral tie means, and a bent lateral girder member which has end portions that extend each way from the apex portion of the Aframe members at an angle with respect to each other and to provide a predetermined obtuse angle equivalent to that between next adjacent girder members for said first type of structural Aframe sections, means for connecting adjacent structural framing sections within each tier and between each superposed tier, and panel-form covering means attached to resulting erected tiers of structural framing sections to thereby provide a large stack-type structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A large diameter structure of structural framing and attached paneling, which comprises in combination, a plurality of alternating tiers of two different types of structural A-frame sections, a first type of section in one set of alternate tiers being comprised of structural framing leg members joined into an A-frame arrangement with intermediate lateral tie means, and a straight lateral girder member extending each way from the apex portion of the A-frame members, and said girder member further having a miter in at least one end thereof to provide a predetermined obtuse angle upon connection with a next laterally adjacent girder section, a second type of structural A-frame section for use in the alternate tiers of the structure being comprised of A-frame forming structural leg members, intermediate lateral tie means, and a bent lateral girder member which has end portions that extend each way from the apex portion of the Aframe members at an angle with respect to each other and to provide a predetermined obtuse angle equivalent to that between next adjacent girder members for said first type of structural Aframe sections, means for connecting adjacent structural framing sections within each tier and between each superposed tier, and panel-form covering means attached to resulting erected tiers of structural framing sections to thereby provide a large stack-type structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the A-frame structural members and the lateral girder members are of an open latticed construction to provide width with a minimum of weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the intermediate tie means for each A-frame section comprises a rectangular form of frame extended for substantially the full height of each A-frame section and for approximately one-half the width thereof suitable for holding a panel form of wall covering.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 3 still further characterized in that said rectangular form panel framing has suitable cross girt means for stiffening and for holding a plurality of sheets of wall paneling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The structure of claim 1 further characterized in that the straight lateral girder member for said first type of A-frame section has a miter angle theta at each end thereof so that upon the connection of the end of one girder with the end of a next adjacent girder member there will be provided an interior obtuse angle equal to 180*-2 theta while said bent lateral girder member for the second type of A-type section will have an interior obtuse angle equal to 180*-2 theta .
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |