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Support structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-27
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A support structure includes a base element and a supported element which is supported on the base element. Support means is interposed between the elements and includes at least one loadcentering first support member carried by the base element and at least one second support member overlying the first support member at least coextensively therewith. The second support member supports the supported element and is unconnected with the first support member so as to have slight freedom of movement relative thereto but transmitting loads originating from the supported element into the first member in all positions relative thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Alfred Nell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:12
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01D; E01D19/00; E01D19/04; E01D19/041; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A load-bearing support structure for supporting on a base element in a building structure a structural element carried by said base element and tending to shift and twist with reference to the same, said support structure comprising a Base element; a supported structural element supported on said base element; and support means interposed between said elements and including at least one load-centering first support member carried by said base element, a filler layer of compressible filler material surrounding said first member circumferentially thereof intermediate said elements and having a height at most corresponding to that of said first member, and at least one discrete second support member overlying and supported on said first support member and said layer, said second support member supporting said supported structural element unconnected with said first support member and having slight freedom of sliding and twisting movement relative thereto and to said layer while transmitting loads originating from said supported structural element into said first member in all positions which it assumes relative to said first member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A load-bearing support structure for supporting on a base element in a building structure a structural element carried by said base element and tending to shift and twist with reference to the same, said support structure comprising a Base element; a supported structural element supported on said base element; and support means interposed between said elements and including at least one load-centering first support member carried by said base element, a filler layer of compressible filler material surrounding said first member circumferentially thereof intermediate said elements and having a height at most corresponding to that of said first member, and at least one discrete second support member overlying and supported on said first support member and said layer, said second support member supporting said supported structural element unconnected with said first support member and having slight freedom of sliding and twisting movement relative thereto and to said layer while transmitting loads originating from said supported structural element into said first member in all positions which it assumes relative to said first member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said base element being elongated in a predetermined direction, and said first support member also being elongated in said direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said base element being elongated in a predetermined direction, and said support means including at least one additional first support member spaced from said one first support member in said direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said first support member is of one-piece construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said first support member consists of an elastically deformable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said first support member is reinforced.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said first support member comprises at least two superimposed glide layers having limited freedom of sliding movement relative to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A structure as defined in claim 7, said two glide layers including a bottom layer connected to said base element, a top layer slidably superimposed on said bottom layer and having an upward projection, and said first support member further including a downwardly open steel cap member having a cavity tightly receiving said projection and a circumferential wall which is slightly upwardly spaced from said bottom layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure as defined in claim 8, wherein said circumferential wall defines with said bottom layer a free gap; and further comprising compressible material received in and filling said free gap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A structure as defined in claim 7, said two layers including a top layer of polytetrafluorethylene and a bottom layer supporting said top layer and consisting of steel; and further comprising a base layer of plastically deformable material interposed between said bottom layer and said base element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said second support member including two layers of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said support means comprising at least an additional one of one of said support members arranged spaced from the first-mentioned one of said one support member, and wherein the other one of said support members is at least coextensive with both of said one support member and at least partly severed into two sections each of which is associated with one of said one support members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said support means including at least one additional first support member spaced from said one first support member, and at least one additional second support member overlying said additional first support member; and further comprising flexible adhesive means bridging the gap between said one and said additional support members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, further comprising an intermediate layer interposed between said first support member and said base element and having a side facing the latter, and wherein said side is provided with projections and/or depressions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A structure as defined in claim 14, wherein said intermedIate layer consists of elastic material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
59 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, each of said support members having an exposed surface juxtaposed with the respectively associated element; and further comprising a self-adhesive layer on at least one of said exposed surfaces, and a release foil on said self-adhesive layer for protection of the same prior to use of said support means in said structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as defined in claim 16, said members being elongated, and said self-adhesive layer extending over the entire length of said one exposed surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
53 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, said support means having an upper circumferential edge; and further comprising distancing means secured to and extending along said upper circumferential edge and bridging the space between the same and said base element but without interfering with the freedom of relative movement of said support members.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
58 words
A structure as defined in claim 18, said distancing means being an elongated strip-shaped member having a first elongated marginal portion secured to said circumferential edge, a second elongated marginal portion secured to said base element, and an intermediate elongated portion connecting said elongated marginal portions and bridging the space between said circumferential edge and said base element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
72 words
A structure as defined in claim 19, said strip-shaped member having an upwardly facing side provided with a first elongated weakened line extending along between said first marginal portion and said intermediate portion, and a downwardly facing side provided with a second elongated weakened line extending along between said second marginal portion and said intermediate portion, said weakened lines facilitating bending of said marginal portions at angles relative to said intermediate portion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
A structure as defined in claim 20, said downwardly facing side being provided with a self-adhesive layer for connecting said strip-shaped member to said circumferential edge and said base element, respectively, and a release foil releasably adhered to said self-adhesive layer prior to use of said strip-shaped member so as to protect said self-adhesive layer.
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |