US3651776A
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Modular accommodations
Assignee: Hopeman Brothers Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Ceiling panels for ships'' accommodations are supported by troughlike assemblies, extending across the ceilings of cabins, the assemblies also containing lighting fixtures, air ducts and other utilities. Plumbing for a pair of adjoining cabins is preassembled into an enclosure, which extends between deck and ceiling, the bulkheads of the enclosure supporting wash basins, a toilet and associated fixtures. A prefabricated frame is provided including members for supporting ventilation ducts and lighting fixture in the bathroom ceiling and for receiving bulkhead panels and supporting bathroom ceiling panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert A Hopeman Jr
- 👤 Frank L Shiflet
- 👤 Howard G Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:44
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B29/00; B63B29/02; B63B29/04; B63B29/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of assembling a ceiling for a ship''s cabin comprising: fastening a pair of beams together in parallel, spaced relationship to each other thereby forming a rigid, elongated ceiling support structure, following the step of fastening the beams together, fastening the respective ends of said elongated ceiling support structure to bulkheads forming opposite boundaries of a cabin, and fastening at least one ceiling panel between the lower edges of said beams and fastening at least one other ceiling panel to the lower edge of one of said beams so that edges of said ceiling panels are fastened alongside each other to said lower edge of said one of said beams.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of assembling a ceiling for a ship''s cabin comprising: fastening a pair of beams together in parallel, spaced relationship to each other thereby forming a rigid, elongated ceiling support structure, following the step of fastening the beams together, fastening the respective ends of said elongated ceiling support structure to bulkheads forming opposite boundaries of a cabin, and fastening at least one ceiling panel between the lower edges of said beams and fastening at least one other ceiling panel to the lower edge of one of said beams so that edges of said ceiling panels are fastened alongside each other to said lower edge of said one of said beams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method according to claim 1 in which the step of fastening the respective ends of said elongated ceiling support structure to bulkheads is preceded by the step of fastening at least one utility fixture to said ceiling support structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method according to claim 1 including the step of fastening a third ceiling panel to the other of said beams so that edges of the third ceiling panel and of the panel fastened between the lower edges of the beams are fastened alongside each other to the lower edge of said other of said beams.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |