US3683578A
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Concrete building construction and component parts used therewith
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-07
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-05-07
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a concrete building arrangement wherein the walls and roof are formed by insulated concrete panels. The wall panels are aligned by cooperating guide means on the base of the panels and on the foundation with which the panels cooperate. The panels preferably comprise outer concrete layers with an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, and also preferably incorporate reinforcing frame means having segments extending transversely between respective layers. Moreover, securing means are provided which preferably include at least one exposed bar member carried by each panel and anchoring arms extending from the bar member into respective outer concrete layers of the panel for anchoring the bar member in position. While alignment at the base of the wall panels is provided by the cooperating guide means, alignment at the upper portion of the panels is preferably achieved by bolt means cooperating with the bar members. Modified securing means are also provided for joining together edgewise roof panels to form a roof unit, the roof panel securing means similarly comprising at least one exposed bar member carried by each roof panel and anchoring arms extending from the bar member into the outer concrete layer of the respective roof panel, and bolting means connecting the bar members of adjacent panels. The overall building, the cooperating guide and aligning means, the securing devices and the reinforcing frames individually and separately constitute parts of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold M Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/04; E04C2/044; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/02; E04B1/04; E04C2/44; E04C2/52; E04C2/526
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In a concrete building construction, having a foundation, the improvement comprising in combination a. first guide means on said foundation being disposed along at least one elongated axis; and b. a plurality of concrete panels, each of said panels having second guide means on the base thereof said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means to align the bases of said panels along said axis, said panels comprising outer concrete layers with an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, c. securing means anchored in each of said panels, said securing means including a connector member and anchor members extending therefrom in respective concrete layers, and d. fastening means cooperating with adjacent securing means to vertically align adjacent panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a concrete building construction, having a foundation, the improvement comprising in combination a. first guide means on said foundation being disposed along at least one elongated axis; and b. a plurality of concrete panels, each of said panels having second guide means on the base thereof said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means to align the bases of said panels along said axis, said panels comprising outer concrete layers with an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, c. securing means anchored in each of said panels, said securing means including a connector member and anchor members extending therefrom in respective concrete layers, and d. fastening means cooperating with adjacent securing means to vertically align adjacent panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
185 words
In a building the combination comprising: a. foundation means having first guide means thereon extending along axes disposed in a position where walls will extend upwardly therefrom, b. a plurality of building panels each having second guide means on the base thereof, said building panels being disposed along said axes in upstanding relation to said foundation means and with said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means, and c. a plurality of coupling means cooperating between the upper portions of adjacent panels to secure the same in aligned position, said first guide means comprising projecting bar means and said second guide means comprising recess means receiving said bar means, said building panels having recesses extending along the respectively opposite side edges and top and bottom edges thereof, wherein said foundation comprises slab means, and wherein said projecting bar means comprises bars secured to the upper exposed face of said foundation, adjacent panels extending along the same axis having bar means exposed in the recess thereon along the top edge thereof, said bar means and said bolt means cooperating to comprise said coupling means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
185 words
In a building the combination comprising: a. foundation means having first guide means thereon extending along axes disposed in a position where walls will extend upwardly therefrom, b. a plurality of building panels each having second guide means on the base thereof, said building panels being disposed along said axes in upstanding relation to said foundation means and with said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means, and c. a plurality of coupling means cooperating between the upper portions of adjacent panels to secure the same in aligned position, said first guide means comprising projecting bar means and said second guide means comprising recess means receiving said bar means, said building panels having recesses extending along the respectively opposite side edges and top and bottom edges thereof, wherein said foundation comprises slab means, and wherein said projecting bar means comprises bars secured to the upper exposed face of said foundation, adjacent panels extending along the same axis having bar means exposed in the recess thereon along the top edge thereof, said bar means and said bolt means cooperating to comprise said coupling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination defined in claim 2 wherein two adjacent panels extending along intersecting axes have respectively bar means disposed in the recess along the top edge of one of the two panels and bolt means carried on and projecting at least partially through the other of said two panels for cooperation with said last mentioned bar means, the last mentioned bar means and bolt means also cooperating to comprise said coupling means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination defined in claim 3 wherein said bolt means extends partially through said other of said two panels, and further including means rigidly secured to said bolt means and cooperating with said other of said two panels to comprise said coupling means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination defined in claim 3 wherein said bolt means extends completely through said other of said two panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination defined in claim 5 wherein said means secured to said bolt means comprises a U-shaped bar having a pair of laterally spaced legs, said legs engaging said other panel and securing said other panel to said one panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a building combination comprising: a. foundation means having first guide means thereon extending along axes disposed in a position where walls will extend upwardly therefrom, b. a plurality of building panels each having second guide means on the base thereof, said building panels being disposed along said axes in upstanding relation to said foundation means and with said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means, and c. a plurality of coupling means cooperating between the upper portions of adjacent panels to secure the same in aligned position, each of said panels comprising first and second outer concrete layers, an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, and reinforcing means having a base disposed in one of said concrete layers and projecting elemEnts extending from said base through said insulating layer and into the other concrete layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a building combination comprising: a. foundation means having first guide means thereon extending along axes disposed in a position where walls will extend upwardly therefrom, b. a plurality of building panels each having second guide means on the base thereof, said building panels being disposed along said axes in upstanding relation to said foundation means and with said second guide means cooperating with said first guide means, and c. a plurality of coupling means cooperating between the upper portions of adjacent panels to secure the same in aligned position, each of said panels comprising first and second outer concrete layers, an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween, and reinforcing means having a base disposed in one of said concrete layers and projecting elemEnts extending from said base through said insulating layer and into the other concrete layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination defined in claim 7 wherein said coupling means comprise first and second securing means disposed in each of a plurality of said panels, said securing means comprising a bar member and first and second arms projecting from opposite end portions of said bar member, said arms being anchored in said first and second outer concrete layers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination defined in claim 7 wherein said insulating layer is a rigid plastic foam.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination defined in claim 9 wherein said base comprises a rectangular bar frame and said projecting elements are stub shafts projecting therefrom.
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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |