US3699736A
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Building component and system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-12
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1989-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A building structure, e.g. a house that consists of generallysimilar basic components and that can be economically manufactured at a location remote from the building site to permit rapid and simple assembly. The elemental building components comprise a generally rectangular frame (wood) which is variously closed at its sides to provide a partial wall, roof or floor. Walls are shown to include windows, etc. The exterior edges of the basic component frame define matinglykeyed sections whereby a plurality of the components may be permanently interlocked by adhesive. The matingly-keyed edges include an elongate section that is less than a semi-cylinder and has a width that is less than the frame width. The female sections (concave) carry an adhesive, either as encapsulated beads of glue or an adhesive tape bearing a release sheet. In a structure of the elemental components, the adhesive is contained between the mating sections (concave and convex) to bond the building components together.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard O Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/541; E04B1/02; E04B1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
302 words
A component building system, as to accomplish an enclosed structure, comprising: a first frame member defining an open rectangular configuration having open sides including first wooden frame beams at the periphery of said frame; at least one of said first wooden frame beams at an external edge thereof defining a single elongate partial semicylindrical male section having a radius of curvature greater than the projection thereof extending outward from said first frame member in the plane thereof, said one of said first wooden frame beams having an external edge further defining a pair of elongate flat side aprons extending perpendicular to the plane of said first frame on each side of said partial semi-cylindrical male section; a second frame member defining an open rectangular configuration having open sides and including second wooden frame beams at the periphery of said frame; at least one of said second frame beams at an external edge thereof defining a single elongate partial semi-cylindrical female section recessed to extend into said one of said second wooden frame beams in the plane thereof the radius of curvature of said female section being greater than its depth, said one of said second wooden frame beams having an external edge further defining a pair of elongate flat side aprons extending perpendicular to the plane of said second frame on each side of said partial semi-cylindrical female section, said female section of said second frame member and said male section of said first frame member defining a closed cylindrical space therebetween of substantially uniform thickness, in mating relationship between said external edges of said first and second frame members; elastomeric adhesive means in said space, for adhesively securing said first and second frame members tOgether; and panel means affixed to said frame members for at least partially closing said frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
302 words
A component building system, as to accomplish an enclosed structure, comprising: a first frame member defining an open rectangular configuration having open sides including first wooden frame beams at the periphery of said frame; at least one of said first wooden frame beams at an external edge thereof defining a single elongate partial semicylindrical male section having a radius of curvature greater than the projection thereof extending outward from said first frame member in the plane thereof, said one of said first wooden frame beams having an external edge further defining a pair of elongate flat side aprons extending perpendicular to the plane of said first frame on each side of said partial semi-cylindrical male section; a second frame member defining an open rectangular configuration having open sides and including second wooden frame beams at the periphery of said frame; at least one of said second frame beams at an external edge thereof defining a single elongate partial semi-cylindrical female section recessed to extend into said one of said second wooden frame beams in the plane thereof the radius of curvature of said female section being greater than its depth, said one of said second wooden frame beams having an external edge further defining a pair of elongate flat side aprons extending perpendicular to the plane of said second frame on each side of said partial semi-cylindrical female section, said female section of said second frame member and said male section of said first frame member defining a closed cylindrical space therebetween of substantially uniform thickness, in mating relationship between said external edges of said first and second frame members; elastomeric adhesive means in said space, for adhesively securing said first and second frame members tOgether; and panel means affixed to said frame members for at least partially closing said frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 further including internal reinforcing members affixed within said frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A building component system according to claim 1 wherein said panel means includes an exterior panel affixed to close one side of said frame and an interior panel affixed to close another side of each of said frames.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A component building system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said aprons are of substantially similar width and occupy substantially between one-fourth and one-sixth of the total width of said edges.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |