US3719016A
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Building panels and channels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-03
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1990-09-03
Abstract
Abstract Prefabricated panels are erected with channels for constructing a building. Each panel has two fiber glass walls spaced apart by insulating material with offset flanges for interlocking with the adjacent panel. U-shaped channels mounted to the floor concealingly extend into the bottom of the panels. Cap channels cover the top of each panel, forming a raceway, and also serving as a mounting for the second-story panels. Corner panels and channels are provided, as well as T-shaped panels and channels. Rafters having fiber glass walls separated by insulating material fit over the channels to support the second floor.
Inventors
- 👤 R Randolph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:29
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/02; E04B1/14; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/10; E04C2/24; E04C2/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
276 words
A building structure comprising: first story interlocking rigid panels having first and second non-metallic walls parallel and spaced apart, said panels having rigid insulating material between and connecting said first and second walls, said material being chemically bonded to said first and second walls; base channels fixedly mounted to a floor and having said panels mounted thereon, said base channels each having a pair of first spaced apart mounting members extending up between said material and said walls with said material extending down between said members of each pair; cap channels mounted to the top of said panels having retaining flanges extending down adjacent and outboard of said walls; second story interlocking panels identical to said first story interlocking panels and mounted atop said cap channels; and wherein: said cap channels each have a second pair of spaced apart mounting members extending up between the material and the side walls of said second story panels with the material of the second story panels extending down between the members of each said pair; said walls of said first story panels and said second story panels have back ends with offset parallel flanges disposed inward of said walls and connected to said back ends, said walls of said first story panels and second story panels have front ends; said insulating material has slots positioned adjacent said walls at said front ends, said slots sealingly and concealingly receive said offset parallel flanges; said walls have top ends and bottom ends with said insulating material recessed at said top ends forming a raceway, said material is recessed and slotted at said bottom end sealingly and concealingly receiving said base channels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
276 words
A building structure comprising: first story interlocking rigid panels having first and second non-metallic walls parallel and spaced apart, said panels having rigid insulating material between and connecting said first and second walls, said material being chemically bonded to said first and second walls; base channels fixedly mounted to a floor and having said panels mounted thereon, said base channels each having a pair of first spaced apart mounting members extending up between said material and said walls with said material extending down between said members of each pair; cap channels mounted to the top of said panels having retaining flanges extending down adjacent and outboard of said walls; second story interlocking panels identical to said first story interlocking panels and mounted atop said cap channels; and wherein: said cap channels each have a second pair of spaced apart mounting members extending up between the material and the side walls of said second story panels with the material of the second story panels extending down between the members of each said pair; said walls of said first story panels and said second story panels have back ends with offset parallel flanges disposed inward of said walls and connected to said back ends, said walls of said first story panels and second story panels have front ends; said insulating material has slots positioned adjacent said walls at said front ends, said slots sealingly and concealingly receive said offset parallel flanges; said walls have top ends and bottom ends with said insulating material recessed at said top ends forming a raceway, said material is recessed and slotted at said bottom end sealingly and concealingly receiving said base channels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
276 words
A building structure comprising: first story interlocking rigid panels having first and second non-metallic walls parallel and spaced apart, said panels having rigid insulating material between and connecting said first and second walls, said material being chemically bonded to said first and second walls; base channels fixedly mounted to a floor and having said panels mounted thereon, said base channels each having a pair of first spaced apart mounting members extending up between said material and said walls with said material extending down between said members of each pair; cap channels mounted to the top of said panels having retaining flanges extending down adjacent and outboard of said walls; second story interlocking panels identical to said first story interlocking panels and mounted atop said cap channels; and wherein: said cap channels each have a second pair of spaced apart mounting members extending up between the material and the side walls of said second story panels with the material of the second story panels extending down between the members of each said pair; said walls of said first story panels and said second story panels have back ends with offset parallel flanges disposed inward of said walls and connected to said back ends, said walls of said first story panels and second story panels have front ends; said insulating material has slots positioned adjacent said walls at said front ends, said slots sealingly and concealingly receive said offset parallel flanges; said walls have top ends and bottom ends with said insulating material recessed at said top ends forming a raceway, said material is recessed and slotted at said bottom end sealingly and concealingly receiving said base channels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
276 words
A building structure comprising: first story interlocking rigid panels having first and second non-metallic walls parallel and spaced apart, said panels having rigid insulating material between and connecting said first and second walls, said material being chemically bonded to said first and second walls; base channels fixedly mounted to a floor and having said panels mounted thereon, said base channels each having a pair of first spaced apart mounting members extending up between said material and said walls with said material extending down between said members of each pair; cap channels mounted to the top of said panels having retaining flanges extending down adjacent and outboard of said walls; second story interlocking panels identical to said first story interlocking panels and mounted atop said cap channels; and wherein: said cap channels each have a second pair of spaced apart mounting members extending up between the material and the side walls of said second story panels with the material of the second story panels extending down between the members of each said pair; said walls of said first story panels and said second story panels have back ends with offset parallel flanges disposed inward of said walls and connected to said back ends, said walls of said first story panels and second story panels have front ends; said insulating material has slots positioned adjacent said walls at said front ends, said slots sealingly and concealingly receive said offset parallel flanges; said walls have top ends and bottom ends with said insulating material recessed at said top ends forming a raceway, said material is recessed and slotted at said bottom end sealingly and concealingly receiving said base channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: said offset parallel flanges are aligned with and positioned over said first members of said base channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 additionally comprising: rafters having a pair of parallel walls spaced apart, said parallel walls are slotted fittingly engaging said second pair of members of said cap channels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: some of said first story panels and said second story panels are corner shaped; and, some of said first story panels and said second story panels are T-shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 4 additionally comprising: anchor bolts embedded in said floor having shanks lockingly engaged with said base channels.
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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) | 1976-03-05 | 1976-09-04 | 1977-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-05 | 1980-09-04 | 1981-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-05 | 1984-09-04 | 1985-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |