US3720023A
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Complex of patio houses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-25
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A complex of patio houses each having two mutually parallel wings and an interconnecting part perpendicular to said wings, and having an H- or h-shaped outer circumference. The houses of the complex are arranged in such a way, that the wings of any two adjacent houses always lie on one line whereas the interconnecting parts of these houses lie on opposite sides of this line. In this manner each house has at least one patio which is partially bounded by the wings of adjacent houses.
Inventors
- 👤 A Stoop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:50
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A complex of patio houses, each comprising two mutually parallel wings and an interconnecting part perpendicular to the said wings, wherein a first one of the said wings projects on both sides from said interconnecting part and a second of said wings projects at least on one side from said interconnecting part, said wings and interconnecting part including respective walls, the said houses being arranged in such manner that one wing of each house is substantially aligned with and connected to one wing of at least one other house and that the interconnecting parts of each pair of adjacent houses lie on opposite sides of the said aligned wings, so that each house has at least one patio accessible from said house and bounded by a wall of the interconnecting part of said house, an adjoining wall of each of the wings of said house and a portion of a wall of a wing of at least one adjacent house.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A complex of patio houses, each comprising two mutually parallel wings and an interconnecting part perpendicular to the said wings, wherein a first one of the said wings projects on both sides from said interconnecting part and a second of said wings projects at least on one side from said interconnecting part, said wings and interconnecting part including respective walls, the said houses being arranged in such manner that one wing of each house is substantially aligned with and connected to one wing of at least one other house and that the interconnecting parts of each pair of adjacent houses lie on opposite sides of the said aligned wings, so that each house has at least one patio accessible from said house and bounded by a wall of the interconnecting part of said house, an adjoining wall of each of the wings of said house and a portion of a wall of a wing of at least one adjacent house.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
160 words
A complex of patio houses, each comprising two mutually parallel wings and an interconnecting part perpendicular to the said wings, wherein a first one of the said wings projects on both sides from said interconnecting part and a second of said wings projects at least on one side from said interconnecting part, said wings and interconnecting part including respective walls, the said houses being arranged in such manner that one wing of each house is substantially aligned with and connected to one wing of at least one other house and that the interconnecting parts of each pair of adjacent houses lie on opposite sides of the said aligned wings, so that each house has at least one patio accessible from said house and bounded by a wall of the interconnecting part of said house, an adjoining wall of each of the wings of said house and a portion of a wall of a wing of at least one adjacent house.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
A complex of patio houses, each comprising two mutually parallel wings and an interconnecting part perpendicular to the said wings, wherein a first one of the said wings projects on both sides from said interconnecting part and a second of said wings projects at least on one side from said interconnecting part, said wings and interconnecting part including respective walls, the said houses being arranged in such manner that one wing of each house is substantially aligned with and connected to one wing of at least one other house and that the interconnecting parts of each pair of adjacent houses lie on opposite sides of the said aligned wings, so that each house has at least one patio accessible from said house and bounded by a wall of the interconnecting part of said house, an adjoining wall of each of the wings of said house and a portion of a wall of a wing of at least one adjacent house.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second wing of each house also projects on both sides from the interconnecting part and the projecting parts of each wing are equal in length so that the house has an H-shaped circumference.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second wing of each house projects on only one side from the interconnecting part so that the house has a h-shaped circumference.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 3 wherein the projecting part of the second wing of at least some of the houses is shorter than the projecting part of the first wing on the same side of the interconnecting part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 3 wherein the second wing of at least some of the houses is shorter than the first wing and wherein the wing parts projecting from the same side of the interconnecting part are of equal length and the projecting part of the first wing on the other side of said interconnecting part is shorter than the said first mentioned projecting parts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 1 wherein only the long outer wall and at least a substantial adjoining part of the short end wall of each wing of each house are supporting walls and wherein each house further comprises a supporting column at each corner of the interconnecting part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 6 wherein the wings of adjacEnt houses are interconnected in such manner that the supporting parts of the end walls of the said wing are aligned.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A complex of patio houses as claimed in claim 7 wherein the end wall of each wing of each house has a non-supporting part and wherein any two adjacent houses are offset with respect to each other at a distance equal to the width of said non-supporting part.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |