US3722160A
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Deck structure and connector for demountable parking building, or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A deck structure for a demountable parking building, or the like, comprising beams providing rectangular bays, rectangular concrete slabs respectively covering the bays and having their edges seated on corresponding beams, connectors spaced apart along the edges of the slabs and securing them to the corresponding beams, and fittings spaced inwardly from the edges of the slabs for lifting them into and out of position. Each connector includes an angle member having a horizontal flange adjacent the bottom of the corresponding slab and having a vertical flange embedded in the corresponding slab and spaced inwardly from the corresponding edge thereof, a vertical bushing extending upwardly from the horizontal flange adjacent the vertical flange and embedded in the corresponding slab and welded to the angle member, a bolt extending through the bushing and the corresponding beam and having a nut threaded thereon, and a Ushaped anchor embracing the bushing and extending through and welded to the vertical flange of the angle member and having its free ends enlarged and embedded in the concrete of the corresponding slab.
Inventors
- 👤 C Bentley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:19
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/20; E04B1/21; E04B1/215; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A deck structure comprising beams providing rectangular bays, rectangular concrete slabs respectively covering said bays and having their edges seated on corresponding ones of said beams, and connectors spaced apart along the edges of said slabs and securing them to the corresponding beams, each of said connectors including: a. an angle member having a horizontal flange adjacent the bottom of the corresponding slab and having a vertical flange embedded in the corresponding slab and spaced inwardly from the corresponding edge thereof; b. a vertical bushing extending upwardly from said horizontal flange closely adjacent said vertical flange and embedded in the corResponding slab and welded to said angle member; c. a bolt extending through said bushing and the corresponding beam; d. a U-shaped anchor embracing said bushing and extending through holes in said vertical flange and into the concrete of the corresponding slab; and e. said anchor being welded to said bushing and said vertical flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A deck structure comprising beams providing rectangular bays, rectangular concrete slabs respectively covering said bays and having their edges seated on corresponding ones of said beams, and connectors spaced apart along the edges of said slabs and securing them to the corresponding beams, each of said connectors including: a. an angle member having a horizontal flange adjacent the bottom of the corresponding slab and having a vertical flange embedded in the corresponding slab and spaced inwardly from the corresponding edge thereof; b. a vertical bushing extending upwardly from said horizontal flange closely adjacent said vertical flange and embedded in the corResponding slab and welded to said angle member; c. a bolt extending through said bushing and the corresponding beam; d. a U-shaped anchor embracing said bushing and extending through holes in said vertical flange and into the concrete of the corresponding slab; and e. said anchor being welded to said bushing and said vertical flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A deck structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the free ends of said anchor are enlarged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A deck structure according to claim 2 wherein the upper end of said bushing and the top of the corresponding slab outwardly of said vertical flange are below the upper edge of said vertical flange to provide space for a nut or bolt head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A deck structure as defined in claim 3 wherein the lower surface of said horizontal flange is above the lower surface of the corresponding slab to provide space for a flange of the corresponding beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A deck-structure connector comprising: a. an angle member having horizontal and vertical flanges; b. a vertical bushing extending upwardly from said horizontal flange closely adjacent said vertical flange and welded to said angle member; c. a U-shaped anchor embracing said bushing and extending through holes in said vertical flange; and d. said anchor being welded to said bushing and said vertical flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A deck-structure connector comprising: a. an angle member having horizontal and vertical flanges; b. a vertical bushing extending upwardly from said horizontal flange closely adjacent said vertical flange and welded to said angle member; c. a U-shaped anchor embracing said bushing and extending through holes in said vertical flange; and d. said anchor being welded to said bushing and said vertical flange.
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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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |