US3722169A
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Method of building construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A method for construction of a multi-story building wherein the roof may be constructed first at an intermediate level, following which each floor is constructed in an elevation near ground level. After the floors are constructed, the roof and each floor is lifted to its ultimate elevation. The floors are constructed, one at a time, at closely vertically spaced intervals, and each is supported solely by the support columns during the construction. Thus, each floor serves as access to the construction of the next floor above but does not support the same. A constructional joint is provided to permit vertical movements of the floors relative to the columns after the floors are constructed. The joint basically comprises a collar arrangement disposed for receiving a vertical support column therethrough and the collar is shiftable vertically relative to the column. Further, the collar is constructed as an integral part of a horizontal beam extending outwardly from the column.
Inventors
- 👤 R Boehmig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:24
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/35; E04B1/3511; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B1/2403; E04B2001/2406; E04B2001/2415; E04B2001/2445; E04B2001/2448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for constructing a multi-story building comprising the steps of: erecting a plurality of upwardly extending vertical columns of sufficient height to accommodate a plurality of stories of the completed building spaced along the height thereof, constructing a first structurally stable floor element at a first elevation on said columns, constructing a second structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a temporary elevation on said columns spaced slightly above said first elevation, elevating said second structurally stable floor element from said temporary elevation to a permanent elevation above said temporary elevation, and, permanently attaching said second structurally stable floor element to said columns at said permanent elevation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A method for constructing a multi-story building comprising the steps of: erecting a plurality of upwardly extending vertical columns of sufficient height to accommodate a plurality of stories of the completed building spaced along the height thereof, constructing a first structurally stable floor element at a first elevation on said columns, constructing a second structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a temporary elevation on said columns spaced slightly above said first elevation, elevating said second structurally stable floor element from said temporary elevation to a permanent elevation above said temporary elevation, and, permanently attaching said second structurally stable floor element to said columns at said permanent elevation.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
178 words
A method for constructing a multi-story building comprising the steps of: erecting a plurality of upwardly extending vertical columns of sufficient height to accommodate a plurality of stories of the completed building spaced along the height thereof, constructing a first structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a first temporary elevation, constructing a second structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a second temporary elevation on said columns spaced slightly above said first temporary elevation, elevating said second structurally stable floor element from said second temporary elevation to a second permanent elevation aBove said second temporary elevation, permanently attaching said second structurally stable floor element to said columns at said second permanent elevation, elevating said first structurally stable floor element from said first temporary elevation to a first permanent elevation above said first temporary elevation, and permanently attaching said first structurally stable floor element to said columns at said first permanent elevation.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
178 words
A method for constructing a multi-story building comprising the steps of: erecting a plurality of upwardly extending vertical columns of sufficient height to accommodate a plurality of stories of the completed building spaced along the height thereof, constructing a first structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a first temporary elevation, constructing a second structurally stable floor element directly attached to and supported solely by said columns and removably attached to said columns at a second temporary elevation on said columns spaced slightly above said first temporary elevation, elevating said second structurally stable floor element from said second temporary elevation to a second permanent elevation aBove said second temporary elevation, permanently attaching said second structurally stable floor element to said columns at said second permanent elevation, elevating said first structurally stable floor element from said first temporary elevation to a first permanent elevation above said first temporary elevation, and permanently attaching said first structurally stable floor element to said columns at said first permanent elevation.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 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 |