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US3727355A
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Interlocking panel shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A wall unit and a roof unit each comprising a plurality of edge interconnected panels joined by removable joining strips or hinges. Each roof panel overlies and is engaged with portions of two subjacent wall panels, and each wall panel underlies and is engaged with portions of two overlying roof panels whereby an interlocked structure is provided utilizing, if so desired, no screws, bolts, nails or the like. A floor unit comprising floor panels offset relative to and underlying the wall panels can also be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 R Vachon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:47
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34315; E04B1/34321; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/028; E04B2001/0053; E04B2001/0061; E04B2001/0084; E04B2001/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
333 words
An interlocking panel shelter comprising a wall unit and a roof unit, said wall unit comprising a plurality of vertically positionable wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of the wall panels to define an area bounding wall, said roof unit comprising a plurality of roof panels positionable in overlying relation to said wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of said roof panels, each roof panel being positionable in overlying relation to a portion of a pair of subjacent wall panels, each wall panel being positionable in underlying relation to a portion of a pair of superjacent roof panels, and means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively, said means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively comprising downwardly directed channels fixed to and depending from the roof panels for a snug sliding reception of the upper edge portions of the corresponding wall panels therein, the means for joining the adjacent wall panels and the means for joining the adjacent roof panels comprising elongated joining strips incorporating grooves along the opposed longitudinal edges thereof for the reception of the adjoining edges of the corresponding panels, said wall panels being angularly related to each other, said roof panels being triangular and, when assembled, defining a generally conical roof, the upper edge of each wall panel being configured so as to parallel and closely underlie the overlying portions of the roof panels, an equal number of wall panels and roof panels being provided, each roof panel overlying approximately one half of each of the underlying wall panels with each wall panel, by the same token, underlying approximately one half of each of the overlying roof panels, each wall panel being centrally peaked, tapering gradually upward from the opposed vertical side edges thereof, the taper of each panel upper edge conforming to the inclination of the associated roof panels so as to lie closely thereagainst.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
333 words
An interlocking panel shelter comprising a wall unit and a roof unit, said wall unit comprising a plurality of vertically positionable wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of the wall panels to define an area bounding wall, said roof unit comprising a plurality of roof panels positionable in overlying relation to said wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of said roof panels, each roof panel being positionable in overlying relation to a portion of a pair of subjacent wall panels, each wall panel being positionable in underlying relation to a portion of a pair of superjacent roof panels, and means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively, said means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively comprising downwardly directed channels fixed to and depending from the roof panels for a snug sliding reception of the upper edge portions of the corresponding wall panels therein, the means for joining the adjacent wall panels and the means for joining the adjacent roof panels comprising elongated joining strips incorporating grooves along the opposed longitudinal edges thereof for the reception of the adjoining edges of the corresponding panels, said wall panels being angularly related to each other, said roof panels being triangular and, when assembled, defining a generally conical roof, the upper edge of each wall panel being configured so as to parallel and closely underlie the overlying portions of the roof panels, an equal number of wall panels and roof panels being provided, each roof panel overlying approximately one half of each of the underlying wall panels with each wall panel, by the same token, underlying approximately one half of each of the overlying roof panels, each wall panel being centrally peaked, tapering gradually upward from the opposed vertical side edges thereof, the taper of each panel upper edge conforming to the inclination of the associated roof panels so as to lie closely thereagainst.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The shelter of claim 1 wherein the roof and wall panel joining downwardly directed channels follow the line of the two underlying half panels and thereby define a pair of channel sections diverging from a central point corresponding to the vertical meeting edges of the two associated wall panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shelter of claim 2 including a floor comprising a plurality of floor panels positionable in underlying relation to said wall panels, each floor panel underlying a pair of adjacent wall panels, and means oN each floor panel for engaging and retaining the overlying portions of the corresponding pair of wall panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
247 words
An interlocking panel shelter comprising a wall unit and a roof unit, said wall unit comprising a plurality of vertically positionable wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of the wall panels to define an area bounding wall, said roof unit comprising a plurality of roof panels positionable in overlying relation to said wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of said roof panels, each roof panel being positionable in overlying relation to a portion of a pair of subjacent wall panels, each wall panel being positionable in underlying relation to a portion of a pair of superjacent roof panels, and means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively, said wall panels being angularly related to each other, said roof panels being triangular and, when assembled, defining a generally conical roof, the upper edge of each wall panel being configured so as to parallel and closely underlie the overlying portions of the roof panels, an equal number of wall panels and roof panels being provided, each roof panel overlying approximately one half of each of the underlying wall panels with each wall panel, by the same token, underlying approximately one half of each of the overlying roof panels, each wall panel being centrally peaked, tapering gradually upward from the opposed vertical side edges thereof, the taper of each panel upper edge conforming to the inclination of the associated roof panels so as to lie closely thereagainst.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
247 words
An interlocking panel shelter comprising a wall unit and a roof unit, said wall unit comprising a plurality of vertically positionable wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of the wall panels to define an area bounding wall, said roof unit comprising a plurality of roof panels positionable in overlying relation to said wall panels and means for joining adjacent ones of said roof panels, each roof panel being positionable in overlying relation to a portion of a pair of subjacent wall panels, each wall panel being positionable in underlying relation to a portion of a pair of superjacent roof panels, and means for joining the roof and wall panels to the subjacent and superjacent pairs of panels respectively, said wall panels being angularly related to each other, said roof panels being triangular and, when assembled, defining a generally conical roof, the upper edge of each wall panel being configured so as to parallel and closely underlie the overlying portions of the roof panels, an equal number of wall panels and roof panels being provided, each roof panel overlying approximately one half of each of the underlying wall panels with each wall panel, by the same token, underlying approximately one half of each of the overlying roof panels, each wall panel being centrally peaked, tapering gradually upward from the opposed vertical side edges thereof, the taper of each panel upper edge conforming to the inclination of the associated roof panels so as to lie closely thereagainst.
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |