US3737730A
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Lattice assembly, e.g. for mosaic tiles, electric circuit elements and display systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-08
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A lattice is formed from a plurality of cell-forming elements connected by bolts to anchors. Each element has at least two connecting portions which each have at least one face abuttable with a similar face of another element and are each formed with a hole that snugly receives one of at least two projections formed on one surface of an anchor. The fastener is a bolt which passes between two two portions and overhangs them so that when screwed down it clamps the two portions to the anchor. A plurality of similar elements are similarly bolted to the other end of the anchor which is elongated and acts as a spacer in order to form a two-level lattice. Tiles, which may carry a schematic drawing of the circuitry they cover, or which may carry circuit elements, are fitted over each cell of the lattice.
Inventors
- 👤 H Mauell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:34
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B15/00; H02B15/02; H02B15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A lattice assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid cell-forming lattice elements each having a connection portion with at least one generally planar lateral face adapted to abut a similar face of a similar portion of another such element; a plurality of anchors each having at least two spaced-apart projections and formEd between said projections with a threaded bore, each of said connection portions being formed with at least one throughgoing hole shaped to snugly receive one of said projections, said projections being arranged to fit simultaneously in the holes of two of said elements whose lateral faces are in surface-contacting relation; a respective fastener bolt having a threaded shank received in said bore and a head engaging and overlying the respective portion to clamp same against said anchor, said faces and said projections extending generally parallel to said bolt; and a plurality of mosaic tiles of polygonal outline each having corners releasably engaging the heads of respective bolts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A lattice assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid cell-forming lattice elements each having a connection portion with at least one generally planar lateral face adapted to abut a similar face of a similar portion of another such element; a plurality of anchors each having at least two spaced-apart projections and formEd between said projections with a threaded bore, each of said connection portions being formed with at least one throughgoing hole shaped to snugly receive one of said projections, said projections being arranged to fit simultaneously in the holes of two of said elements whose lateral faces are in surface-contacting relation; a respective fastener bolt having a threaded shank received in said bore and a head engaging and overlying the respective portion to clamp same against said anchor, said faces and said projections extending generally parallel to said bolt; and a plurality of mosaic tiles of polygonal outline each having corners releasably engaging the heads of respective bolts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly defined in claim 1 wherein said anchors each have a seating surface perpendicular to the respective fastener bolt and lateral faces, said projections extending in the same direction from said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein each of said elements has a plurality of arms angularly fixed relative to each other and each having an end constituting said connecting portion at a respective junction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly defined in claim 3 wherein each arm has a pair of said faces inclined to the longitudinal axis of the arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein each element is substantially polygonal and has corners constituting said faces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein said anchor is elongated and is provided on both ends with at least two such projections, said anchors joining two such lateral arrays in generally parallel relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein said elements are generally flat and planar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly defined in claim 2 wherein said elements are arcuate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly defined in claim 8 wherein said elements are dished.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly defined in claim 1 wherein all of the portions of an element lie in a common plane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly defined in claim 1 wherein at least some of said tiles depict electrical circuit components connected in an electric circuit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly defined in claim 11 wherein said elements form a lattice array forming a cellular rack, further comprising at least one electrical-circuit component received removably in said rack.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly defined in claim 12 wherein said head is circular, said elements having concave ends complementary to the curvature of said shank and confronting same.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly defined in claim 13 wherein the said concave ends of all of the elements on each of said anchors completely surround the respective shank.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly defined in claim 14 wherein each of said portions has a pair of such faces flanking the respective end and defining an angle of 45* or 60* with the centerlines of the respective element.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |