US3747290A
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Building structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-15
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A building construction of a plurality of panels formed from sheet material, each panel having a central section and two opposite side sections extending outwardly at right angles to one side of the central section, the panels being fastened side by side in any suitable manner to form a building or similar structure, including side walls, end walls and a roof, the walls and roof panels being covered with a re-enforced plastic material, and means carried by at least the wall and end panels for attaching thereto a second wall primarily for the purpose of refinishing the interior of the building.
Inventors
- 👤 J Barrell
- 👤 C County
- 👤 M Moreland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/02; E04B1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
An improved building structure comprising a plurality of adjacent vertical side wall panels and a plurality of roof panels having one end of each side panel adapted to engage one end of a corresponding roof panel, a. each side wall panel and roof panel being provided with a central section and two side sections, the said side wall sections formed at right angles to the central section, said central section of each of the side wall and roof panels having substantial greater width than the side sections and being of the same width; b. the upper end of each the central section of the side wall panels being turned inwardly between the side sections and extending downwardly and outwardly and supported by the side sections along predetermined angles cut in the side sections, the outwardly extending portion of the inturned central section being substantially at right angles to the unturned-in portion of the central section of the side wall panels, at least a portion of the side sections of each of the side wall panels formed at right angles to the side section adjacent the outer edge thereof to form a support to the outwardly extending portion of the central section of the side wall panel; c. the corresponding end of the roof panel having its central section formed inwardly between its side sections at an acute angle corresponding to the angle formed by the central section on the upper end of the side panels and adapted to engage the turned-in portion of the central section of the side panels throughout the area thereof, the turned-in portion of each of the central section of the roof panel being supported by their respective side sections along predetermined angles cut in their said side sections; d. means for securing the ends of the corresponding side and roof panels to each other, and separate means extending laterally between each of the upper ends of each opposite side wall panels for holding the side and roof panels in a predetermined relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
An improved building structure comprising a plurality of adjacent vertical side wall panels and a plurality of roof panels having one end of each side panel adapted to engage one end of a corresponding roof panel, a. each side wall panel and roof panel being provided with a central section and two side sections, the said side wall sections formed at right angles to the central section, said central section of each of the side wall and roof panels having substantial greater width than the side sections and being of the same width; b. the upper end of each the central section of the side wall panels being turned inwardly between the side sections and extending downwardly and outwardly and supported by the side sections along predetermined angles cut in the side sections, the outwardly extending portion of the inturned central section being substantially at right angles to the unturned-in portion of the central section of the side wall panels, at least a portion of the side sections of each of the side wall panels formed at right angles to the side section adjacent the outer edge thereof to form a support to the outwardly extending portion of the central section of the side wall panel; c. the corresponding end of the roof panel having its central section formed inwardly between its side sections at an acute angle corresponding to the angle formed by the central section on the upper end of the side panels and adapted to engage the turned-in portion of the central section of the side panels throughout the area thereof, the turned-in portion of each of the central section of the roof panel being supported by their respective side sections along predetermined angles cut in their said side sections; d. means for securing the ends of the corresponding side and roof panels to each other, and separate means extending laterally between each of the upper ends of each opposite side wall panels for holding the side and roof panels in a predetermined relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
124 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 11 wherein each of the roof panels extending upwardly and toward the oppoSite side wall of the building structure from its end attached to the upper end of the side wall panel at an obtuse angle from the inner surface of the side wall panel to a point substantially one-half the distance between the opposite side wall of the building to form a roof ridge, a continuous tie member against which the ends of the roof panel adjacent the roof ridge are abutted, said tie extending throughout the length of the roof ridge, having means for attaching each of the roof panel ends to the tie member for securing the roof panel in close fixed relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the upper ends of the opposite wall of the building are connected by joists and separate means at each end thereof having a portion secured to the joists and two other portions secured to the side sections of the side section panel and the side wall of the roof panel respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 including a plurality of end panels including a central section and two side sections, the side sections of the end panels being slotted vertically and scored horizontally and formed to extend adjacent and parallel to the under edge of the outer side sections of the end roof panel and means for securing the central section of the end panel to the outer surface of the outer side section of the roof panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 4 wherein each side section of each end panel is slotted to form a portion adapted to extend along the joist and means for securing the same to the joist.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the side wall, end and roof panels are coated with a reenforced plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 6 wherein the coating material is of fiber glass and a plastic resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ends of the roof panels adjacent the roof ridge are tied together with a continuous strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein means are provided for preventing the joined area of the side wall panels and the roof panels from relative lateral movement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
An improved building structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein means are provided at least adjacent the outer edges of the side sections of the wall and end panels for attaching thereto a second wall.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |