US3750697A
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Structural building frame incorporating utilities
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-13
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A structural building frame in which vertical columns incorporate utilities and provide access to the utilities at each level. The frame is formed of modular components including vertical column sections incorporating utilities. The column sections may also include integral outwardly extending beams for connection with beams of an adjacent column or to interconnecting cross modules. The assembled modular components provide a frame for supporting the floors and walls of a building structure or environmental space modules.
Inventors
- 👤 E Kump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F17/00; E04F17/08; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/0023; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A column for use in a structural building frame comprising a plurality of spaced tubular members disposed to define therebetween a vertical columnar space with the members at the corners of the space, said tubular members providing the vertical support of said building frame, utilities extending vertically within said columnar space adjacent said tubular members, and means spaced along and supported by said tubular members providing connection to said utilities at each building level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A column for use in a structural building frame comprising a plurality of spaced tubular members disposed to define therebetween a vertical columnar space with the members at the corners of the space, said tubular members providing the vertical support of said building frame, utilities extending vertically within said columnar space adjacent said tubular members, and means spaced along and supported by said tubular members providing connection to said utilities at each building level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A column as in claim 1 wherein said means providing for connection to said utilities comprise a manifold connected to selected utilities at said levels, and means cooperating with said manifold at spaced points around the column.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A column as in claim 1 including a web secured between adjacent tubular members to enclose said vertical columnar space and provide additional lateral and vertical support for said building frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A column for use in a structural building frame comprising a plurality of tubular members defining a vertical columnar space, utilities extending vertically within said column space, said utilities including a soil pipe extending centrally along said space, a second pipe surrounding said soil pipe to form an annular space serving as a vent, and means spaced along said column providing for connection to said utilities at each level.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A column for use in a structural building frame comprising a plurality of tubular members defining a vertical columnar space, utilities extending vertically within said column space, said utilities including a soil pipe extending centrally along said space, a second pipe surrounding said soil pipe to form an annular space serving as a vent, and means spaced along said column providing for connection to said utilities at each level.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A column as in claim 4 wherein said means for connection to said soil pipe comprises outwardly and upwardly extending branch pipes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A column module for use in a multilevel structural frame comprising four spaced tubular members of predetermined length disposed to define a columnar space with the members at the corners of said space, said tubular members providing the vertical support of said building frame, utility means in said columnar space, means supported by said tubular members along said column module for connection to said utility means, and means at each end of said tubular members for connection to the tubular members of a vertically adjacent column module and means at the ends of said utility means for connection to the utility means of a vertically adjacent column module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A column module for use in a multilevel structural frame comprising four spaced tubular members of predetermined length disposed to define a columnar space with the members at the corners of said space, said tubular members providing the vertical support of said building frame, utility means in said columnar space, means supported by said tubular members along said column module for connection to said utility means, and means at each end of said tubular members for connection to the tubular members of a vertically adjacent column module and means at the ends of said utility means for connection to the utility means of a vertically adjacent column module.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A column module as in claim 6 wherein said means providing for connection to said utilities comprise a manifold connected to selected utilities at said locations, and means cooperating with said manifold at spaced points around the column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A column module as in claim 6 including a web secured between adjacent tubular members enclose said vertical columnar space and provide additional lateral and vertical support for said building frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
101 words
A column module for use in a structural frame comprising a plurality of tubular members of predetermined length, defining a columnar space, utility means in said columnar space, said utility means including a soil pipe extending centrally along said space, a second pipe surrounding said soil pipe to form an annular space serving as a vent, means spaced along said column module for connection to said utilities, and means at each end of said columnar module for connecting the tubular members to members of a vertical adjacent column module and said utilities to the utilities of a vertical adjacent column module.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
A column module for use in a structural frame comprising a plurality of tubular members of predetermined length, defining a columnar space, utility means in said columnar space, said utility means including a soil pipe extending centrally along said space, a second pipe surrounding said soil pipe to form an annular space serving as a vent, means spaced along said column module for connection to said utilities, and means at each end of said columnar module for connecting the tubular members to members of a vertical adjacent column module and said utilities to the utilities of a vertical adjacent column module.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A column module as in claim 9 wherein said means for connection to said soil pipe comPrises outwardly and upwardly extending branch pipes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
A column module for use in a structural frame comprising a plurality of tubular members of predetermined length defining a columnar space, a plurality of outwardly extending beam sections secured to said tubular members, utility means in said columnar space, means spaced along said column module for connection to said utilities, and means at each end of said columnar module for connecting the tubular members to members of a vertical adjacent column module and said utilities to the utilities of a vertical adjacent column module.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
85 words
A column module for use in a structural frame comprising a plurality of tubular members of predetermined length defining a columnar space, a plurality of outwardly extending beam sections secured to said tubular members, utility means in said columnar space, means spaced along said column module for connection to said utilities, and means at each end of said columnar module for connecting the tubular members to members of a vertical adjacent column module and said utilities to the utilities of a vertical adjacent column module.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multi-lateral structural frame comprising a plurality of spaced columns, each of said columns comprising a plurality of tubular members defining a vertical columnar space, utilities extending vertically within said column space, and means spaced along said column providing for connection to said utilities at each level, and horizontal beams connected to said columns and extending between said columns at each floor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multi-lateral structural frame comprising a plurality of spaced columns, each of said columns comprising a plurality of tubular members defining a vertical columnar space, utilities extending vertically within said column space, and means spaced along said column providing for connection to said utilities at each level, and horizontal beams connected to said columns and extending between said columns at each floor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A structural frame as in claim 12 wherein said columns are formed from a plurality of column modules vertically joined to one another.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structural frame as in claim 13 wherein said column modules include outwardly extending beam sections.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structural frame as in claim 14 including cross beam modules interconnecting the ends of adjacent beam sections.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |