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US3751865A
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Modular building construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-03
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A modular building construction fabricated of a plurality of individual panel section modules selectively interconnected to each other by means of slide-in connecting members and the roof construction is made up of a plurality of roof ribs interconnected together at a common apex and which can be folded together in umbrella fashion and which when assembled to the panel building is adapted to support a canvass or similar roof covering. The individual panel section modules consist of frames of extruded metal such as aluminum, which by means of snap-in moldings support panels such as decorative plywood panels or plastic panels, window glass, screen or the like in selectively interchangeable fashion; the circumferential edges of the frames of the panel members are channeled and the individual panels are connected by connecting members of plastic or the like which are slid in place longitudinally to fit over protruding flanges provided in the opposite channels, or adjoining panel members.
Inventors
- 👤 G Brigham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/343; E04B1/34315; E04B1/34326; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/6116; E04B1/612; E04B1/6145; E04B1/6158; E04B1/6166; E04B1/6175
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
320 words
A prefabricated building construction comprised of a plurality of side walls connected to each other to form an enclosure; said side walls being composed of a selected plurality of prefabricated panel assemblies interconnected to each other along vertical lateral edge surfaces and conjointly along the top and bottom edges of adjoining panel assemblies to provide coplanar alignment of adjoining panel assemblies of each of said side walls; means to releasably join adjacent side walls to each other in angular disposed relationship to form corners of said building structure; said building structure further comprising a roof skeleton assembly composed of a plurality of elongated rafters one end of each being joined to the top of a corner joint between adjacent side walls; all of said rafters converging upwardly in a direction towards each other to form a common apex; and a plurality of diagonal truss members each of which being jointed to one of said rafters and to the upper edge of a side wall intermediate said corner joints; each of said plurality of panel assemblies forming said side walls comprising a rigid circumferential frame; each of said panel frames being provided with circumferential channels having an open slot extending circumferentially around said rigid frame along the outer edge thereof; said rigid frame of each said panel assembly being further provided with a pair of circumferential grooves disposed one on each side of said rigid frame in aligned opposed relatiOnship, internal flange means extending inwardly of said grooves, and portions of the internal surface of said frame immediately adjacent said flange means being adapted to support a panel sheet in co-planar aligned relationship within said frame; means cooperatively engageable within lateral portions of said frame channels to releasably connect adjacent panel assemblies to each other to form said side wall and; means cooperatively engageable within said opposed circumferential side grooves of said frame to retain said panel sheets within said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
320 words
A prefabricated building construction comprised of a plurality of side walls connected to each other to form an enclosure; said side walls being composed of a selected plurality of prefabricated panel assemblies interconnected to each other along vertical lateral edge surfaces and conjointly along the top and bottom edges of adjoining panel assemblies to provide coplanar alignment of adjoining panel assemblies of each of said side walls; means to releasably join adjacent side walls to each other in angular disposed relationship to form corners of said building structure; said building structure further comprising a roof skeleton assembly composed of a plurality of elongated rafters one end of each being joined to the top of a corner joint between adjacent side walls; all of said rafters converging upwardly in a direction towards each other to form a common apex; and a plurality of diagonal truss members each of which being jointed to one of said rafters and to the upper edge of a side wall intermediate said corner joints; each of said plurality of panel assemblies forming said side walls comprising a rigid circumferential frame; each of said panel frames being provided with circumferential channels having an open slot extending circumferentially around said rigid frame along the outer edge thereof; said rigid frame of each said panel assembly being further provided with a pair of circumferential grooves disposed one on each side of said rigid frame in aligned opposed relatiOnship, internal flange means extending inwardly of said grooves, and portions of the internal surface of said frame immediately adjacent said flange means being adapted to support a panel sheet in co-planar aligned relationship within said frame; means cooperatively engageable within lateral portions of said frame channels to releasably connect adjacent panel assemblies to each other to form said side wall and; means cooperatively engageable within said opposed circumferential side grooves of said frame to retain said panel sheets within said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
In the building structure of claim 1, said releasable panel assembly connecting means comprising a longitudinal flexible member, substantially H-shaped in cross-section, comprising an intermediate web portion and opposed transverse flange portions; said flexible connecting member being adapted to be slidably inserted within the lateral portions of said circumferential channel of opposed frame members of adjacent panel assemblies to thereby lock said adjacent panel assemblies to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
In the building structure of claim 2, said longitudinal flexible connecting member being made of an elastomer material to permit flexing of said web portion between said adjacent panel assemblies to thereby permit positioning of the adjacent panel assemblies at a desired angular direction relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
In the building structure of claim 2, said circumferential channel around the top, bottom and lateral edges of said rigid frame member intersect each other at each of the corners of said rigid frame member; said intersection being defined by opposite angularly related enlarged slot portions to permit the insertion of said H-shaped flexible joint members into said channels along the lateral edges of said rigid frame members of adjoining panel assemblies.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
In the building structure of claim 2, said corner joint between adjacent angularly disposed panel assemblies comprising a hinge assembly having a first hinge plate adapted for slidable insertion with the top channel portion of the circumferential channel of one panel assembly and a second hing plate adapted for slidable insertion with the top channel portion of the circumferential channel of an adjoining panel assembly; the free ends of both of said hinge plates being pivotally attached to opposite ends of a bracket member extending between said adjoining panel assemblies; each of said hinge bracket members carrying a threaded rod for securement of the lower ends of one of said roof rafters thereto; and means securing said first and second hinge plates to said rigid frame members of said panel assemblies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
In the building structure of claim 22, the further provision of the longitudinally adjustable slotted bar member adapted for slidable insertion within the top channel portion of selected ones of said frame members of the panel assemblies forming said sides of said building; said longitudinally adjustable slotted bar member providing a means for longitudinal planar alignment of said plurality of panel assemblies; each of said bar members being provided with at least one threaded stud member for securement of the lower ends of a diagonal truss member thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
In the building structure of claim 1, said opposite pair of circumferential side grooves provided along both sides of said rigid frame member being provided each with opposed internal longitudinal ridge portions protruding inwardly of said grooves; said panel sheet retaining means comprising a molding having a substantial planar body portion and a central rib extending longitudinally along said planar body portion on one side thereof; said rib having a pair of flexible flange means disposed at opposite sides thereof to permit insertion of said rib means within said circumferential side grooves past said protruding opposed ridges; said flexible flange means being expandable after insertion for locking engagement with said opposed ridge means within said grooves to thereby lock said molding in sAid groove to securely retain said panel sheet within said frame.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |