US3791087A
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Building
Assignee: SIGAL IND Ltd Pty
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Filing: 1971-10-01
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1991-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A building having a steel chassis supported on footings and peripheral metal supports which stand out from the chassis and support the outer peripheral walls of the building so that the ground supporting the footings is shielded from the effects of moisture penetration by the building itself.
Inventors
- 👤 B Sigal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:32
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E02; E02D; E02D31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A building including a series of spaced apart footings positioned interiorly of the periphery of the building for supporting the building, each footing having a top planar surface, a plurality of primary spaced apart steel bearers secured to and resting totally on top of the planar surfaces, the primary steel bearers each being supported on a plurality of the footings and extending therebeyond toward the building periphery, slippers interposed between the primary bearers and the footings, a plurality of secondary spaced apart steel bearers extending transversely of and supported by the primary steel bearers, a plurality of spaced apart steel floor supports extending transversely of and supported by secondary steel bEarers, means securing together the primary steel bearers, secondary steel bearers and floor supports, which form an under floor chassis of steel, peripheral metal supports secured directly to but outstanding laterally from the chassis, the peripheral metal supports being spaced outwardly from the footings and including sections extending down to ground level so that the building shields the ground supporting the footings against moisture penetration, and outer peripheral walls supported by said metal supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A building including a series of spaced apart footings positioned interiorly of the periphery of the building for supporting the building, each footing having a top planar surface, a plurality of primary spaced apart steel bearers secured to and resting totally on top of the planar surfaces, the primary steel bearers each being supported on a plurality of the footings and extending therebeyond toward the building periphery, slippers interposed between the primary bearers and the footings, a plurality of secondary spaced apart steel bearers extending transversely of and supported by the primary steel bearers, a plurality of spaced apart steel floor supports extending transversely of and supported by secondary steel bEarers, means securing together the primary steel bearers, secondary steel bearers and floor supports, which form an under floor chassis of steel, peripheral metal supports secured directly to but outstanding laterally from the chassis, the peripheral metal supports being spaced outwardly from the footings and including sections extending down to ground level so that the building shields the ground supporting the footings against moisture penetration, and outer peripheral walls supported by said metal supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
The building as recited in claim 1 which further includes clamps securing the primary bearers to the footings, and wherein said peripheral metal supports are sheet or plate formed to extend outwardly and downwardly from the chassis so as to terminate at a point below the primary steel bearers, and wherein weld means are provided to secure the peripheral metal supports to the chassis, each support including a cantilevered platform portion for supporting outer peripheral walls of the building, and wherein said sections are a flange portion depending from the platform portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A building according to claim 1 wherein said outer peripheral walls are panels formed of bricks joined together with mortar to thereby constitute a brick veneer for the building supported on said platform portions, and further comprising an apron surrounding the building and immediately adjacent the sections, the apron being supported on soil adjacent the building, the apron having a sloping upper surface and being so arranged as to shed water away from said building.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A building according to claim 1 wherein said chassis comprises two portions each of which is a sub-assembly, locating tongues on one portion engaging a channel on the other portion, and means securing the portions together.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |