US3797183A
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Bearing walls and connecting members therefor
Assignee: Takenaka Komuten Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract Reinforced bearing walls wherein the reinforcing is at least two steel sheets which have been previously bent, but when mounted are symmetrical along a center line in the bearing wall, and provisions for connecting the bearing walls to other structural members.
Inventors
- 👤 K Konami
- 👤 S Kobayashi
- 👤 I Yamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/58; E04C; E04C5/00; E04C5/01; E04C5/06; E04H; E04H9/00; E04H9/02; E04H9/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In a building structure having structural steel support members, and precast concrete bearing walls, said bearing walls having plural spaced indentations therein, the improvement comprising plural pairs of shaped steel connecting means, each having at least one bend symmetrical about a centerline between each pair positioned in said indentation and attached to said steel support members, and attaching means rigidly fixing said connecting means to reinforcing means contained in said precast walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In a building structure having structural steel support members, and precast concrete bearing walls, said bearing walls having plural spaced indentations therein, the improvement comprising plural pairs of shaped steel connecting means, each having at least one bend symmetrical about a centerline between each pair positioned in said indentation and attached to said steel support members, and attaching means rigidly fixing said connecting means to reinforcing means contained in said precast walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said connecting means are steel plates in sinusoidal shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said symmetrical connecting means each contain a plurality of bends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The building structure of claim 3 wherein each of said shaped steel pieces contains a plurality of angular bends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The building structure of claim 4 wherein said angular bends are 90* angles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The building structure of claim 1 wherein said attaching means project between said connecting means along said centerline.
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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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |