US3807100A
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Building construction with elongated support member and interfitting panels
Assignee: PROD SPECIALTIES Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-16
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1991-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible building and a method for contructing the same in situ. The building is comprised of a plurality of separate elements. The elements include a foundation, columns, roof trusses, and side and roof panels. The columns and roof trusses include elongated portions which serve as the juncture for the panels. The panels define the inner and outer surfaces of the roof and sides of the building. The method of contructing the building comprises the steps of setting the foundation, erecting the columns on the foundation, supporting the roof trusses on the columns, sliding roof and side panels into their positions, installing a ridge cap, and sealing the structure.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kuss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/20; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B1/343; E04B1/34315; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/612; E04B1/6145; E04B1/6158; E04B1/6166; E04B1/617; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6813; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/36; E04D3/366; E04D3/38; E04B1/2403; E04B2001/2409; E04B2001/2415; E04B2001/2454; E04B2001/2466; E04B2001/2481; E04B2001/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
365 words
A surface construction including at least first and second panels and at least one elongated member for extending between said panels and to be coupled thereto, said elongated member comprising two outwardly directed, oppositely extending elongated arms, two upwardly directed elongated leGs supported on said arms in spaced parallel relation to each other, at least one elongated outwardly extending member supported by each of said upwardly directed elongated legs at its free end and being substantially coextensive therewith, each of said panels comprising inner surface means and outer wall means, said inner surface means comprising a first web, said first web including opposed generally upstanding portions at its ends to be adjacent said elongated member, said upstanding portions supporting substantially flat faces, each of said substantially flat faces supporting a downwardly and outwardly directed leg the lower edge of which comprises a reverse bend, said substantially flat faces and said downwardly and outwardly directed legs being engageable with one of said upwardly directed legs and one of said outwardly directed members on said elongated member, each of said outer wall means comprising a second web in overlying relation to said web on said inner surface means, opposed downwardly and outwardly directed legs coupled to said second web, said last named legs including a free edge which is received in said reverse bend, the distance between said second web and said free edge being large enough so that said first web and said substantially flat faces will be spaced from said second web to define an insulation zone therebetween, means for insulating said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said inner surface means from said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said outer wall means, said last named means comprising insulating material disposed in said reverse bend and lying between adjacent legs on each of said panels, and means to be disposed between said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said outer wall means on adjacent panels when said panels are in engagement with said upwardly directed legs and said outwardly directed arms for urging said legs on said outer wall means apart and into engagement with their respective members and legs on said elongated member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
365 words
A surface construction including at least first and second panels and at least one elongated member for extending between said panels and to be coupled thereto, said elongated member comprising two outwardly directed, oppositely extending elongated arms, two upwardly directed elongated leGs supported on said arms in spaced parallel relation to each other, at least one elongated outwardly extending member supported by each of said upwardly directed elongated legs at its free end and being substantially coextensive therewith, each of said panels comprising inner surface means and outer wall means, said inner surface means comprising a first web, said first web including opposed generally upstanding portions at its ends to be adjacent said elongated member, said upstanding portions supporting substantially flat faces, each of said substantially flat faces supporting a downwardly and outwardly directed leg the lower edge of which comprises a reverse bend, said substantially flat faces and said downwardly and outwardly directed legs being engageable with one of said upwardly directed legs and one of said outwardly directed members on said elongated member, each of said outer wall means comprising a second web in overlying relation to said web on said inner surface means, opposed downwardly and outwardly directed legs coupled to said second web, said last named legs including a free edge which is received in said reverse bend, the distance between said second web and said free edge being large enough so that said first web and said substantially flat faces will be spaced from said second web to define an insulation zone therebetween, means for insulating said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said inner surface means from said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said outer wall means, said last named means comprising insulating material disposed in said reverse bend and lying between adjacent legs on each of said panels, and means to be disposed between said downwardly and outwardly directed legs on said outer wall means on adjacent panels when said panels are in engagement with said upwardly directed legs and said outwardly directed arms for urging said legs on said outer wall means apart and into engagement with their respective members and legs on said elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A surface construction as defined in claim 1 wherein said urging means is an elongated member disposed between said second legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A surface construction as defined in claim 1 wherein said urging means is a wedge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surface construction as defined in claim 1 wherein said urging means is an inflatable member.
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