US3818654A
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Modular building structure with horizontal vierendeel truss
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-19
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1990-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A modular building structure includes a corridor frame comprising a plurality of coextensive Vierendeel trusses having at least one common compression chord and at least one common tension chord; and at least one module having a rigid, threedimensional perimeter framework which defines a space therewithin. The module is rigidly but removably affixed to the corridor frame at a chord thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 R Schramm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/348; E04B1/34815; E04B1/3483; E04B1/34; E04B1/3404; E04B2001/0053; E04B2001/0084; E04B2001/34892
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A modular building structure including a corridor frame comprising a plurality of coextensive horizontal Vierendeel trusses having at least one common compression chord and at least one common tension chord; and at least one module having a rigid, three-dimensional perimeter framework defining a space therewithin rigidly but removably affixed to said corridor frame at a chord thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A modular building structure including a corridor frame comprising a plurality of coextensive horizontal Vierendeel trusses having at least one common compression chord and at least one common tension chord; and at least one module having a rigid, three-dimensional perimeter framework defining a space therewithin rigidly but removably affixed to said corridor frame at a chord thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure in accordance with claim 1, wherein a pair of Vierendeel trusses are spaced and parallel relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure in accordance with claim 1, wherein at least one side of said module is a rectangular grid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said module is a rectangular parallelepiped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein a plurality of modules is affixed on said corridor frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein a plurality of corridor frames are provided with communicating passageways and wherein a plurality of modules is affixed on each one of said corridor frames.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |