US3820293A
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Framed structural member and board structure composed of short timbers assembled
Assignee: TOKYO PLYWOOD KK
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Filing: 1972-12-29
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-12-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a framed structural member for use as pillars, beams girders and the like in buildings, vehicles and the like and also to a board structure for use in floors, walls, partition walls and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 N Megumi
- 👤 F Ohe
- 👤 Y Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:35
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/70; E04B2/706; E04B2/707; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B2001/2652; E04B2001/268; E04B2001/2684; E04B2001/2692; E04B1/35; E04B2001/3583
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A boarded structure for use as a wall, a floor and the like of a building said structure comprising: a backing frame structure; a plurality of interconnected board-like wooden blocks in assembly, each having a series of mutually perpendicular throughholes and at least one groove formed in each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly, said assembly being fixedly connected on said backing frame; metal-tie means disposed in each of said through-holes to form a fastening connection between each adjacent ones of said blockes in assembly; first coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in each one of the slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a first direction of the assembly; second coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in the continuous horizontal slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a second direction of the assembly which second direction is substantially at right angles to said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A boarded structure for use as a wall, a floor and the like of a building said structure comprising: a backing frame structure; a plurality of interconnected board-like wooden blocks in assembly, each having a series of mutually perpendicular throughholes and at least one groove formed in each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly, said assembly being fixedly connected on said backing frame; metal-tie means disposed in each of said through-holes to form a fastening connection between each adjacent ones of said blockes in assembly; first coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in each one of the slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a first direction of the assembly; second coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in the continuous horizontal slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a second direction of the assembly which second direction is substantially at right angles to said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said metal-tie means has accessible connecting portions comprising cutaway sections vicinal to at least each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly each connecting portion comprising a coupling means for coupling said tie means together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein each said metal-tie means comprises a piped member for delivering fluid therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
174 words
A boarded structure for use as a wall, a floor and the like of a building, said structure comprising: a backing frame structure; a plurality of interconnected board-like wooden blocks in assembly, each having a series of mutually perpendicular throughholes and two grooves formed in each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly, said assembly being fixedly mounted on said backing frame; metal-tie means disposed in each of said through-holes to form a fastening connection between each adjacent ones of said blocks in assembly; first coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in each one of the two slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjavent contiguous faces of the blocks in a first direction of the assembly; second coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in the two continuous horizontal slots successively defined substantially parallel by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a second direction of the assembly which second direction is substantially at right angles to said first direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
174 words
A boarded structure for use as a wall, a floor and the like of a building, said structure comprising: a backing frame structure; a plurality of interconnected board-like wooden blocks in assembly, each having a series of mutually perpendicular throughholes and two grooves formed in each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly, said assembly being fixedly mounted on said backing frame; metal-tie means disposed in each of said through-holes to form a fastening connection between each adjacent ones of said blocks in assembly; first coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in each one of the two slots successively defined substantially parallel, by the opposing grooves in adjavent contiguous faces of the blocks in a first direction of the assembly; second coupling means for coupling the blocks together and disposed in the two continuous horizontal slots successively defined substantially parallel by the opposing grooves in adjacent contiguous faces of the blocks in a second direction of the assembly which second direction is substantially at right angles to said first direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure as claimed in claim 4 wherein each said metal-tie means has accessible connecting portions comprising cutaway sections vicinal to at least each adjacent contiguous face of the blocks in assembly each connecting portion comprising a a coupling means for coupling said tie means together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as claimed in claim 5 wherein each said metal-tie means comprises a piped member for delivering fluid therethrough.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |