US3830029A
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Skylight construction
Assignee: BOHEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-18
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1992-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A skylight having a plurality of interconnected elongated primary structural members and secondary structural members defining panel receiving openings. Panels having marginal portions secured to the primary and secondary structural members. The primary and secondary structural members having first drainage channel means. The primary and secondary structural members having second drainage channel means extending transversely outwardly beyond the first drainage channel means. Second drainage channel means of either the primary or the secondary structural members having a discharge outlet in overlying communicating relationship with respect to the second drainage channel means of the other of the primary and secondary structural members. The first drainage channel means may have at least one upwardly open channel member and the second drainage channel means may have at least two upwardly open channel members. Drip resisting means disposed on an overlying second drainage channel for resisting flow of water along the exterior of the second drainage channel in a direction away from the discharge outlet. The drip resisting means have a portion in overlying relationship with respect to the underlying second drainage channel. The second drainage channels are so proportioned and positioned as to permit freedom of thermally induced expansion and contraction without loss of communication between the overlying and underlying second channel members.
Inventors
- 👤 L Vance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D3/00; E04D3/02; E04D3/06; E04D3/08; E04D2003/0806; E04D2003/0868; E04D2003/0893
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
432 words
A building construction comprising a skylight having a plurality of interconnected elongated primary structural members and secondary structural members, said primary and secondary structural members being composed of substantially rigid extruded metal, at least one panel member having marginal portions secured to said primary and secondary structural members, said primary structural members having greater height than said secondary structural members, said primary and secondary structural members having first drainage channel means, said first drainage channel means having at least one upwardly open channel member defined by a base wall and a pair of upstanding walls and being oriented generally longitudinally of said structural members, said primary and secondary structural members having second drainage channel means extending transversely outwardly beyond said first drainage channel means, said second drainage channel means having at least two upwardly open channel members oriented generally longitudinally of said structural members, each said second drainage channel having a cross sectional area less than the cross sectional area of said first drainage channel of the said structural member of which it is a part, each said second drainage channel outer wall disposed about 1/8 to 7/8 inch transversely outwardly of a plane taken through the inner surface of the closer of said upstanding channel walls of said first drainage channels, said second drainage channel means of said secondary structural members having a discharge outlet in overlying communicating relationship with respect to said second drainage channel means of said primary structural members, whereby water flowing in said overlying second drainage channel means will be discharged into said underlying second drainage channel means, each said second drainage channel means defined by an inner generally vertical wall, an outer generally vertical wall and a connecting bottom wall, said overlying second drainage channel having its discharge outlet disposed at a position spaced transversely inwardly of said underlying second drainage channel outer vertical wall, whereby relative thermal expansion and contraction may displace said overlying discharge outlet without destroying communication between said outlet and said underlying second drainage channel, at least some of said primary structural members intersecting with said secondary structural members with said first drainage channel means of said primary structural members and said secondary structural members extending across said intersections, and said intersections between said primary structural members and said secondary structural members being effected by a notch within said primary structural member receiving a portion of said secondary structural member including said secondary structural member first drainage channel but not including said secondary structural member second drainage means, whereby said secondary structural member will span three or more said primary structural members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
432 words
A building construction comprising a skylight having a plurality of interconnected elongated primary structural members and secondary structural members, said primary and secondary structural members being composed of substantially rigid extruded metal, at least one panel member having marginal portions secured to said primary and secondary structural members, said primary structural members having greater height than said secondary structural members, said primary and secondary structural members having first drainage channel means, said first drainage channel means having at least one upwardly open channel member defined by a base wall and a pair of upstanding walls and being oriented generally longitudinally of said structural members, said primary and secondary structural members having second drainage channel means extending transversely outwardly beyond said first drainage channel means, said second drainage channel means having at least two upwardly open channel members oriented generally longitudinally of said structural members, each said second drainage channel having a cross sectional area less than the cross sectional area of said first drainage channel of the said structural member of which it is a part, each said second drainage channel outer wall disposed about 1/8 to 7/8 inch transversely outwardly of a plane taken through the inner surface of the closer of said upstanding channel walls of said first drainage channels, said second drainage channel means of said secondary structural members having a discharge outlet in overlying communicating relationship with respect to said second drainage channel means of said primary structural members, whereby water flowing in said overlying second drainage channel means will be discharged into said underlying second drainage channel means, each said second drainage channel means defined by an inner generally vertical wall, an outer generally vertical wall and a connecting bottom wall, said overlying second drainage channel having its discharge outlet disposed at a position spaced transversely inwardly of said underlying second drainage channel outer vertical wall, whereby relative thermal expansion and contraction may displace said overlying discharge outlet without destroying communication between said outlet and said underlying second drainage channel, at least some of said primary structural members intersecting with said secondary structural members with said first drainage channel means of said primary structural members and said secondary structural members extending across said intersections, and said intersections between said primary structural members and said secondary structural members being effected by a notch within said primary structural member receiving a portion of said secondary structural member including said secondary structural member first drainage channel but not including said secondary structural member second drainage means, whereby said secondary structural member will span three or more said primary structural members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The building construction of claim 1 including drip resisting means disposed on said overlying second drainage channels for resisting flow of water along the exterior of said second drainage channel in a direction away from said discharge outlet, and said drip resisting means having at least a portion disposed in overlying relationship with respect to said underlying second drainage channel, whereby water flowing along the exterior surface of said second drainage channels will contact said drip resisting means and drop into said underlying second drainage channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The building construction of claim 2 including said drip resisting means being a clip member disposed at a position spaced from said discharge outlet and secured to the exterior of said second channel member outer vertical wall and extending across said second channel bottom wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
The building construction of claim 1 including a pair of glazing beads secured to one said structural member, a marginal portion of a first said panel in contact with one said glazing bead, a marginal portion of another said panel in contact with the other said glazing bead, an overlying glazing cap having a pair of glazing beads secured thereto with each said glazing bead contacting a marginal portion of one said panel, and fastener means securing said glazing cap to said structural member with said marginal panel portions interposed, whereby said panels will be secured between said glazing cap and said structural member with said glazing beads providing seals to resist water infiltration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
The building construction of claim 4 including base portions of said primary and secondary structural members being of generally tubular cross sectional configuration and having a base wall, a pair of parallel upwardly directed sidewalls and a top wall, said first drainage channels defined by the upper surface of said top wall and a pair of upwardly directed channel walls, and each of said second drainage channels defined by either a base portion sidewaLl or a said first drainage channel upwardly directed channel wall in cooperation with an outwardly directed bottom wall emerging therefrom and an outer vertical wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The building construction of claim 5 including said second drainage channels disposed on opposite sides of said structural members at about the same elevation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
The building construction of claim 4 including said primary and secondary structural members each being of unitary construction, base portions of said primary and secondary structural members having a base plate and an upwardly directed central web, said first drainage channels defined by a channel base wall and a pair of upstanding channel walls, each said second drainage channel defined by said upwardly directed central web, a portion of said base plate and an upwardly directed outer wall, said upwardly directed central web having an upper extremity disposed below said first drainage channels, and said second drainage channels disposed at a level below said first drainage channels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The building construction of claim 7 including each said first drainage channel being divided into two channels by an elongated transversely centrally disposed fastener receiving channel.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |