US3842557A
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Modular building facade
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-25
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A modular structure for attachment to roof supports of awnings and ramadas is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of interlocking sectionalized sleeves circumscribing the roof supports. Single or dual arches, which arches are also interlocking and sectionalized, are secured intermediate the upper extremity of the sleeves and the roof of the awning or ramada. The exterior surface of the structure may be brick, stucco, etc., to blend with the adjacent structure or to dramatize the awning or ramada.
Inventors
- 👤 L Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:55
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/30; E04C3/36; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/072; E04F13/073; E04F13/0733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A modular facade for circumscribing roof supports and extending upwardly to a supported roof beam to provide an aesthetically attractive appearance to the rOof support and the junction between the roof support and roof beam, said facade comprising in combination: a. a multi element sleeve circumscribing each roof support to hide the roof support from view, said multi element sleeve being dismantleable to receive the roof support; b. locking means forming a part of each element of said sleeve for retaining the elements of said sleeve secured to one another about the post support, said locking means being disposed within said sleeve and concealed from view; c. a multi element junction member for providing an aesthetically pleasing transition from said sleeve to the roof beam, said junction member including a lower part circumscribing the roof support about its longitudinal axis and an upper part extending lateral to the roof support for attachment to the roof beam; d. said junction member including further locking means for retaining said junction member juxtaposed with the upper part of the adjacent one of said sleeves; and e. attachment means for securing said junction member adjacent the roof beam; whereby, said sleeve and said junction member can be attached to existing roof supports supporting a roof beam to alter the aesthetic value of the roof supports and the roof beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A modular facade for circumscribing roof supports and extending upwardly to a supported roof beam to provide an aesthetically attractive appearance to the rOof support and the junction between the roof support and roof beam, said facade comprising in combination: a. a multi element sleeve circumscribing each roof support to hide the roof support from view, said multi element sleeve being dismantleable to receive the roof support; b. locking means forming a part of each element of said sleeve for retaining the elements of said sleeve secured to one another about the post support, said locking means being disposed within said sleeve and concealed from view; c. a multi element junction member for providing an aesthetically pleasing transition from said sleeve to the roof beam, said junction member including a lower part circumscribing the roof support about its longitudinal axis and an upper part extending lateral to the roof support for attachment to the roof beam; d. said junction member including further locking means for retaining said junction member juxtaposed with the upper part of the adjacent one of said sleeves; and e. attachment means for securing said junction member adjacent the roof beam; whereby, said sleeve and said junction member can be attached to existing roof supports supporting a roof beam to alter the aesthetic value of the roof supports and the roof beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said sleeves are retained about each roof support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 including interlock means attached to one end of each of said sleeves for securing adjacent ones of said sleeves to one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein said interlock means of the uppermost one of said sleeves engages the adjacent one of said junction members to secure said adjacent junction member to said uppermost sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said multi element sleeve comprises: a. a female member, said female member including a first U-shaped channel having a pair of legs extending from a base; b. a male member, said male member including a second U-shaped channel having a pair of legs extending from a base; and c. said legs of said male member being configured to have a lateral dimension approximately equivalent to the internal lateral dimension of the legs of said female member; whereby, the legs of said male member are fitted within the legs of said female member to form said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said locking means comprises: a. a protrusion disposed on the longitudinal edge of each of the legs of said male member; b. a recess disposed within the internal side of each of the legs of said female member for receiving the corresponding one of said protrusions; whereby, said protrusions are positioned within corresponding recesses to lock said male member to said female member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination as set forth in claim 6 wherein said attachment means is disposed internal to the peripheral surface of said sleeve and said junction member and comprises a shroud extending from each of the legs and base at one end of said female member, and a further shroud extending from the base at one end of said male member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 including a seat disposed along the longitudinal ends of the legs and base at the other end of said female member and juxtaposed with said shroud of an adjacent sleeve and a further seat disposed along the longitudinal end of the base at the other end of said male member and juxtaposed with said further shroud of an adjacent sleeve, said seat and said further seat providing support for the adjacent sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 8 wherein said seat and said further seat each include a ridge disposed along their lower extremities and said seat and said further seat include channels for receiving said ridges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said attachment means further comprises a portion extending laterally from each of said shrouD and said further shroud, and a lateral depression disposed internal to a juxtaposed part of said sleeve, each said raised portion mating with one of said depressions to lock adjacent part of said sleeves to one another.
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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |