US3842560A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Industrial building construction
Assignee: Campbell Research Corp
•
Filing: 1973-04-20
•
Granted: 1974-10-22
•
Expires: 1993-04-20
Abstract
Abstract An industrial building construction wherein both horizontal and vertical walls are provided by prefabricated panels, each of which comprises spaced sheets of material to which trusses are fastened. The horizontal wall members define the roof of the building and the vertical wall members define the exterior walls. Insulating material is provided between the sheets and one sheet is provided with perforations. Novel means are provided for sealing the joints between the ends of the panels. Novel sealing construction is provided between the vertical edges of adjacent vertical wall members.
Inventors
- 👤 H Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/26; E04C2/284; E04C2/292; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/66; E04B1/68; E04B1/6815; E04C2/30; E04C2/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
The combination comprising a plurality of substantially identical panels in side-by-side array, each said panel comprising spaced flat sheets and a plurality of spaced trusses bonded to said sheets, each said truss comprising spaced channels and an undulating member comprising alternating apices connected by leg members with the apices bonded to the channels, each said channel having a base portion and flange portions, each said panel having a truss along a longitudinal edge thereof such that the flanges of adjacent channels of the trusses of adjacent panels extend parallel to one another in side-by-side relation, and means defining a seal joint between adjacent panels comprising a member which has a generally T-shaped section including a web extending between the flanges of adjacent panels and engaging the free edges of said flanges of said adjacent channels and arms extending laterally outwardly and engaging the outer surfaces of the sheets of said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
The combination comprising a plurality of substantially identical panels in side-by-side array, each said panel comprising spaced flat sheets and a plurality of spaced trusses bonded to said sheets, each said truss comprising spaced channels and an undulating member comprising alternating apices connected by leg members with the apices bonded to the channels, each said channel having a base portion and flange portions, each said panel having a truss along a longitudinal edge thereof such that the flanges of adjacent channels of the trusses of adjacent panels extend parallel to one another in side-by-side relation, and means defining a seal joint between adjacent panels comprising a member which has a generally T-shaped section including a web extending between the flanges of adjacent panels and engaging the free edges of said flanges of said adjacent channels and arms extending laterally outwardly and engaging the outer surfaces of the sheets of said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said web of said sealing member has means thereon forming outwardly facing grooves for receiving the free edges of the flanges of said adjacent truss members, such that said sealing member can be assembled onto adjacent wall members by engaging the side walls of the adjacent truss members with the grooves and the flanges on the arms of the sealing member with the outer sheet and sliding the sealing member relative to the adjacent wall members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said arms are capable of limited flexing movement relative to said webs of said sealing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said sealing member is made of aluminum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 including an insulating material in each said wall member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
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 |