US3846943A
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Prefabricated shelter structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-16
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated shelter structure comprising at least two pairs of spaced apart elongated opposed support ribs which are secured at their lower end. A preformed side panel is secured between opposed support ribs from adjacent pairs of support ribs. A preformed top panel is located between at least two pairs of support ribs and secured above and bridging opposed side panels. A first adjustable connection member is attached to the upper end of the opposed ribs and extends therebetween. A second adjustable connection member is secured near the upper end of the respective one of the ribs and extends downwardly outwards of the structure for connection to an anchor means whereby to retain the ribs in position.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/32; E04B1/3205; E04B2001/3235; E04B2001/3241; E04B2001/3252; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A prefabricated shelter structure comprising at least two pairs of spaced apart elongated opposed support ribs secured at the lower end thereof, a preformed side panel secured between opposed support ribs from adjacent pairs of support ribs, a preformed top panel between said at least two pairs of support ribs and secured above and bridging opposed side panels, a first adjustable connection member attached near the upper end of said opposed ribs and extending therebetween, a second adjustable connection member secured near the upper end of a respective one of said ribs and extending downwardly outwards of said structure for connection to an anchor means whereby to retain said ribs in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A prefabricated shelter structure comprising at least two pairs of spaced apart elongated opposed support ribs secured at the lower end thereof, a preformed side panel secured between opposed support ribs from adjacent pairs of support ribs, a preformed top panel between said at least two pairs of support ribs and secured above and bridging opposed side panels, a first adjustable connection member attached near the upper end of said opposed ribs and extending therebetween, a second adjustable connection member secured near the upper end of a respective one of said ribs and extending downwardly outwards of said structure for connection to an anchor means whereby to retain said ribs in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support ribs are plate-like elongated ribs having flat planar surfaces, said side panels extending transversely to said surfaces and secured thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
A structure as claimed in claim 2 wherein said side panel and top panel have side and end flanges projecting transversely to their planar axis along tHe edges thereof, said side flanges of said side panel being connectable to a respective support rib, said side flanges of said top panel connectable to respective side flanges of adjacent top panels and said end flanges of said top panel being connected to a respective end flange of a respective side panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein said top panel is arcuately formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein there is further provided an elongated joint member having a flat upper wall and a transverse connecting wall formed integral therewith, said connecting wall extending centrally of said flat wall and being received and interconnected in a joint formed by opposed side flanges of opposed top panels to reinforce and cover said joint.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein said side panel is arcuate in the upper end section thereof, said arcuate end section being connected to an end of said top panel, said arcuate end section having a curvature lying in the same plane as the curvature of said arcuate top panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein said support ribs are downwardly tapered towards their secured lower end, said support ribs lying outside the connecting joint between said top panels and said side panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein said top and side panels are molded fibre reinforced plastic sheets, each said panels having a reinforcing ridge formed along the central longitudinal axis thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second adjustable connection members are ropes each associated with a plate fastener attached to one end of said rope and movable therealong to maintain said rope taut.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first adjustable connection member is a joint member positioned and secured between opposed side flanges of opposed top panels and having connectable ends securable to the upper ends of said support ribs.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |