US3849960A
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Modular building construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-07
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-05-07
Abstract
Abstract Building walls are constructed by erecting conventional studs and then applying specially constructed pre-fabricated wall modules over the studs. The modules are constructed of any of a variety of materials and are provided with spaced apart passages therethrough to receive the studs. A preferred module is rectangular in shape and may be disposed horizontally or vertically, the smaller dimension being equal to the distance between two studs and each long edge being provided with a vertical groove for sliding engagement with a stud. Alternatively the smaller dimension may be, for example, one-third the distance between two studs, in which case three wall sections may be disposed between the studs. Each module may be unitary or constructed as two longitudinal halves which are secured together after assembly to the studs.
Inventors
- 👤 D Henry
- 👤 M Larimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:03
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/70; E04B2/02; E04B2/28; E04B2/30; E04B2/32; E04B2/701; E04B2/702; E04B2/703; E04B2/706; E04B2/707; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C3/12; E04C3/127; E04B2002/0202; E04B2002/0204; E04B2002/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An elongated wall module for use in constructing a wall of a building comprising two longitudinal half-modules each forming a longitudinal half of the wall module; each half-module having a first face engageable with a corresponding first face of the other half module; each half-module being constructed of molded plastic material and having a plurality of spaced apart channels in its respective first face extending transversely to the longitudinal dimension of the module from a second face to a third face, the channels in one of the half-modules cooperating with the channels in the other half-module to form parallel passages for receiving structural members of a wall frame; the second face of each half-module having a longitudinally extending rib projecting therefrom and the third face of each half-module having a longitudinally extending groove therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An elongated wall module for use in constructing a wall of a building comprising two longitudinal half-modules each forming a longitudinal half of the wall module; each half-module having a first face engageable with a corresponding first face of the other half module; each half-module being constructed of molded plastic material and having a plurality of spaced apart channels in its respective first face extending transversely to the longitudinal dimension of the module from a second face to a third face, the channels in one of the half-modules cooperating with the channels in the other half-module to form parallel passages for receiving structural members of a wall frame; the second face of each half-module having a longitudinally extending rib projecting therefrom and the third face of each half-module having a longitudinally extending groove therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wall module as in claim 1 wherein said first faces of said half-modules are contoured to provide projections and recesses which interlock when said half-modules are disposed in adjacent coextensive relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wall module as in claim 1 wherein the channels in said one face of each half-module extend transversely through the respective rib which projects from said second face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A wall module as in claim 3 wherein each half-module has two end faces each provided with a groove extending parallel to the channels in said first face, the end face grooves in one of the half-modules cooperating with the end face grooves in the other half-module to form end face channels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A wall module as in claim 4 wherein said first faces of said half-modules are contoured to provide projections and recesses which interlock when said half-modules are disposed in adjacent coextensive relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
An elongated rectangular wall module for use in constructing a wall of a building, said module comprising two spaced apart coextensive parallel face sheets; stringer members disposed between and secured to said face sheets, said stringer members being disposed in spaced apart end-to-end relationship along each longitudinal edge of the module so as to provide between the ends of adjacent stringer members a plurality of parallel passageways through the short dimension of the module, the stringer members which are located at the ends of the module being recessed with respect to the face sheets in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
An elongated rectangular wall module for use in constructing a wall of a building, said module comprising two spaced apart coextensive parallel face sheets; stringer members disposed between and secured to said face sheets, said stringer members being disposed in spaced apart end-to-end relationship along each longitudinal edge of the module so as to provide between the ends of adjacent stringer members a plurality of parallel passageways through the short dimension of the module, the stringer members which are located at the ends of the module being recessed with respect to the face sheets in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A wall module as in claim 6 wherein the stringer members along one longitudinal edge of the module are recessed with respect to the face sheets in the transverse direction and wherein the stringer members along the other longitudinal edge of the module project beyond the face sheets in a transverse direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wall module as in claim 6 wherein the stringer members along both longitudinal edges of the module are recessed with respect to the face sheets in a transverse direction.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |