US3902294A
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Modular building facades
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-07
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-08-07
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
- 👤 Loren W Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:26
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: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A modular facade for circumscribing roof supports and extending upwardly to a supported roof to provide an aesthetically attractive appearance to the roof support and the junction between the roof support and the roof, said facade comprising in combination: a. a dual element sleeve circumscribing each roof support to hide the roof support from view, said dual element sleeve being formed of a pair of identical elements attachable to one another about the roof support to form and position said dual element sleeve about the roof support; b. tongue and groove means forming a part of each said dual element sleeve for retaining the elements of said dual element sleeve to one another about the circumscribed roof support, said tongue and groove means being disposed in proximity to the vertical edges of each of said elements and concealed from view; c. flange means disposed about the upper and lower periphery of each said dual element sleeve for interlocking adjacent ones of said dual element sleeves; and d. a multi element junction member for providing an aesthetically pleasing transition from said dual element sleeve to the roof, said junction member defining a cavity extending therethrough for receiving and circumscribing the roof support, said junction member including depending flange means for mating with the upper edge of the adjacent one of said dual element sleeves and an upper lip extending outwardly lateral to the roof for attachment to the roof; whereby, said dual element sleeve and said junction member can circumscribe existing roof supports to alter the aesthetic value of the roof support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A modular facade for circumscribing roof supports and extending upwardly to a supported roof to provide an aesthetically attractive appearance to the roof support and the junction between the roof support and the roof, said facade comprising in combination: a. a dual element sleeve circumscribing each roof support to hide the roof support from view, said dual element sleeve being formed of a pair of identical elements attachable to one another about the roof support to form and position said dual element sleeve about the roof support; b. tongue and groove means forming a part of each said dual element sleeve for retaining the elements of said dual element sleeve to one another about the circumscribed roof support, said tongue and groove means being disposed in proximity to the vertical edges of each of said elements and concealed from view; c. flange means disposed about the upper and lower periphery of each said dual element sleeve for interlocking adjacent ones of said dual element sleeves; and d. a multi element junction member for providing an aesthetically pleasing transition from said dual element sleeve to the roof, said junction member defining a cavity extending therethrough for receiving and circumscribing the roof support, said junction member including depending flange means for mating with the upper edge of the adjacent one of said dual element sleeves and an upper lip extending outwardly lateral to the roof for attachment to the roof; whereby, said dual element sleeve and said junction member can circumscribe existing roof supports to alter the aesthetic value of the roof support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The facade as set forth in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said dual element sleeves are retained about each roof support in alignment with one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The facade as set forth in claim 2 including interlock means attached to one end of each of said dual element sleeves for securing an adjacent one of said dual element sleeves thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
The facade as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said dual element sleeve comprises: a. a pair of identically shaped elements, each said element defining one half of the exterior surface of said dual element sleeve; b. each said element terminating laterally in two vertical edges; and c. said tongue and groove means being disposed in proximity to matingly corresponding ones of the vertical edges of each of said elements to interlock said elements with one another and form each said dual element sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The facade as set forth in claim 4 wherein each said dual element is formed of two planar sides perpendicular to one anOther.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The facade as set forth in claim 4 wherein said junction member comprises a trough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The facade as set forth in claim 4 wherein said junction member defines a hollow single half arch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The facade as set forth in claim 7 wherein said single half arch includes a first section, a second section and further tongue and groove means for interlocking said first section with said second section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
The facade as set forth in claim 8 wherein said first section comprises a planar member having a linear flange depending therefrom and said second section comprises a planar member having a curved flange depending therefrom, said linear flange interlocking with an edge of said planar member of said second section and said curved flange interlocking with an edge of said planar member of said first section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The facade as set forth in claim 4 wherein said junction member defines a hollow dual half arch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The facade as set forth in claim 10 wherein said dual half arch includes a further first section, a further second section and yet further tongue and groove means for interlocking said further first section and said further second section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
64 words
The facade as set forth in claim 11 wherein said further first section and said further second section are identical, each comprising a further planar member, a curved flange depending from one side of said planar member, each said curved flange of one of said further first and second sections interlocking with another edge of the other of said further first and second sections.
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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) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |