US3911634A
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Modular building system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-27
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Granted: 1975-10-14
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Expires: 1993-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A modular building system in which structural forms are generated from a family of modules which differ from each other in geometrical form and yet are sufficiently interrelated to facilitate their coordination. Each module is a three-dimensional open-ended form defined by equi-lateral square or rhombic face panels having the same perimeter or a composite thereof. All exposed edges of the modules in the family are of the same length so that several modules which are the same or different from each other may be joined together at their exposed edges or by their matching faces to develop diversified structural forms suitable for housing, storage, display and for many other architectural purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard Horowitz
- 👤 David Glatman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A structure formed by interrelated modules derived from a family of five modules which are selectively connectable in endto-end, side-by-side and in stacked relation, each module being constructed from four face panels selected from a class consisting of square and rhombic panels to create an open-ended geometric form, all sides of said square and rhombic face panels having the same dimension whereby the exposed edges of all modules have the same dimension and some modules derived from said family may be joined together at their edges and other modules at their congruent faces, said family of modules cOmprising: A. a first module composed of a pair of horizontal square panels, joined at their edges to a pair of vertical square panels to define a cubic volume; B. a second module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels having a like-orientation joined at their edges to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels having a like-orientation; C. a third module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels which are reversely-oriented with respect to each other and are joined at their edges to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels, which are reversely-oriented with respect to each other; D. a fourth module composed of a pair of horizontal rhombic panels havng a like-orientation which are joined at their edges to a pair of vertical square panels; and E. a fifth module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels having a like-orientation whose edges are joined to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels having a reverse-orientation to define one convolution of a helix.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A structure formed by interrelated modules derived from a family of five modules which are selectively connectable in endto-end, side-by-side and in stacked relation, each module being constructed from four face panels selected from a class consisting of square and rhombic panels to create an open-ended geometric form, all sides of said square and rhombic face panels having the same dimension whereby the exposed edges of all modules have the same dimension and some modules derived from said family may be joined together at their edges and other modules at their congruent faces, said family of modules cOmprising: A. a first module composed of a pair of horizontal square panels, joined at their edges to a pair of vertical square panels to define a cubic volume; B. a second module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels having a like-orientation joined at their edges to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels having a like-orientation; C. a third module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels which are reversely-oriented with respect to each other and are joined at their edges to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels, which are reversely-oriented with respect to each other; D. a fourth module composed of a pair of horizontal rhombic panels havng a like-orientation which are joined at their edges to a pair of vertical square panels; and E. a fifth module composed of a pair of vertical rhombic panels having a like-orientation whose edges are joined to a pair of horizontal rhombic panels having a reverse-orientation to define one convolution of a helix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said face panels are all formed of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said face panels are all formed of metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1, further including end panels attachable to the exposed edges of said face panels to enclose at least one of the modules in the structure formed thereby.
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) | 1978-10-13 | 1979-04-14 | 1979-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-13 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-13 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |