US3924367A
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Roof structure
Assignee: SOUTHWESTERN PORCELAIN Inc 201 MORROW RD SAND SPRINGS OKLA 74063 A CORP OF OKLA
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Filing: 1974-02-27
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A domed roof covering the top of a structure, as a tower silo. The roof has a plurality of panels having adjacent edges mounted into connecting ribs. Each connecting rib has grooves extended along the longitudinal length of the rib for accommodating flanges along the edges of the panels. Connectors attach the lower end of each rib to the structure. The upper ends of the panels are attached to a ring. A cover is located over the ring. A plurality of members attach the cover to the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard P Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/02; B65D90/08; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/32; E04B1/3211; E04B7/00; E04B7/08; E04B7/10; E04B7/102; E04B2001/3235; E04B2001/3241; E04B2001/3252; E04B2001/327; E04B2001/3276; E04B2001/3288
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A structure comprising: a plurality of panels anD elongated rib means connecting adjacent panels, each of said panels having outwardly directed side flanges, said flanges having continuous reversing S-curved shapes extending the length of said panels, said rib means having pockets to accommodate said flanges whereby the panels are connected to the elongated rib means, each rib means comprising an inside channel member and an outside channel member, said inside and outside channel members having side portions in engagement with each other to center the channel members relative to each other, one of said channel members having sides with offset portions forming said pockets for receipt of said continuous reversing S-curved flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A structure comprising: a plurality of panels anD elongated rib means connecting adjacent panels, each of said panels having outwardly directed side flanges, said flanges having continuous reversing S-curved shapes extending the length of said panels, said rib means having pockets to accommodate said flanges whereby the panels are connected to the elongated rib means, each rib means comprising an inside channel member and an outside channel member, said inside and outside channel members having side portions in engagement with each other to center the channel members relative to each other, one of said channel members having sides with offset portions forming said pockets for receipt of said continuous reversing S-curved flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: the outside channel member has sides with outwardly offset portions spaced from the inside channel member to form said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein: the inside channel member and the outside channel member each have sides and outwardly directed flanges at the ends of the sides, said flanges of the inside member and outside member being spaced from each other providing mouths for said pockets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 including: means to connect the inside channel member to the outside channel member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 including: means adjacent the upper ends of said panels, means for fastening the panels to said means adjacent the upper end of the panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 5 including: cover means located over the means adjacent the upper ends of the panels and the upper ends of the panels, and means to attach the cover means to said means located adjacent the upper ends of the panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein: the means adjacent the upper ends of the panels is a ring member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1 including: a rib means having a strip member, a panel located adjacent said strip member, and means for connecting said panel to said strip member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
A structure comprising: a plurality of panels and elongated rib means connecting adjacent panels, each of said panels having outwardly directed side flanges, each rib means having an inside channel member, an outside channel member, means for connecting the inside channel member with the outside channel member, said inside channel member and outside channel member having side portions in engagement with each other to center the channel members relative to each other, said inside channel member and said outside channel member each having outwardly tapering sides with the outside channel member nested over parallel portions of the inside channel member, said means attaching the channel members together to hold said sides in surface engagement with each other, the sides of said outside channel member having outwardly offset portions providing side pockets between said channel members, said flanges of said panels being located in said side pockets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
A structure comprising: a plurality of panels and elongated rib means connecting adjacent panels, each of said panels having outwardly directed side flanges, each rib means having an inside channel member, an outside channel member, means for connecting the inside channel member with the outside channel member, said inside channel member and outside channel member having side portions in engagement with each other to center the channel members relative to each other, said inside channel member and said outside channel member each having outwardly tapering sides with the outside channel member nested over parallel portions of the inside channel member, said means attaching the channel members together to hold said sides in surface engagement with each other, the sides of said outside channel member having outwardly offset portions providing side pockets between said channel members, said flanges of said panels being located in said side pockets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 9 wherein: the channel members of the rib means are curved, said panels being curved to conform to the channel members of the rib means, said side flanges of said panels located in said pockets having continuous reversing S-curved shapes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 10 wherein: said inside channel member and said outside channel member each have outwardly directed flanges on the ends of said sides, said flanges being spaced from each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 9 including: means adjacent the upper ends of said panels, and means for fastening the panels to said means adjacent the upper ends of said panels.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure of claim 12 including: cover means located over the means adjacent the upper ends of the panels and the upper ends of the panels, and means to attach the cover means to said means located adjacent the upper ends of the panels.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 9 wherein: the lower ends of the channel members have a downwardly directed projection, said projection having means to accommodate a structure to fasten the rib means to a support.
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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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |