US4011697A
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Building construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-08
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A storage/utility building comprises one or more modular arches with sidewall, mid roof and top roof panels on a skeletal structure defining a truss-free gambrel construction as a whole which can support at least 100 lbs. per sq. ft. live load, and substantially more, and more particularly comprises in the skeletal frame two end gambrel arches made up of framing members of bent sheet metal or extruded form with spanning purlins between the two end frames, the purlins also being of bent sheet metal or extruded form.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Fedolfi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B1/32; E04B1/3205; E04B2001/2466; E04B2001/2472; E04B2001/2481; E04B2001/2493; E04B2001/3235; E04B2001/3241; E04B2001/3252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A building structure module for defining a roofed-over, walled enclosure and supporting at least one hundred pounds per square foot live load, comprising, means defining a supporting skeleton of girts arrayed as gambrel arch frames at two ends of the module, and wherein the girts of the end frames of each gambrel arch are secured end to end and comprise overlapping girt end faces with a higher one resting on a lower one at each angle bend of the gambrel arch to distribute roof loading, and further comprising, means defining horizontal purlins interconnecting the frames, the girts and purlins being arranged in a truss-free gambrel arch and overlaid with essentially end-to-end arrayed panels of at least 50,000 psi yield strength, along the side wall, mid roof and top roof sections of the gambrel arch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A building structure module for defining a roofed-over, walled enclosure and supporting at least one hundred pounds per square foot live load, comprising, means defining a supporting skeleton of girts arrayed as gambrel arch frames at two ends of the module, and wherein the girts of the end frames of each gambrel arch are secured end to end and comprise overlapping girt end faces with a higher one resting on a lower one at each angle bend of the gambrel arch to distribute roof loading, and further comprising, means defining horizontal purlins interconnecting the frames, the girts and purlins being arranged in a truss-free gambrel arch and overlaid with essentially end-to-end arrayed panels of at least 50,000 psi yield strength, along the side wall, mid roof and top roof sections of the gambrel arch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Building structure module in accordance with claim 1 wherein the panels are shaped to provide air spaces at overlapping ends to avoid condensation within the arch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Building structure in accordance with claim 1 comprising at least two such modules, longitudinally aligned and connected end to end at respective adjacent end frames thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
Building structure in accordance with claim 3 and further comprising means for converting the adjacent end frame members of adjacent modules into box/I beams each of which comprises the base of the I beam forming a U-form end of the box beam which extends away from the I beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Building structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein the purlins engage the girts at said angle bends and have two walls conforming to bent edges of said girts.
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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |