US4073101A
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Unit and combined housing structures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract Several rings, having a predetermined diameter and spaced axially at predetermined intervals are joined by horizontal reinforcing bars to constitute a framework, and then a wall is provided surrounding this framework to form a substantially cylindrical structure. A floor is laid at the bottom of this structure and the openings at both ends of the structure are closed with a wall material. A gateway door is provided at one or both of the ends of the structure. Suitable interior fittings are also provided in the structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Yoshida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:06
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/32; E04B1/3205; E04B1/348; E04B1/34815; E04B1/3483; E04B2001/0053; E04B2001/0061; E04B2001/3223; E04B2001/3235; E04B2001/3241; E04B2001/3252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
292 words
A unit housing structure, for stationary on-site installation, comprising, in combination, plural circular rings arranged in axially spaced coaxial relation along a substantially horizontal axis; a plurality of elongated reinforcing bars extending parallel to such substantially horizontal axis and joined to the inner peripheral surfaces of all said rings at circumferentially spaced points therealong to form, with said rings, a horizontally oriented, axially elongated cylindrical framework; a horizontal floor extending chordally of said framework and supported on a pair of longitudinally extending angularly spaced reinforcing bars secured to the inner peripheries of said rings adjacent the lower portion of said framework, said floor extending throughout the length of said framework; a cylindrical side and roof wall on only the interior of said framework, said side and roof wall extending throughout the cylindrical inner periphery of said framework except for the portion thereof beneath said floor, to form a substantially cylindrical laterally enclosed body having said rings projecting radially outwardly from its outer surface; respective end walls closing the axially opposite ends of said body; at least one end wall having a door opening therein closed by an openable door; and interior fittings within said framework enclosed by said walls; said radially outwardly projecting rings protecting said side and roof wall from impacts during transportation and erection of said unit housing structure, and supporting said unit housing structure, with its axis oriented horizontally, on the ground with said side and roof wall and said floor spaced from the ground, and supporting said unit housing structure, with its axis oriented horizontally, on the radially outwardly projecting rings of adjacent said horizontally oriented unit housing structures with said side and roof wall spaced from the side and roof walls of said adjacent unit housing structures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
292 words
A unit housing structure, for stationary on-site installation, comprising, in combination, plural circular rings arranged in axially spaced coaxial relation along a substantially horizontal axis; a plurality of elongated reinforcing bars extending parallel to such substantially horizontal axis and joined to the inner peripheral surfaces of all said rings at circumferentially spaced points therealong to form, with said rings, a horizontally oriented, axially elongated cylindrical framework; a horizontal floor extending chordally of said framework and supported on a pair of longitudinally extending angularly spaced reinforcing bars secured to the inner peripheries of said rings adjacent the lower portion of said framework, said floor extending throughout the length of said framework; a cylindrical side and roof wall on only the interior of said framework, said side and roof wall extending throughout the cylindrical inner periphery of said framework except for the portion thereof beneath said floor, to form a substantially cylindrical laterally enclosed body having said rings projecting radially outwardly from its outer surface; respective end walls closing the axially opposite ends of said body; at least one end wall having a door opening therein closed by an openable door; and interior fittings within said framework enclosed by said walls; said radially outwardly projecting rings protecting said side and roof wall from impacts during transportation and erection of said unit housing structure, and supporting said unit housing structure, with its axis oriented horizontally, on the ground with said side and roof wall and said floor spaced from the ground, and supporting said unit housing structure, with its axis oriented horizontally, on the radially outwardly projecting rings of adjacent said horizontally oriented unit housing structures with said side and roof wall spaced from the side and roof walls of said adjacent unit housing structures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The unit structure as set forth in claim 16, wherein at least one window is provided in the side roof wall above said floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The unit structure as set forth in claim 16, wherein at least one window is provided in each end wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The unit structure as set forth in claim 16, wherein said walls are made of a light-transmitting material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
237 words
A unit building structure comprising, in combination, plural circular rings arranged in axially spaced coaxial relation along a substantially horizontal axis; a plurality of elongated reinforcing bars extending parallel to such substantially horizontal axis and joined to the inner peripheral surfaces of all said rings at circumferentially spaced points therealong to form, with said rings, a horizontally oriented, axially elongated cylindrical framework; a horizontal floor extending chordally of said framework and supported on a pair of angularly spaced reinforcing bars adjacent the lower portion of said framework, said floor extending throughout the length of said framework; a cylindrical side wall on the interior of said framework, said side wall extending throughout the cylindrical periphery of said framework except for the portion thereof beneath said floor, to form a substantially cylindrical laterally enclosed body having said rings projecting radially outwardly from its outer surface; respective end walls closing the axially opposite ends of said body; at least one end wall having a door opening therein closed by an openable door; and interior fittings within said framework enclosed by said walls; in combination with at least one further said unit building structure, arranged in juxtaposition to said first-mentioned unit building structure, with their radially outwardly projecting rings in contact with each other; and fastening means securing said contacting rings to each other; whereby the cylindrical side walls of the juxtaposed unit building structures define usable laterally enclosed spaced therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
237 words
A unit building structure comprising, in combination, plural circular rings arranged in axially spaced coaxial relation along a substantially horizontal axis; a plurality of elongated reinforcing bars extending parallel to such substantially horizontal axis and joined to the inner peripheral surfaces of all said rings at circumferentially spaced points therealong to form, with said rings, a horizontally oriented, axially elongated cylindrical framework; a horizontal floor extending chordally of said framework and supported on a pair of angularly spaced reinforcing bars adjacent the lower portion of said framework, said floor extending throughout the length of said framework; a cylindrical side wall on the interior of said framework, said side wall extending throughout the cylindrical periphery of said framework except for the portion thereof beneath said floor, to form a substantially cylindrical laterally enclosed body having said rings projecting radially outwardly from its outer surface; respective end walls closing the axially opposite ends of said body; at least one end wall having a door opening therein closed by an openable door; and interior fittings within said framework enclosed by said walls; in combination with at least one further said unit building structure, arranged in juxtaposition to said first-mentioned unit building structure, with their radially outwardly projecting rings in contact with each other; and fastening means securing said contacting rings to each other; whereby the cylindrical side walls of the juxtaposed unit building structures define usable laterally enclosed spaced therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A unit building structure, as claimed in claim 5, including at least three of said unit building structures arranged with their radially outwardly projecting rings in engagement with each other; at least a pair of said unit building structures being arranged on a common substantially horizontal support in side by side relation with each other; with each pair of unit building structures supporting a third unit building structure positioned thereupon in the upwardly facing recess formed therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
A unit building structure, as claimed in claim 5, in which the side walls of laterally adjacent unit building structures having their rings in contact with each other and secured to each other, are partly cut away to establish communication between the laterally adjacent unit building structures; said horizontal floor comprising a common floor extending across and between the laterally adjacent unit building structures; and a common ceiling extending between the cutaway side walls of the laterally adjacent unit building structures to span the space therebetween.
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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |