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Prismatic interlocking structural module
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-19
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A structural module is provided having at least three triangular prismatic elements arranged such that a similar quadrangular sidewall of each prismatic element forms a common quadrangular wall of the entire module.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Daniel Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48024; B65D5/48026; E; E04; E04C; E04C1/00; E04C1/39; F; F16; F16S; F16S5/00; G; G09; G09B; G09B1/00; G09B1/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A structural module comprising at least three triangular prismatic elements, each of said elements comprising at least a base and a pair of side walls, said bases of said triangular elements being in rectilinear alignment and forming a common quadrangular wall of the module with the common edge of the side walls of the elements alternating on opposite sides of the common quadrangular wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A structural module comprising at least three triangular prismatic elements, each of said elements comprising at least a base and a pair of side walls, said bases of said triangular elements being in rectilinear alignment and forming a common quadrangular wall of the module with the common edge of the side walls of the elements alternating on opposite sides of the common quadrangular wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein each module is composed of three of said triangular prismatic elements 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein each triangular prismatic element is similar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein each triangular prismatic element is equalateral.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein each triangular prismatic element is hollow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said modular units are connected in a rectilinear array.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said modular units are connected in a closed array.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein a plurality of the modular elements are connected in a pair of rectilinear arrays.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said modular element is formed from a planar rectangular sheet of material.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |