US4222208A
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Modular homes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-07
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1997-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A series of preconstructed building components consisting of: hollow foundation members generally rectangular in cross-section having a closed bottom with outwardly extending flanges resting on gravel or the like, and a generally "U" shaped plate having slots for joists to rest atop the foundation members; or a foundation of a generally "U" shaped channel having slots for joists; hollow wall cells to rest on either foundation and extend upward therefrom; plates to rest on hollow wall cells for the support of a roof; roofing panels to rest on the plates so as to form a roof for the building; and various other components, as in way of example, lintels and closure panels such as are necessary to the construction of a building.
Inventors
- 👤 George W. Ferver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:37
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A building comprising foundation modules (10), each said foundation module having two spaced sides and two spaced ends and a solid bottom and an open top defining an enclosure, said bottom extending outwardly at each side from said side walls, forming two solid outwardly directed flanges having a top surface integrally connected to said bottom forming a continuation of said bottom, said flanges, sides, ends and bottoms being integrally cast from concrete, said bottom and flanges having substantially a flat lower surface adapted to rest on a pre-leveled gravel base, said enclosure is adapted to contain a low heat conductive insulation material, said top surface of said bottom being disposed in a plane substantially parallel with the top surface of said flanges and means supporting wall members of said building on said top surface of said foundation forming said building.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A building comprising foundation modules (10), each said foundation module having two spaced sides and two spaced ends and a solid bottom and an open top defining an enclosure, said bottom extending outwardly at each side from said side walls, forming two solid outwardly directed flanges having a top surface integrally connected to said bottom forming a continuation of said bottom, said flanges, sides, ends and bottoms being integrally cast from concrete, said bottom and flanges having substantially a flat lower surface adapted to rest on a pre-leveled gravel base, said enclosure is adapted to contain a low heat conductive insulation material, said top surface of said bottom being disposed in a plane substantially parallel with the top surface of said flanges and means supporting wall members of said building on said top surface of said foundation forming said building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The closure recited in claim 1 wherein vertically spaced pressure panels are formed in said hollow between said side walls, said pressure panels being attached to said side walls providing resistance to the force of lateral loads on said module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The building recited in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said foundation modules are aligned with each other on said gravel base, the said open tops of said modules being aligned with each other, said means supporting said wall members of said building comprising, a plate (60) U-shaped in cross section resting on said open tops, said plate having spaced flanges extending downwardly along the side of said modules holding said modules in alignment with each other, said wall member resting on said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The house recited in claim 3 wherein said plates have spaced notches formed in the upper portion thereof, said notches being adapted to receive the ends of joists.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The house recited in claim 4 wherein a wall module is provided resting on said plate, said wall module having spaced sides, a closed top and closed bottom and open ends said closed bottom resting on said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The house recited in claim 5 wherein a second said U-shaped plate is supported on said wall modules, said second U-shaped plate having flanges extending along the edges of said wall modules holding said wall modules in alignment with each other.
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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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |