US4270872A
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Structural joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-10
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1999-04-10
Abstract
Abstract This device relates to a structural material or joint comprising the combination of: a connector capable of connecting a rectangular pipe in an arbitrary direction, a spacer possible to insert into a penetrating hole perforated in the connector, a rectangular pipe which can be connected with a joint rod of the connector, and a pipe which is possible to install to the spacer. Especially, the structural material or joint according to this device relates to those capable of assembling the structures such as wall face in the shop and inside and outside the house, shelf of the ceiling etc., ornamental materials and the skeleton for the wall face and the like briefly and solidly.
Inventors
- 👤 Kesaomi Kiyosawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/044; F16B7/0446; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/28; F16B12/30; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; F16B2200/40; F16B2200/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
A structural joint formed of a plurality of selectively interconnected components, said components including: a connector (A) comprising a base portion (1) and a joint rod (2) protruding from the base portion, the base portion having an opening (3) passing therethrough; a pipe (B) having a portion thereof engageable with said joint rod to thereby connect the pipe with said connector; a first spacer (C) for interconnecting a rectangular pipe (D) to said connector, said spacer having an internally threaded leg (4) insertable into said opening, a flange (5) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, and a skirt part (6) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening; a rectangular pipe (D) having a portion thereof engageable with said skirt part to thereby connect said rectangular pipe to said connector; a second spacer (E) for interconnecting a round pipe (F) to said connector, said second spacer having an internally threaded leg (8) insertable into said opening, a flange (9) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, and a skirt part (10) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening; a round pipe (F) having a portion thereof engageable with said skirt part of said second spacer to thereby connect said round pipe to said connector; and a bolt (G) insertable through said opening and having a threaded portion (11) engageable with the internally threaded portion of the leg of one of said first and said second spacers to thereby secure the engaged spacer to said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
275 words
A structural joint formed of a plurality of selectively interconnected components, said components including: a connector (A) comprising a base portion (1) and a joint rod (2) protruding from the base portion, the base portion having an opening (3) passing therethrough; a pipe (B) having a portion thereof engageable with said joint rod to thereby connect the pipe with said connector; a first spacer (C) for interconnecting a rectangular pipe (D) to said connector, said spacer having an internally threaded leg (4) insertable into said opening, a flange (5) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, and a skirt part (6) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening; a rectangular pipe (D) having a portion thereof engageable with said skirt part to thereby connect said rectangular pipe to said connector; a second spacer (E) for interconnecting a round pipe (F) to said connector, said second spacer having an internally threaded leg (8) insertable into said opening, a flange (9) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, and a skirt part (10) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening; a round pipe (F) having a portion thereof engageable with said skirt part of said second spacer to thereby connect said round pipe to said connector; and a bolt (G) insertable through said opening and having a threaded portion (11) engageable with the internally threaded portion of the leg of one of said first and said second spacers to thereby secure the engaged spacer to said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A structural joint according to claim 1, further comprising a convex ring (a) inserted into said opening, said ring forming an abutment surface, said bolt having a head positionable in contact with said abutment surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
273 words
An assembly of components for forming a composite structure by selectively interconnecting rectangular and round pipes, the components including: a connector (A) comprising a base portion (1) and a joint rod (2) protruding from the base portion, the base portion having an opening (3) passing therethrough, the joint rod being engageable by a portion of a pipe to connect the pipe with said connector; a first spacer (C) for interconnecting a rectangular pipe (D) to said connector, said spacer having an internally threaded leg (4) insertable into said opening, a flange (5) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, and a skirt part (6) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, the skirt part being engageable by a portion of a rectangular pipe to connect the pipe with said connector; a second spacer (E) for interconnecting a round pipe (F) to said connector, said second spacer having an internally threaded leg (8) insertable into said opening, a flange (9) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, and a skirt part (10) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, the skirt part of said second spacer being engageable by a portion of a round pipe to connect the round pipe with said connector; and a bolt (G) insertable through said opening and having a threaded portion (11) engageable with the internally threaded portion of the leg of one of said first and said second spacers to thereby secure the engaged spacer to said connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
273 words
An assembly of components for forming a composite structure by selectively interconnecting rectangular and round pipes, the components including: a connector (A) comprising a base portion (1) and a joint rod (2) protruding from the base portion, the base portion having an opening (3) passing therethrough, the joint rod being engageable by a portion of a pipe to connect the pipe with said connector; a first spacer (C) for interconnecting a rectangular pipe (D) to said connector, said spacer having an internally threaded leg (4) insertable into said opening, a flange (5) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, and a skirt part (6) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg into said opening, the skirt part being engageable by a portion of a rectangular pipe to connect the pipe with said connector; a second spacer (E) for interconnecting a round pipe (F) to said connector, said second spacer having an internally threaded leg (8) insertable into said opening, a flange (9) abutting with said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, and a skirt part (10) projecting away from said connector upon insertion of said leg of said second spacer into said opening, the skirt part of said second spacer being engageable by a portion of a round pipe to connect the round pipe with said connector; and a bolt (G) insertable through said opening and having a threaded portion (11) engageable with the internally threaded portion of the leg of one of said first and said second spacers to thereby secure the engaged spacer to said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly of components according to claim 3, further comprising a convex ring (a) inserted into said opening, said ring forming an abutment surface, said bolt having a head positionable in contact with said abutment surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
An assembly of components according to claim 3, wherein the skirt part of each of said spacers has an axially extending passageway formed therein having a size greater than the diameter of the threaded portion of the legs of said spacers, said bolt having an enlarged head and being insertable through the passageway of one spacer so that the head contacts a portion of the leg of one spacer with the threaded portion of the bolt extending through the opening in said connector and engaging the threaded portion of the leg of another spacer to thereby connect two spacers to said connector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |