US4282693A
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Prefabricated house
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-10
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1999-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A prefabricated house is provided which includes wall and corner support posts erected on a foundation, which posts are connected in their upper portions by frame members and carry wall elements. Each of the posts are formed of an inner and an outer stud which are clamped together with a fishplate mounted at the foundation, in such a manner as to also clamp the vertical edges of the wall elements supported thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Merklinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:52
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B2/70; E04B2/706; E04B2/707; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04H; E04H1/00; E04H1/02; E04B1/2604; E04B2001/268; E04B2001/2684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
Prefabricated house with wall and corner support posts erected on a foundation, these posts being connected in their upper zone by frames, as well as with wall elements inserted between the wall posts and corner posts, respectively, wherein each post includes: a baseplate, baseplate connecting means for connecting the baseplate to the foundation, at least one vertical fishplate connected to the baseplate, at least one inner stud and one outer stud, and attaching means fixedly secured to said fishplate and extending therefrom in opposing directions for detachably attaching the inner and outer studs to the fishplate independently of each other and with a wall element clamped along its vertical sides between respectively one inner stud and one outer stud.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
Prefabricated house with wall and corner support posts erected on a foundation, these posts being connected in their upper zone by frames, as well as with wall elements inserted between the wall posts and corner posts, respectively, wherein each post includes: a baseplate, baseplate connecting means for connecting the baseplate to the foundation, at least one vertical fishplate connected to the baseplate, at least one inner stud and one outer stud, and attaching means fixedly secured to said fishplate and extending therefrom in opposing directions for detachably attaching the inner and outer studs to the fishplate independently of each other and with a wall element clamped along its vertical sides between respectively one inner stud and one outer stud.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein the baseplate is constructed as a triangular plate and has three passage bores arranged at the corners of a triangle, and wherein said baseplate connecting means includes threaded stay bolts fixedly anchorable within the foundation and extendible into said passage bores, and with connecting nuts for adjustments in height of the triangular plate with respect to the stay bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means includes threaded connecting bolts, and wherein the inner and outer studs are braceable against the fishplate by means of the threaded connecting bolts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein the attaching means includes threaded connecting bolts, and wherein the inner studs and the outer studs are braceable by means of the threaded bolts common to both inner and outer studs, which threaded bolts penetrate the fishplate and are nonrotatably and non-displaceably connected to the fishplate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein one of the inner and outer studs respectively has a groove on an end face facing the fishplate; and wherein the fishplate engages into the groove in a flush manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein the frames comprise an inner frame member and an outer frame member clamped from the inside and the outside of the inner and outer studs, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 6, wherein the wall elements are sealingly clamped along their topsides between the outer and inner frame members and are sealed along their undersides with respect to the foundation by means of a flooring plaster.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Prefabricated house according to one of claims 6, wherein roller blinds are inserted in an interspace between the inner and outer frame members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 8, wherein a recess open at the topside and intended for the roller blind is provided on the outside of the wall elements; and wherein guide means for the roller blind are arranged along the lateral boundaries of the recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein a gap, closed off by the inner and outer studs, exists between neighboring wall elements when in assembled position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, further comprising inner walls formed of room divider elements shapematingly inserted between a pair of the posts; wherein the room divider elements have grooves along their narrow sides; and wherein the inner studs on the insides facing the room divider elements have strips adapted to matingly engage the grooves.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 11, wherein the strips are placed on the insides of the inner studs and are secured by means of a groove and tongue connection.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, 3 or 11 wherein the corner posts each have a baseplate with two of said fishplates arranged in mutual inclination in correspendence with the corner angle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 13, wherein the corner posts each have a single inner stud which can be clamped in position by means of both fishplates, and wherein the threaded bolts of at least one of the fishplates are detachable.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 14, wherein an angular molding, the angle legs of which have a thickness corresponding to the wall elements, is placed in front of the outer edge of the inner stud of respective corner posts, this angular molding being overlapped by both outer studs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 14, wherein an outer stud having an angular cross section is placed in front of each of the wall elements braced against a corner post, one leg of this outer stud being supported on the inner stud.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 13, wherein an angular molding, the angle legs of which have a thickness corresponding to the wall elements, is placed in front of the outer edge of the inner stud of respective corner posts, this angular molding being overlapped by both outer studs.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 13, wherein an outer stud having an angular cross section is placed in front of each of the wall elements braced against a corner post, one leg of this outer stud being supported on the inner stud.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
73 words
Prefabricated house according to any one of claims 3, or 4, or 5, wherein the baseplate is constructed as a triangular plate and has three passage bores arranged at the corners of a triangle, and wherein said baseplate connecting means includes threaded stay bolts fixedly anchorable within the foundation and extendible into said passage bores, and with connecting nuts for adjustments in height of the triangular plate with respect to the stay bolt.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 1, wherein said inner and outer studs are wood members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
Prefabricated house according to claim 20, wherein said baseplate is a metal member.
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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |