US4562673A
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Earthquake safety support for transportable buildings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-28
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Granted: 1986-01-07
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Expires: 2003-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A stabilizing support for mobile homes and other transportable buildings is disclosed which protects against damage caused by the building slipping off its piers in an earthquake. A base on the ground underneath the building is connected to the building frame by support arms and a stabilizer arm. In one embodiment, the support arms are connected in the form of an X. In another embodiment, two structures are connected via the stabilizer arms. Several embodiments may be constructed from the same basic components, and adjustment can be made for the varying height of buildings.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred S. Barari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:33
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D27/00; E02D27/32; E02D27/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A stabilizing support for a transportable building, the underside of the building having a plurality of parallel beams arranged to be supported above the ground, said support consisting of: a base disposed for resting on the ground, said base having a single planar vertically extending flange; a pair of rigid support arms of substantially equal length, each of the support arms extending diagonally upward from the base for attachment to a first of said plurality of parallel beams, each of the support arms having a lower end affixed to the vertically extending flange of the base and an upper end disposed to be connected to said first of said beams with both support arms in a vertical plane generally in an x-shaped configuration; and a single rigid stabilizing arm extending diagonally upward from the base to a second of said plurality of parallel beams, having one end affixed to the vertically extending flange of the base and the other end disposed to be connected to said second of said beams.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A stabilizing support for a transportable building, the underside of the building having a plurality of parallel beams arranged to be supported above the ground, said support consisting of: a base disposed for resting on the ground, said base having a single planar vertically extending flange; a pair of rigid support arms of substantially equal length, each of the support arms extending diagonally upward from the base for attachment to a first of said plurality of parallel beams, each of the support arms having a lower end affixed to the vertically extending flange of the base and an upper end disposed to be connected to said first of said beams with both support arms in a vertical plane generally in an x-shaped configuration; and a single rigid stabilizing arm extending diagonally upward from the base to a second of said plurality of parallel beams, having one end affixed to the vertically extending flange of the base and the other end disposed to be connected to said second of said beams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stabilizing support for a transportable building as in claim 1 wherein the support arms and the stabilizing arm are lengths of angle steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A stabilizing support for a transportable building as in claim 1 wherein said stabilizing arm lies in a plane orthogonal to the ground and to the plane of the support arms.
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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) | 1989-01-06 | 1989-07-08 | 1990-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-06 | 1993-07-08 | 1994-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-06 | 1997-07-08 | 1998-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |