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US4761930A
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Grating system
Assignee: Fibergrate Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-14
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2001-12-14
Abstract
Abstract An interlock grate structure is provided which includes longitudinal load bearing span bars having lateral locating slots spaced therealong for receiving transverse tie bars and transverse tie bars having axial locking means which engage the longitudinal span bar at the point of juncture and prevent axial displacement of the tie bar relative to the span bar. A longitudinal interlock member serves to interlock the position of the transverse tie bar locking means with respect to the longitudinal span bar and in some instances provides added structural support.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E. Tepera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/30; E04C2/42; E04C2/421; E04C2/422; E04C2/423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A load bearing grate structure comprising: longitudinal span bars having top and bottom surfaces and having lateral locating slots spaced therealong, said lateral locating slots having a generally U-shaped configuration; transverse tie bars having top and bottom surfaces, said top surfaces having axial locking slots spaced therealong and said bottom surfaces being arcuate for mating with said lateral locating slots of said longitudinal span bars; longitudinal interlock members having top and bottom surfaces, said top surfaces being flat for receiving the load and said bottom surfaces including a channel; and said channel being defined by sidewalls and being disposed for receiving said top surfaces of said longitudinal span bars between said channel side walls along length thereof and for engaging said axial locking slots of said transverse tie bars on the outside of said sidewalls to form a unitary load bearing structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A load bearing grate structure comprising: longitudinal span bars having top and bottom surfaces and having lateral locating slots spaced therealong, said lateral locating slots having a generally U-shaped configuration; transverse tie bars having top and bottom surfaces, said top surfaces having axial locking slots spaced therealong and said bottom surfaces being arcuate for mating with said lateral locating slots of said longitudinal span bars; longitudinal interlock members having top and bottom surfaces, said top surfaces being flat for receiving the load and said bottom surfaces including a channel; and said channel being defined by sidewalls and being disposed for receiving said top surfaces of said longitudinal span bars between said channel side walls along length thereof and for engaging said axial locking slots of said transverse tie bars on the outside of said sidewalls to form a unitary load bearing structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The grate structure of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal interlock members are chemically bonded to said longitudinal span bars.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal span bars have a substantially T cross-sectional configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The grate structure of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal span bars and said longitudinal interlock members combine to form a load bearing member having a substantially "I" beam cross-sectional configuration.
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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) | 1991-08-09 | 1992-02-08 | 1992-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-09 | 1996-02-08 | 1996-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-09 | 2000-02-08 | 2000-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |