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Shield for building foundation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-07-08
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2008-07-08
Abstract
Abstract Foundation shield impervious to radon, consisting of a first layer of polymer sheet, a second layer of metal foil, and a third layer of polymer sheet, the three layers being laminated together with the second layer sandwiched between the first and second layers.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Ekroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/0007; E02; E02D; E02D31/00; E02D31/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Shield for building foundation, comprising: (a) a concrete slab having upper and lower horizontal surfaces, (b) a rectangular configuration of concrete walls resting on and extending vertically from the upper surface of the slab, each wall having a substantial horizontal upper surface adopted to receive building sills, (c) a sheet consisting of a lamination of metal sheet and high strength polymer, the sheet extending over one surface of the slab, extending over one surface of each wall, and extending over the upper end surfaces of each wall to provide a gas-proof enclosure around the foundation, which enclosure is open at the top, wherein the sheet lies over the lower surface of the slab, over the outer vertical surface of the walls, and extends inwardly over the upper end surfaces of the walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Shield for building foundation, comprising: (a) a concrete slab having upper and lower horizontal surfaces, (b) a rectangular configuration of concrete walls resting on and extending vertically from the upper surface of the slab, each wall having a substantial horizontal upper surface adopted to receive building sills, (c) a sheet consisting of a lamination of metal sheet and high strength polymer, the sheet extending over one surface of the slab, extending over one surface of each wall, and extending over the upper end surfaces of each wall to provide a gas-proof enclosure around the foundation, which enclosure is open at the top, wherein the sheet lies over the lower surface of the slab, over the outer vertical surface of the walls, and extends inwardly over the upper end surfaces of the walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Shield for building foundation as recited in claim 1, wherein a reinforcing element overlies the sheet along the upper end of the walls an extends downwardly over, the sheet along the outer surfaces of the walls to below ground level.
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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) | 1993-03-12 | 1993-09-11 | 1994-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-09-11 | 1998-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-12 | 2001-09-11 | 2002-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |