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Structural assembly system
Assignee: Tac Fast Systems SA
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Filing: 1988-11-07
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Granted: 1990-12-04
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Expires: 2008-11-07
Abstract
Abstract Re-attachable structural assemblies incorporating complementary area fastening elements comprising hook and loop elements over extended rigid contact surfaces between structural members of an assembly are disclosed for use in the construction industry in relation to: temporary formwork for casting concrete; precast concrete components for permanent installation of finished surfaces; and, fabricated floor and wall systems including joists, sub-floors, and floor covering surface units. The use of synthetic hook and loop attachment systems affords significant savings in time, labor, and frequently in materials, particularly in the temporary formwork application.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R. Pacione
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:26
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G17/00; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/16; E04B1/167; E04B1/168; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/04; E04B5/10; E04B5/12; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/088; E04F13/0882; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/02133; E04F15/02138; E04G11/00; E04G11/36; E04G11/48; E04G11/50; E04G9/00; E04G9/02; E04G2011/505; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A building construction comprising a plurality of rigid components for assembly in layered, substantially planar facing relation wherein: a first component comprises a sheet member manufactured having a first part of a hook and loop fastening system substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across at least a first surface of the sheet member; and a second such component comprises a support member manufactured having a second part of a hook and loop fastening system of complementary attachability to the first part and substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across at least a second surface of the support member, wherein the first and second components may be sized on site and detachably engage each other in the building construction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A building construction comprising a plurality of rigid components for assembly in layered, substantially planar facing relation wherein: a first component comprises a sheet member manufactured having a first part of a hook and loop fastening system substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across at least a first surface of the sheet member; and a second such component comprises a support member manufactured having a second part of a hook and loop fastening system of complementary attachability to the first part and substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across at least a second surface of the support member, wherein the first and second components may be sized on site and detachably engage each other in the building construction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The building construction as set forth in claim 1, having a plurality of construction layers, having the parts of the hook and loop system between more than one pair of interfaces of the construction layers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The building construction as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a removable covering layer secured in detachable, substantially concealing relation to the sheet member along a third surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The building construction as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first component comprises a ceiling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The building construction as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first component comprises a floor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The building construction of claim 1 wherein the first surface is substantially planar, the second surface is substantially planar and the first and second surfaces are substantially horizontal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The building construction as set forth in claim 5, wherein the sheet member is a wall sheathing member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The building construction of claim 6 wherein the sheet member is a floor panel having a first part of a hook and loop fastening system substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across an upper surface, for attachment of a carpet thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
The building construction of claim 6 wherein the sheet member is a sheathing member and the support member is a joist member, the joist member having a second part of a hook and loop fastening system substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across a third surface opposing the second surface, the second component further comprises a plurality of joist members, and a third component comprises a plurality of beam members having a first part of a hook and loop fastening system of complimentary attachability to the second part of the third surface substantially uniformly adhering to, covering and supported across at least a fourth surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
The building construction of claim 9, wherein the first component further comprises a plurality of sheathing members having mutually substantially abutting edges and each sheathing member having a first part of a hook and loop fastening system, substantially uniformly supported across an upper surface; and wherein the construction further comprises an overlay cover having a lower surface substantially covered with a second part of a hook and loop fastening system of complementary attachability to the first part of the upper surface, secured to the upper surface of the sheathing members and located to cover the abutting edges to preclude liquid concrete from entering the area of the abutting edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The building construction of claim 10 wherein an upper surface of the overlay cover comprises attachment means to enable bonding of the overlay cover with the concrete when cast thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The building construction of claim 10 wherein an upper surface of the overlay cover comprises release means to preclude bonding of the overlay cover with the concrete when cast thereon and to facilitate removal of the overlay cover from the concrete when the concrete is set.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The building construction of claim 1 wherein the first surface is substantially planar, the second surface is substantially planar and the first and second surfaces are similarly inclined.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The building construction of claim 13 wherein the sheet member is a sheathing member and the second component is a stud member and the first and second components are elements of a prefabricated wall structure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The building construction of claim 14 wherein the prefabricated wall structure is a partition wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The building construction of claim 1 wherein each component is of generally uniform cross-section at areas where it may be required to be cut.
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