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Arrangement in screening of objects, especially residential houses
Assignee: Isola AS
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Filing: 1990-11-08
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Granted: 1992-04-28
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Expires: 2010-11-08
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for the protection of a building structure, especially residential houses, from the intrusion of fluids, especially unpleasant or detrimental gas, comprising by providing around a portion of the foundation wall (4) a foundation wall membrane (1) having an irregular surface, and at the top thereof being sealed (3) against the outer surface of the foundation wall, and further comprising a ventilation channel (2) which is connected to means (7, 8) for the removal of said fluids in a direction away from said foundation wall (4) and the associated basement.
Inventors
- 👤 Tore Mogstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:14
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D31/00; E02D31/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An arrangement in screening of objects, especially residential houses from intrusion of fluids, said arrangement comprising an impervious foundation wall membrane (1) having an irregular surface and which is mounted around a portion of a foundation wall (4), said wall membrane (1) being sealed (3) at the top thereof against an outer surface of said foundation wall (4) and being shaped so as to hold a ventilation channel (2) at a lower part of said wall membrane, said ventilation channel being connected to means (7, 8) for the removal of fluids in a direction away from said foundation wall (4), especially a combined removal of moisture and unpleasant detrimental gases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An arrangement in screening of objects, especially residential houses from intrusion of fluids, said arrangement comprising an impervious foundation wall membrane (1) having an irregular surface and which is mounted around a portion of a foundation wall (4), said wall membrane (1) being sealed (3) at the top thereof against an outer surface of said foundation wall (4) and being shaped so as to hold a ventilation channel (2) at a lower part of said wall membrane, said ventilation channel being connected to means (7, 8) for the removal of fluids in a direction away from said foundation wall (4), especially a combined removal of moisture and unpleasant detrimental gases.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foundation wall membrane (1) having the irregular surface, comprises a substantially horizontally arranged channel (2), arranged at the lower part (1a) of said membrane (1) and being provided with holes (2A) and being connected to a substantially vertical pipe (7) which can be connected to a fan (8), preferably for developing an underpressure between said foundation wall membrane (1) and the foundation wall (4).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the foundation wall membrane (1) is sealed against the foundation wall (4) along the upper edge portion (3) thereof around the overall foundation wall, and that the foundation wall membrane (1) is open along its lower edge (1a) which is at a lower level than the ventilation channel (2).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein the upper edge (3) of the foundation wall membrane (1) is provided just below the surface of the drainage mass 11, and that the lower edge (1a) of the foundation wall membrane (1) is provided below the inner basement floor (6).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 4, wherein between the foundation wall (4) and a footing (5) thereof there is provided a second sealing (9), and that the lower edge (1a) of the foundation wall membrane (1) on the outer side of the foundation wall (4) reaches below said inner sealing (9).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein the above system is included in a total solution for the protection of houses having basements against the intrusion of unwanted fluids, especially gases from the ground or the drainage mass, and especially radon gas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fan (8) and the associated discharge means are located or adapted such that unwanted discharged gases will have their detrimental effects reduced to a minimum.
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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) | 1995-04-28 | 1995-10-28 | 1996-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-04-28 | 1999-10-28 | 2000-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-04-28 | 2003-10-28 | 2004-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |