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US7010893B2
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Concrete floor, particularly a temperature concrete floor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-05-14
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Granted: 2006-03-14
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Expires: 2023-05-14
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a concrete floor, particularly a temperable concrete floor, containing an upper side and an underside, containing first concrete-free spaces, particularly cavities, that comprise at least one first wall surface, particularly two, three, four or more wall surfaces, along at least one section, said at least one first wall surface being essentially planar, concave, convex or corrugated or denticulate and being aligned not essentially parallel or perpendicular to the underside and/or upper side of the concrete floor, and containing second concrete-free spaces, particularly second cavities, whereby the first concrete-free spaces, particularly two, three, four or a plurality of first concrete-free spaces, and the second concrete-free spaces are arranged in the concrete floor in alternating succession, at least in sections, and, in particular, connectible to one another or connected to one another, whereby said first concrete-free spaces have a larger maximum diameter in crossection than said second concrete-free spaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerold Bernhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:04
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B5/00; E04B5/48; E04B5/16; E04B5/32; E04B5/326; F; F24; F24D; F24D3/00; F24D3/12; F24D3/14; F24D3/146; F24D2220/00; F24D2220/006; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an underside with concrete in between; in said concrete a plurality of first concrete-free spaces each having at least two wall surfaces, said at least two wall surfaces being aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side; a plurality of second concrete-free spaces in said concrete communicating with and spacing apart said first concrete-free spaces to form a substantially straight line segment of said first and second concrete-free spaces; a plurality of said segments substantially parallel to each other and with the first concrete-free spaces being substantially aligned across from each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments; and said first concrete-free spaces having a maximum diameter in cross-section larger than a maximum diameter in cross-section of said second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an underside with concrete in between; in said concrete a plurality of first concrete-free spaces each having at least two wall surfaces, said at least two wall surfaces being aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side; a plurality of second concrete-free spaces in said concrete communicating with and spacing apart said first concrete-free spaces to form a substantially straight line segment of said first and second concrete-free spaces; a plurality of said segments substantially parallel to each other and with the first concrete-free spaces being substantially aligned across from each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments; and said first concrete-free spaces having a maximum diameter in cross-section larger than a maximum diameter in cross-section of said second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces have a polygon-shaped cross-section and at least four wall surfaces, tapering end portions where they join with the second concrete-free spaces, and none of said at least four wall surfaces being parallel or perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free space is defined by a first conduit section, said first conduit section having four substantially planar wall surfaces and at least one rounded off edge between two of the wall surfaces, and none of said four wall surfaces being substantially parallel or perpendicular to at least one of the under side and upper side of the concrete floor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A concrete floor according to claim 3 wherein a parallel wall surface is provided between each of two of said four wall surfaces which is substantially parallel to at least one of the upper side and under side of the concrete floor, and wherein each of said parallel wall surfaces has a concave indentation pointing inwardly towards said first concrete-free space.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the concrete-free spaces contain a plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces alternate with the second concrete-free spaces at least in sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free space is defined by a first conduit section having a polygon-shaped cross-section, and between successive first conduit sections a second conduit section substantially circular in cross-section is provided defining said second concrete-free space, said second conduit section joining the successive first conduit sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein first concrete-free space is defined by a polygon-shaped first conduit section having four planar walls, none of which are parallel or perpendicular to at least one of said upper side and under side of the concrete floor, and wherein the first conduit section has an upper half joined to a lower half at a flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free space is formed by a polygon-shaped first conduit section and wherein successive first conduit sections are joined by respective second conduit sections and wherein the first conduit section has a central wide portion and tapering down sections leading from the central wide portion to the second conduit sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the concrete-free spaces contain at least one of a gas and a fluid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first and second concrete-free spaces comprise a conduit system having at least first and second conduit sections, and an admission opening and a discharge opening being provided to said conduit system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces are defined by respective first conduit sections, said first conduit sections having a plurality of wall surfaces, at least one of which has successive indentations separated by respective protrusions, said indentations and protrusions being substantially parallel to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces are defined by respective first conduit sections having a quadrangular cross-section and rounded-off edges between wall surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the second concrete-free spaces are defined by respective second conduit sections which are substantially round in cross-section and which link the first concrete-free spaces to the second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first and second concrete-free spaces are defined by respective first and second conduit sections that alternate in succession and are arranged along a straight line to form a segment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The concrete floor according to claim 15 wherein at least two of said segments are connected by a curved conduit section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
the concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein a reinforcement is present in the concrete floor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first and second concrete-free spaces comprise respective first and second metal conduit sections.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first and second concrete-free spaces comprise respective first and second conduit sections formed of plastic.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces are formed by respective first conduit sections having at least one wall surface having successive protrusions and indentations.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
The concrete floor according to claim 1 wherein the first concrete-free spaces are defined by respective first conduit sections, each conduit section comprising a lower part and an upper part connected by a flange along opposite side edges of the lower and upper parts.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
160 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an under side; a plurality of first conduit sections connected by respective second conduit sections to form a substantially straight line segment, said first conduit sections having a maximum cross-sectional diameter larger than a maximum cross-sectional diameter of the second conduit sections, a plurality of said straight line segments substantially parallel to each other, and said plurality of said segments forming a conduit system having at least one admission opening and at least one discharge opening, wherein said first and second conduit sections define respective first and second concrete-free spaces, and wherein each of said first conduit sections has tapering end portions connected to said second conduit sections, and at least two wall surfaces which are not parallel and not perpendicular to said upper side and under side, and wherein the first conduit sections are substantially aligned with each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
160 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an under side; a plurality of first conduit sections connected by respective second conduit sections to form a substantially straight line segment, said first conduit sections having a maximum cross-sectional diameter larger than a maximum cross-sectional diameter of the second conduit sections, a plurality of said straight line segments substantially parallel to each other, and said plurality of said segments forming a conduit system having at least one admission opening and at least one discharge opening, wherein said first and second conduit sections define respective first and second concrete-free spaces, and wherein each of said first conduit sections has tapering end portions connected to said second conduit sections, and at least two wall surfaces which are not parallel and not perpendicular to said upper side and under side, and wherein the first conduit sections are substantially aligned with each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
40 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein substantially an entire region of said concrete floor is filled with cement except for said first and second concrete-free spaces, and wherein said concrete floor comprises a floor story of a building.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein the concrete floor has a substantially isotropic mechanical behavior.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein the first conduit sections lie between successive second conduit sections.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein the first conduit section comprises four walls, none of which are parallel or perpendicular to at least one of said upper side and under side of said floor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein the concrete floor comprises a floor story in a building and said concrete floor is tempered.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
32 words
The concrete floor according to claim 22 wherein the floor comprises a building story floor and the first and second conduit sections carry at least one of a heating and cooling medium.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
167 words
A concrete floor heating or cooling system, comprising: a concrete slab having parallel upper and under sides; within the concrete slab a plurality of first conduit sections connected by second conduit sections, the first conduit sections having a maximum inner diameter larger than a maximum inner diameter of the second conduit sections; the second conduit sections joining the first conduit sections; an admission opening and a discharge opening through which at least one of a heating or cooling medium flows; the second conduit sections joined to the first conduit sections forming a straight line segment, a plurality of said straight line segments being provided parallel to each other, and the first conduit sections and adjacent segments being aligned with each other in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments; and each of the first conduit sections having at least two wall surfaces which are aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
167 words
A concrete floor heating or cooling system, comprising: a concrete slab having parallel upper and under sides; within the concrete slab a plurality of first conduit sections connected by second conduit sections, the first conduit sections having a maximum inner diameter larger than a maximum inner diameter of the second conduit sections; the second conduit sections joining the first conduit sections; an admission opening and a discharge opening through which at least one of a heating or cooling medium flows; the second conduit sections joined to the first conduit sections forming a straight line segment, a plurality of said straight line segments being provided parallel to each other, and the first conduit sections and adjacent segments being aligned with each other in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments; and each of the first conduit sections having at least two wall surfaces which are aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the first and second conduit sections form a conduit system comprising segments and connecting curved sections, and wherein the concrete slab has upper and lower reinforcements and the conduit system is positioned between the upper and lower reinforcements.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the first conduit section is substantially quadrangular with four principle main walls, none of said four main walls being perpendicular or parallel to the upper and under sides of the floor.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the second conduit sections are substantially round in cross-section and couple the first conduit sections together.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein each first conduit section has tapered ends adjoined to respective second conduit sections and wherein the second conduit sections couple to each other to form at least one segment of the conduit system.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the first and second conduit sections comprise metal.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the first and second conduit sections comprise plastic.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system according to claim 29 wherein the segments being joined by a curved section.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
185 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an under side with concrete in between; in said concrete a plurality of first concrete-free spaces each having at least one wall surface which is aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said underside and upper side; a plurality of second concrete-free spaces in said concrete communicating with and spacing apart said first concrete-free spaces to form a substantially straight line segment of said first and second concrete-free spaces; a plurality of said segments substantially parallel to each other and with the first concrete-free spaces being substantially aligned across from each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments, and wherein said at least one wall surface of the first concrete-free space of one line segment running in a direction substantially the same as a direction of the at least one wall surface of the adjacent first concrete-free space of the adjacent line segment; and said first concrete-free spaces having a maximum diameter in cross-section larger than a maximum diameter in cross-section of said second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
185 words
A concrete floor, comprising: an upper side and an under side with concrete in between; in said concrete a plurality of first concrete-free spaces each having at least one wall surface which is aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said underside and upper side; a plurality of second concrete-free spaces in said concrete communicating with and spacing apart said first concrete-free spaces to form a substantially straight line segment of said first and second concrete-free spaces; a plurality of said segments substantially parallel to each other and with the first concrete-free spaces being substantially aligned across from each other in a direction perpendicular to a direction of said straight line segments, and wherein said at least one wall surface of the first concrete-free space of one line segment running in a direction substantially the same as a direction of the at least one wall surface of the adjacent first concrete-free space of the adjacent line segment; and said first concrete-free spaces having a maximum diameter in cross-section larger than a maximum diameter in cross-section of said second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
A concrete floor of claim 37 wherein said first concrete-free spaces having tapering end portions connected to said second concrete-free spaces.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
31 words
A floor of claim 37 wherein at least four wall surfaces are provided aligned substantially not parallel and not perpendicular to at least one of said under side and upper side.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
A floor of claim 37 wherein the first concrete-free spaces have walls with inwardly and outwardly extending portions.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
20 words
A floor of claim 37 wherein a top and bottom of each first concrete-free space has two substantially parallel ridges.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
59 words
A floor of claim 37 wherein the first and second concrete-free spaces are formed by metal conduits, the segments are connected together, and an inlet and outlet is provided for at least one of cooling or heating medium to be passed through the conduits to at least one of heat or a cool region adjacent to the concrete floor.
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