Class 14/13 - Structure

Subclass of Class 14 - Bridges
Definition: Subject matter comprising structure of the members individually
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 01/15/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7318303	Architectural system incorporating a hyperstrut spine A node-and-strut structure is made so as to include a “hyperstrut spine” of at least 6 to 10 similar “vertebrae.” Each such vertebra includes one “left-hand strut,” one “right-hand strut,” and one “primary” node rigidly engaging a proximal portio...	01/15/2008
7275348	Precast, prestressed concrete truss A precast, prestressed concrete truss which spans between exterior columns and forms an interior or exterior load bearing wall of a building. The truss includes top and bottom chords interconnected by at least one web member. Prestressed reinforcing members in the t...	10/02/2007
7240387	Ornamental bridge kit An ornamental bridge kit includes a frame having a first and second side beams (10, 12) of a length that may fit within a shipping container. The frame further includes a plurality of transverse braces (16) spanning between the internal surface of the ...	07/10/2007
7146672	Tunable load sharing arch bridge A method and apparatus for adjusting the live and dead load balance between the arches of an arch bridge and the truss girder that supports the bridge deck. The method is achieved by providing a tension equalizing member across the bottom chord of the truss girder w...	12/12/2006
7093457	Annular cooler pallet construction A pallet construction for an annular cooler forms a gas permeable surface for supporting and transporting material during processing thereof. The pallet construction includes a pallet deck having a series of substantially parallel rows of spaced apart elongated slot...	08/22/2006
7062811	Collapsible bridge and method of making and using same A collapsible bridge has two track girders constructed as truss girders with a triangular cross-section. A chord profile is provided at each triangulation point and two corners of the triangular cross-section are situated at the same level with the third corner situ...	06/20/2006
7010890	Precast, prestressed concrete truss A precast, prestressed concrete truss which spans between exterior columns and forms an interior or exterior load bearing wall of a building. The truss includes top and bottom chords interconnected by at least one web member. Prestressed reinforcing members in the t...	03/14/2006
6993881	Joist assembly and chord for use in such joist assembly A joist assembly having a top chord with a slot formed therein, a bottom chord with a slot formed therein, and a tubular member of serpentine configuration having an upper portion received within the slot of the top chord and a lower portion received within the slot...	02/07/2006
6892410	Reinforcement structure of truss bridge or arch bridge Through co-action between auxiliary triangular structural frames, which are each constructed at opposite ends of a truss girder or arch girder, and a cable stretched between the auxiliary triangular structural frames, an upwardly directed force is exerted to the tru...	05/17/2005
6804927	Lattice panel structures A modular system for the construction of a lattice panel for a bridge, comprises first and second chord members (20, 28) and a plurality of web members (1). Each web member comprises three legs forming a triangle. One leg (2) extends perpendicul...	10/19/2004
6631530	Modular bridge apparatus A modular bridge apparatus includes a self-supporting truss section that can be lifted and transported as a structural unit. The modular bridge has left and right longitudinally extending trusses. Each truss section is made of an upper longitudinal chord ...	10/14/2003
6591567	Lightweight fiber reinforced polymer composite modular panel A modular fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) module that interlocks with other similarly designed modules. Specifically, each FRP module has a female, receiver, end and a male, inserter, end such that the inserter of a first FRP module interlocks with, or "sn...	07/15/2003
6539571	System for constructing lattice panel bridges A system for use in constructing a lattice panel bridge, includes a plurality of substantially rectangular prefabricated steel lattice panels joined in end to end relationship to form a main girder for the bridge. Each panel comprises an upper chord, a lo...	04/01/2003
6493895	Truss enhanced bridge girder A truss for distributing a maximum bending moment normally occurring at a midpoint region of a girder (430) includes a first truss segment member (505) having first and second ends, a second truss segment member (420) having first and second ends, a third...	12/17/2002
6481176	Storage roof truss Abstract: The storage roof truss has a non-triangular central opening to provide greater storage space. Truss chords and webs are arranged to provide a central opening with a horizontal bottom and vertical lower sides. This allows more usable storage spac...	11/19/2002
6374445	Tension rod for use as a chord for bridges Tension rod for use as a chord for bridges, having a middle part consisting of fiber composite material and having ends consisting of metallic material. The middle and end parts are connected by a glued tapered overlap....	04/23/2002
6308357	Bridge A bridge for walking on is made from surfaces and from a handrail assigned to the surfaces. The handrail includes hollow section segments which have at least one longitudinal groove for connecting to struts, walls or the like....	10/30/2001
6182319	Arrangement on which it is possible to walk and/or drive In the case of an arrangement on which it is possible to walk and/or drive and which is intended for bridging over and/or under, for example, roads, comprising a bottom member (1) which is connected, via cross-struts (2), to handrails (10) and/or a top fl...	02/06/2001
6101781	Beam structure and constructions using the same A beam structure designed to be subjected to at least one bending load defining therealong an envelope curve of bending moments (C1, C2) comprising at least one first portion in which the bending moments are of a first sign, at least...	08/15/2000
5920936	Hinge couplings for the side walls of a trough bridge A trough bridge is composed of a plurality of interconnected bridge sections each formed of a roadway deck segment and side wall segments located at opposite sides of the roadway deck segment. An articulation for pivotally attaching the side wall segments...	07/13/1999
5727272	Composite structure, especially bridge The composite structure made of wood and reinforced concrete can be used for bridges, roofs etc. In a bridge, a plate of reinforced concrete carries the roadway and rests on a truss comprising lower and upper chords, transversal girders and struts made of...	03/17/1998
5570486	Bridge construction and method of assembly A bridge is assembled by locking truss-like girders along the sides of a bridge section to the transverse beams by a bayonet-type coupling and a swinging of the trusses relative to the transverse beams. Roadway plates are supported by the transverse beams...	11/05/1996
5553342	Bridge structure including shock transmission units A bridge structure comprises at least two piers, a deck structure between each pair of adjacent piers supported to allow for relative movement longitudinally of the deck between at least one pier and the deck, a connecting bar and a shock transmission uni...	09/10/1996
5526544	Deployable bridge A deployable bridge having at least one bridge section which includes a base body; and a road section articulated to the base body for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis oriented transversely to the length of the base body. The road section ha...	06/18/1996
5065467	Prefabricated lattice panels for a bridge A lattice panel (P1) for a bridge has only a single chord (C1), along one side (S1), with no chord along the opposite side (S2), resulting in a cost and weight saving when two such panels are stacked in one plane. A lattice (L) of web members (W) comprise...	11/19/1991
4993095	Splice for a structural member Spliced structural members for supporting a traffic deck on a short span bridge. A spliced structural member includes a plurality of metal box-shaped girder segments placed end to end and splice channels nested around the adjacent ends of the girder segme...	02/19/1991
4665830	Guide construction and method of installation A vehicle supporting guideway is presented, the guideway is comprised of upper horizontal stringers, lower horizontal stringers vertically oriented diagonal members affixed to the upper and lower horizontal stringers and horizontally oriented diagonal mem...	05/19/1987
4665829	Guideway construction and method of installation The guideway is comprised of upper horizontal stringers (20, 22), lower horizontal stringers (24, 26) vertically oriented diagonal members (30, 32) affixed to the upper and lower horizontal stringers (20, 22 and 24, 26) and horizontally oriented diagonal ...	05/19/1987
4651375	Launching system for bridge bays, especially continuous-beam bridges made up of prefabricated segments and to be tightened upon installation by means of prestressed wires The launching apparatus, including a stayed metallic beam, is provided with two poles, one of which rests on the plank in correspondence of the last pier of the already formed bridge and the other rests on a cantilever end of said bridge length, bracket-l...	03/24/1987
4646379	Concrete deck truss bridge and method of construction A concrete deck truss bridge and method of constructing same employing precast compression and tension diagonals with the latter having oppositely extending feet at opposite ends so as to define therein surfaces for support of the intervening compression ...	03/03/1987
4642830	Bridge truss, bridge span including such trusses, and method of constructing the truss A prefabricated three-dimensional truss structure for a bridge, or the like, the truss formed from bars arranged to define triangular or rectangular patterns. The bars are formed from prestressed, high-strength concrete that are connected at their ends wi...	02/17/1987
4253210	Metal truss structure A metal truss structure which is characterized by chord and web members formed of rectangular tubing and with the chords of double construction to take advantage of the weight and cost savings and high torsional strength of rectangular tubing and arranged...	03/03/1981

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