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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4450851 | Free-standing collapsible tent frame structure and hub assembly therefor This invention relates to an improved free-standing tent frame having at least three four-sided collapsible subframes linked together in side-by-side relation and angled relative to one another so as to stand alone while leaving a gap between the endmost ... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4438615 | Orba-hub A hub for use in a space frame assembly which can be joined to a like hub by a strut member by bolt means connecting the strut to the hub in a preset spacing and in which the bolt means includes spherical bearing surfaces for positioning and a column memb... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4437288 | Lattice-type structure, particularly mast support of antenna Lattice-type structure, formed by uprights disposed like the parallel edges of a regular prism, and by windbracing panels connecting said uprights in two's via sleeves fitted and fixed on these respective uprights, said sleeves comprising at least one pai... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4432590 | Structural system for supporting furniture, shelf and wall panels A skeletal framework is provided for supporting furniture, shelf, wall and other types of structural panels. The framework comprises a plurality of elongate frame members, each having a generally rectangular cross section. At least one side of each of the... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4381636 | Framework structure A framework structure defined by a first plurality of tetrahedral elements laterally juxtaposed in a first array and a second plurality of tetrahedral elements laterally juxtaposed in a second array, with the projecting apices of the first array received ... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4368998 | Tube assembling device The invention relates to a device for coupling or plugging square tubes, which comprises a hollow base member having a hollow coupling member projecting therefrom and, if desired, one or more other coupling members projecting from the base member. The oth... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4353662 | Construction system for reticulated steel structures A hollow spherical connector for securing framework members of a network structure, the connector comprising a hollow spherical main part and a closing shell part which when secured to the main part gives the connector a spherical outer configuration.... | 10/12/1982 |
| 4353661 | Exhibition/house furniture as well as play and sport equipment The furniture or equipment comprises building elements which can be combined in any desired manner as its parts, namely plug connectors, connecting pipes, toggles and plates. The positive plug connection between a connector socket of a plug connector and ... | 10/12/1982 |
| 4347015 | Structural frame corner assembly for electrical switchboards and the like Elongated width, depth and vertical posts of a structural metal frame are joined in mutually perpendicular relationship at the frame corners by a gusset sub-assembly consisting of a right angle brace reinforced by a gusset plate. The posts are each of C-s... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4343562 | Joint for trusses The present invention relates to a joint for trusses having members comprising tube-like hollow bodies, comprising a core member to which is welded a plurality of transition pieces to which free end a tubular member can be welded, the cross section of the... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4339114 | Fencing system A fencing system designed particularly for snow and sand fencing is disclosed. The fencing system consists of a framing structure for supporting a fence face between spaced upright members. The fence face is constructed of a strong flexible mesh such as a... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4334796 | Furniture edge assembly On an article of furniture an edge assembly is provided which has three edge pieces extending along mutually perpendicular edges of the furniture article forming a corner. Each edge piece in the vicinity of the corner has a pair of generally parallel oppo... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4334797 | Coupling element A coupling system is described for the detachable assembly of two building elements, the first having a slot for receiving the head of a lock bolt and the second having an elongated cavity for receiving the shank of the lock bolt; and a lock assembly comp... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4332501 | Structural node for large space structures An automated assembly, maintenance, and repair system for the construction of a large space structure. The space structure comprises a plurality of trusses and truss junctions that in turn are made up of a plurality of individual struts and nodes. The tru... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4328930 | Composite reel and stand for a swimming pool cover A cover system for an outdoor swimming pool including a light-weight cover member, a composite reel member on which the cover is wound as it is removed from a covering position overlying a swimming pool to a storage condition and a pair of supporting stan... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4323319 | Structural connecting member A connecting member for connecting a plurality of elongated hollow frame members together to form a desired structure. The connecting member is formed of plastic material and comprises a plurality of arms extending in different directions and which are ad... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4313687 | Prefabricated spatial structure A prefabricated spatial structure includes rods which are rectilinear tubes having a circular section and closed at each end by a cap which is joined to the tube by means of an annular weld or any other convention system and which has a hole concentric wi... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4308699 | Structural strut and node for large space structures An automated assembly, maintenance, and repair system for the construction of a large space structure. The space structure comprises a plurality of trusses and truss junctions that in turn are made up of a plurality of individual struts and nodes. The tru... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4280769 | Joint and framework A coupling for coupling together a plurality of elongate members, particularly members of a planar framework structure, which coupling includes a separate coupling element welded to each one of the members to be coupled together and a locking ring which i... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4273462 | Joint unit A joint unit for coupling hollow frame element including one connection members which are provided with at least two or more separated contacting sections with an inner wall of the frame element wherein one of the contacting sections is twisted against th... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4259821 | Lightweight structural columns Lightweight half-lengths of columns for truss structures that are adapted for nestable storage and transport to facilitate fabrication of large area truss structures at a remote site and particularly adaptable for space applications.... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4235559 | Construction of metal articles The invention relates to the construction of metal articles such as work benches, pallet racks, etc., by way of example. In a typical construction upright hollow metal legs are secured to a flat table or platform surface. The upright members or legs prefe... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4233794 | Adjustable connecting means for ceiling constructions and the like An adjustable connecting means for structural members of a suspended ceiling construction which is supported at least at its periphery and at its center and is capable of self-adjustment for ceilings of concave, convex, and horizontal configuration. A con... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4231198 | Jointing device for long-limbed framework elements in reinforced concrete and framework comprising framework elements jointed by such devices A jointing device for long-limbed framework elements in reinforced concrete and framework comprising framework elements jointed by such devices. Means are provided for housing with a tightening fit the ends of the sections to be assembled. In a realization sai... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4200406 | Multiple-use joint connector A multiple-use joint connector of plastic, sheet metal, wood, etc., particularly for roof structures of greenhouses, smelting plants, and the like. Two sleeves are arranged at an angle to one another for the insertion of rafters therein. These sleeves are... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4187649 | Frame construction A frame construction adapted for use in framing panels and forming parallelepiped configurations. The frame construction includes tubular panel edging elements, each defining a pair of opposed arcuate leg portions and interconnecting bight portions, with ... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4167353 | Display device A display device includes a vertical corner post (1 ) to which a pair of horizontally disposed header panels (2) are secured at their ends by means of a plurality of support tabs (28,29) struck from a pair of support strips (10,13) connected respectively ... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4153979 | Assembling components An assembling component for rigidly interlocking with one or more identical components, to lock plates and the like together including a base and a hook-shaped member integral with the base and having an outer side and an inner side with the hook-shaped m... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4145149 | Angle plate connector for tubular members An interlocking structural system comprising a plurality of tubular strut members defining a central opening in the ends thereof of a prescribed diameter and at least one connector for selectively interconnecting the tubular strut members, the connector i... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4133151 | Connecting element This invention relates to connecting elements for removably joining together frame members such as posts, braces, stays or the like. The connecting element consists of open-ended sleeves having a form which permits the insertion of twisted or bent frame m... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4129975 | Construction set having clip fasteners A construction set is comprised of a plurality of hollow 26 faceted joint elements with the facets being arranged in a selected orientation and having an opening, located in each facet, which is configured for receiving an elongate strut for interconnecti... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4125973 | Form assembly for building framework The present form assembly has sheet metal, hollow, flanged corner joints which telescopically engage the adjoining ends of elongated sheet metal forms for beams, columns, roof arches and trusses, and the like. After the parts are fitted together metal str... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4122646 | Equilateral derrick structure An equilateral derrick structure such as for use in erecting chimneys and the like, wherein a plurality of horizontal members, upright diagonal brace members, and vertical column members are interconnected by a plurality of connectors to provide a desired... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4101230 | Joint for trusses The present invention relates to a joint for trusses, preferably trusses where the force transmitting members mainly consist of tubes having relatively large diameters.... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4101229 | Connection device The disclosure relates to a connection for connecting at least two members to each other, the first member having at least one projection and the second member having at least one recess for accommodating the projection. A through-hole is provided in the ... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4079995 | Furniture structure and joint for use therewith A furniture structure utilizes a joint which allows three elongated members to be coupled orthogonally. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the joint is utilized in a chair in which a first elongated member is a side rail, a second elongated membe... | 03/21/1978 |
| 4078847 | Electronic equipment enclosure The disclosure relates to an electronic equipment enclosure assembled from four basic components including (a) frame rail members, (b) corner connector clips, (c) panel support clips, and (d) panel sheets. The frame members each include a pair of right an... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4076432 | Corner construction A corner construction as used for furniture, display fixtures, and the like which comprises a corner connector of rigid, yet limitedly, compressible material of construction having a body with a plurality of arms; each arm extending from the body in axial... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4076431 | Connecting element This invention relates to universal connecting elements for removably joining together frame members such as posts, braces, stays or the like. The same connecting element is used at all corners and/or main points of the frame structure, and consists of tw... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4074497 | Underwater trusses for breakwater structure Hollow web members are engaged at the ends thereof with joint members which are provided with holes for holding the end of the web members. The hollow members are provided at an intermediate portion thereof with a flange extending in perpendicular to the ... | 02/21/1978 |
