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Class 52/737.4 - Having shell-like outer layer


Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure having an outer covering of a material or structural
No. of patents: 94
Last issue date: 09/23/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7426807Composite telephone pole
A composite utility pole or the like is shown, having an elongate member, where a deformable material is co-extruded over the outer surface. The elongate member can have any configuration, but is shown as a circular cross section, and can have structural ribs. Concr...
09/23/2008
7305799Bearing brace apparatus
A brace apparatus having a core member adapted to absorb energy by undergoing plastic deformation and a buckling restraining assembly that maintains the structural integrity of the brace apparatus once the core member has undergone plastic deformation. A core member...
12/11/2007
7232114Fence assembly with rail clip for use therewith
A fence assembly comprising fence posts, fence rails and clips for connecting them together. The fence posts have at least one opening in one or more of the walls and the rail clips are sized to snap fit into the openings. The rail clip includes a rear wall with a p...
06/19/2007
7188452Sleeved bracing useful in the construction of earthquake resistant structures
A buckling restrained brace includes an elongate, hollow sleeve, an elongate yielding core extending substantially through the length of the sleeve, and a buckling constraining element between the yielding core and the inner surface of the hollow sleeve and spaced a...
03/13/2007
7168220Single piece post cladding element, method of cladding a post and method of forming a cladding element
A post cladding element is provided including a one-piece elongated tubular flexible body having a continuous seam closure formed along the body and defined at first and second opposing longitudinal edges of the flexible body, whereby a post may be clad by flexing t...
01/30/2007
7137230Post support system
An internal support system for a hollow plastic post comprising a rigid column on to which the post can be sleeved, a member secured to the lower end of the column for securing same upright, and at least one support bracket attachable to the column at a selected poi...
11/21/2006
7128214Reinforced packaging support post assembly
A reinforced corner post assembly for cushioning and protecting a packaged article from axial and lateral forces. The assembly comprises a conventional corner post having an outer wall and an inner wall joined at opposing ends to form a hollow tube and one or more r...
10/31/2006
7107730PSSC complex girder
A PSSC complex girder in which a section shape steel structure is formed by joining one or more section shape steel. The PSSC complex girder includes a tension means for tensioning the section shape steel structure with a tensional member so that the structure has a...
09/19/2006
7021016Adornment for a post
An adornment for a post is provided, wherein the adornment is any two of a cap adapted to be disposed at the upper end of a post, a base ring adapted to be disposed around a lower end of a post, and a cap ring adapted for disposition around an upper end of the post ...
04/04/2006
6993883Composite building stud
A composite building stud for providing combined advantages of wood and metal studs. The composite stud includes a generally elongated and U-shaped frame member defining a base channel. The composite stud also includes a core component made of wood retainable in the...
02/07/2006
6955023Unitary metal structural member with internal reinforcement
A metal unitary structural member for structural support. The member includes a plurality of web portions extending radially from each other and extending with each other in an axial direction, and a plurality of outer portions extending in an axial direction with t...
10/18/2005
6941710Columnar jack concealing device
The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ...
09/13/2005
6922969Arrangement for configuring building elements
An improved arrangement to configure construction components consisting of the combination of metal and plastic to obtain a product with more mechanical properties than those of the separate materials, constituted by an internal metal structure covered by a plastic ...
08/02/2005
6901717Pole reinforcing arrangement
Reinforcement arrangement for a pole including abase flange surrounding a bottom of the pole, elongate tubes connected to the base flange and arranged at discrete locations around a circumference of the pole to extend vertically alongside the pole and annular clampi...
06/07/2005
6718702Fire-resistant beams
Vertical and horizontal beams in a building are hollow and are filled with at least one container, such as a sack, a ball, or a liner, filled with a heat sink, such as water. In a vertical column, the weight of the containers rests on the foundation and is not carri...
04/13/2004
6705058Multiple-part pole
This invention relates to pole structures used for supporting transmission and distribution lines, lighting and communications systems, highway signs, traffic signals, and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a new and useful design of a multi-sect...
03/16/2004
6701680Low cost, light weight, energy-absorbing earthquake brace
An energy absorbing seismic brace for both retrofit and new construction. The brace comprises a central strut of either multi-legged or homogeneous section fabricated from low strength aluminum, whose characteristics maximize the seismic energy absorption...
03/09/2004
6662515Synthetic wood post cap
A post cap comprising a roof portion, at least one support member, and a wall portion. The roof portion is adapted to extend over a top portion of a post. The support member(s) extend from the roof portion to rest against the top portion of the post such ...
12/16/2003
6662506Collapse-resistant frame system for structures
A collapse-resistant frame system (10) for a bridge or building structure includes a plurality of mechanically-interconnected columns (12) and beams (14). At least the lowermost columns are formed of a material (28) that exhibits quasi-elastic behavior in...
12/16/2003
6643982Light weight, hollow structural support column
An elongated, light weight, maintenance free, hollow structural support post or column for supporting an overhanging roof segment in spaced relationship to a porch floor, for example. The post comprises a thin walled, generally rectangular plastic member ...
11/11/2003
6530182Low cost, light weight, energy-absorbing earthquake brace
An energy absorbing seismic brace for both retrofit and new construction. The brace comprises a central strut of either multi-legged or homogeneous section fabricated from low strength aluminum, whose characteristics maximize the seismic energy absorption...
03/11/2003
6527481Cylindrical steel core caisson
A caisson for use as a support structure in building construction. The caisson has an inner, metallic core and an outer portion surrounding the inner core. Both the inner core and the outer portion are cylindrical. Metallic straps or bands can be disposed...
03/04/2003
6519909Composite reinforcement for support columns
A process for reinforcing a load supporting structure including placing a first layer of at least one distinct pre-cured composite piece around the structure, applying adhesive between the piece and the structure, exerting pressure until the adhesive cure...
02/18/2003
6505454Structural member
The invention relates to a structural member and a process for producing a structural member with at least one layer of plastic and with a layer inside the structural member of a material that has a substantially higher modulus of elasticity than plastic....
01/14/2003
6494012Acoustical composite steel member
This composite building stud combines two metal shapes, inner and outer, with an insulating material to form a composite structural member having excellent acoustical properties. The stud also has an insulating valve (R-value) greater than a similar metal...
12/17/2002
6434906Pole
The invention relates to a post (1), which is especially a hollow, tube-like piece and which is particularly intended for use as posts for traffic lights, street lights, signposts or similar, and which is formed of two layers. The inner layer (3) is of fi...
08/20/2002
6357197Polymer covered advanced polymer/wood composite structural member
A composite structural member of the invention comprises a linear member having a first end and a second end attached to each end of the linear member as an end piece or end cap structure. Covering the composite member is a thermoplastic envelope preferab...
03/19/2002
6233826Method for reinforcing structural members
A method for reinforcing a selected portion of a structural part utilizes a flexible tube having a unexpanded, preferably thermally expandable resin sheath. The sheath may be limited to a selected region along the length of the flexible tube. The flexible...
05/22/2001
6219988Wrapping system for strengthening structural columns or walls
A method of reinforcing a substantially vertical support structure comprising the steps of: wrapping at least one sheet of resin impregnated high strength fiber around the support structure to form a multi-layer wrap, and then interposing a substantially ...
04/24/2001
6192646Round cladding system
System for covering or cladding poles, columns and utility structures. Pairs of vertically-oriented frame members are attached to a column or pole by a supporting bracket mechanism, or directly on a utility structure, such as a gasoline pump. Semi-circula...
02/27/2001
6189286Modular fiber-reinforced composite structural member
A concrete-filled fiber-reinforced structural member comprising a concrete core encased in a lightweight fiber-reinforced composite shell formed by winding polymer impregnated high-strength filaments. The fibers are arranged for optimal strength and may b...
02/20/2001
6182409Building element
A building element (1) comprising an outer sheath and an inner core, the sheath being formed of a material having a greater tensile strength than compressive strength and the core having a greater compressive strength than tensile strength; wherein the ou...
02/06/2001
6167673Utility pole
A utility pole comprises an inner structure disposed within an envelop formed of a different material than that of the inner structure, thereby enabling the combination of the qualities inherent to both materials in a single utility pole. The utility pole...
01/02/2001
6158190Insulated composite steel member
This composite building stud combines two metal shapes, inner and outer, with an insulating material to form a composite structural member having an insulating valve (R-value) greater than a similar metal member normally used as a stud in a residential st...
12/12/2000
6148585Architectural column cover and wall panel assembly
An architectural assembly comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of hooking members. The hooking members are in locked engagement with longitudinal edges of the panels, and fixedly couple together these panels. The panels may be semi-circular in...
11/21/2000
6119425Structure members and a method of jointing the same
There are provided structure members by which ordinary workers other than technical workers can easily joint beams and beams, beams and pillars respectively made of concrete and also can construct buildings which can be extended. There are also provided m...
09/19/2000
6109329Modular panel structure
A modular panel having integral connection member for use in display board assemblies. The panels are fabricated from multiple sheets of corrugated board laminated together. A plurality of spaced-apart fingers are provided on a panel for matingly interfit...
08/29/2000
6085484Building structure
A building structure comprising a paper strip formed into a cylindrical shape by spirally winding the same and securing adjacent opposed portions thereof by means of adhesives. The building structure has a peeling strength of not less than 13.0 kg/cm...
07/11/2000
6082073Profile for a truck floor
The present invention is directed to a profile for a truck floor, particularly for a bridge or troughed floor, that comprises at least one web with a lateral surface facing toward the load, whereby at least a region of the profile adjoining the lateral su...
07/04/2000
6065268Floor jack covering device
A plastic decorative and protective sheath is designed to cover jacks used to stabilize house beams, to lift and level mobile homes and the like. The jack cover comprises three basic covering parts in half-sections which are combined at the site. The part...
05/23/2000
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