Class 52/80.2 - Hyperbolic parabloid shape

Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Compound curve structure which is in the form of a saddle
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 08/23/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8001732	Hypershelter The instant invention is a method for achieving a-planar framing configurations which enable the construction of hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces, a multiplicity of which join to create roof structures and enclosures. In particular, the shaping and erecting of ...	08/23/2011
7438623	Geometric construction system A geometric construction system includes: a plurality of flat panels; and a plurality of connecting units provided on side edges of the flat panels. Each connecting unit includes first and second engaging parts. The first engaging part is formed with a protrusion, a...	10/21/2008
7152384	Dome kit, structure and method A new and useful Dome Kit, dome shaped structural system and method of assembling a dome shaped structural system are provided. The Dome Kit and method are used to form a dome shaped structural system comprising a compression ring, a lower ring that is larger than t...	12/26/2006
7100336	Concrete building panel with a low density core and carbon fiber and steel reinforcement An insulative, lightweight building panel is provided with a lightweight, insulative foam core and which includes one or more carbon fiber or steel reinforcements and an exterior concrete face which are manufactured in a controlled environment and can be easily tran...	09/05/2006
7029364	Geometric craft and educational kit A geometric craft and educational kit having a punch-out sheet that has cut therein a plurality of faces. Each face is comprised of a plurality of rhombi having two opposite ends, a first end and a second end. The rhombic first ends are connected upon the face. The ...	04/18/2006
6980934	Method and systems for nesting objects The present invention is in the field of manufacturing, processing and design, and also packaging. Nesting is the process of placing objects together with minimal spaces between them. The invention is described below in two forms. The first form, set forth in Part I...	12/27/2005
6935076	Amir concept structures A building structure formed of at least one saddle element defining a plurality of edges and rigid structural elements extending along the edges of each of the at least one saddle element, the rigid structural elements being characterized in that they lie along diag...	08/30/2005
6901714	Tensegrity unit, structure and method for construction Tensegrity units may be used to form a tensegrity structure. Each tensegrity unit may include n face tension members, n continuous tension members, and n compression members. A bracket for the tensegrity unit may allow for adjustment of position of portions of the t...	06/07/2005
6868640	Structures composed of compression and tensile members A plurality of compression members are arranged to provide a shape. Each compression member has a first end, a second end and a body. At least one of the compression members has a body which is generally non-congruous with a straight line between its first and secon...	03/22/2005
6691469	Flashing for roof penetrations A flashing for sealing about a roof penetration includes a first sheet having a first edge. The first sheet includes a substantially planar portion and a portion that is inclined with respect to the planar portion. The inclined portion has a recess open a...	02/17/2004
6550209	Modular deployable antenna Disclosure provides a transformable linked structure, a deployable diagonal structure, a plane stowage-type deployable truss and a line stowage-type deployable truss with high rigidity and reliability constituted by the above-described transformable linke...	04/22/2003
6434896	Double-walled underground tornado shelter with connection means on the flanges of upper and lower hemispherical halves An underground tornado shelter having a double-hull design is constructed through a rotational molding process from any one of a variety of materials, such as linear medium-density polyethylene. The tornado shelter has a dome-shaped upper half and a hemis...	08/20/2002
6276095	Dome structure A support structure including a first and a second upper ring member. The support structure further includes a lower circular foundation of a diameter greater than the diameters of the first and second upper ring members. A plurality of initially straight...	08/21/2001
6240694	Storage dome for combustible bulk material A structure includes a framework including frame members interconnected by hub members. The framework includes an inner surface and an outer surface. Cladding material is attached to the inner surface of the framework to form an enclosure or shell within ...	06/05/2001
6202379	Modular deployable antenna The present invention provides a transformable linked structure, a deployable diagonal structure, a plane stowage-type deployable truss and a line stowage-type deployable truss with high rigidity and reliability constituted by the above-described transfor...	03/20/2001
6134849	Prefabricated self-supporting panelled structure system A number of triangular or rectilinear flat panels are bent along their edges forming flanges. The so-formed panels are fastened together at the flanges, reinforced at the junctures of the flanges, producing a dome-like structure. This differs from other s...	10/24/2000
6026614	Cable braced, open air chapel/meeting hall A cable braced, open air chapel or meeting hall is formed from a series of cables interconnected to each other in countertension to provide a rigid structural support to provide basic definition for the building structure. One set of cables is preferably ...	02/22/2000
5992120	Modular deployable antenna The present invention provides a transformable linked structure, a deployable diagonal structure, a plane stowage-type deployable truss and a line stowage-type deployable truss with high rigidity and reliability constituted by the above-described transfor...	11/30/1999
5899028	Saddle span shelter and joining system Two curved arch rib supports are provided with a pre-shaped flexible membrane cover attached to the ribs; the ends of the ribs are hinged on a common locus at base supports. When erected, a saddle shaped roof is formed to which contoured end walls may be ...	05/04/1999
5867948	Arched framework and its assembly method A structure frame made of arches is formed with a plurality of curved frame units in parallel arrangement, where the curved frame units having butt joints (6) are connected in length by several straight bars (16) and the butt joints (6). The straight bars...	02/09/1999
5863451	Snow dome construction A method is provided for constructing a snow shelter. A set of fabric panels is connected together to provide a short skirt into which snow is filled throughout and compacted on the periphery. Panels are then connected to a higher level and additional sno...	01/26/1999
5787671	Modular deployable antenna The present invention provides a transformable linked structure, a deployable diagonal structure, a plane stowage-type deployable truss and a line stowage-type deployable truss with high rigidity and reliability constituted by the above-described transfor...	08/04/1998
5485701	Toy igloo A toy igloo construction for children consisting of a shell that is designed to collect falling snow. The shell serves as a support for the snow igloo and in addition may serve as a toy igloo in the absence of snow....	01/23/1996
5483774	Construction according to a double-curved surface A construction formed along a single or double-curved surface which is provided with supporting elements extending substantially parallel, the supporting sides of which are situated within the double-curved surface, and strips of substantially planar, sli...	01/16/1996
5430979	Structure clad with tensioned cladding membrane A doubly curved structure which is clad with a tensioned, fabric-containing membrane which is disposed above but not contiguous with the exterior surface of the structure. The two ends of the cladding membrane are each connected to an attachment member wh...	07/11/1995
5331780	Hyperbolic paraboloid roof and sidewall system A hyperbolic paraboloid roof structure which has in combination rectilinear panels (10) tangentially attached to a frame of beams (11) each of whose top surfaces (11a) is a semicircular arc or segment thereof. The panels are assembled from prefabricated r...	07/26/1994
5313763	Dome-shaped structure and method of constructing same A dome-shaped structure and method of constructing same is disclosed having a base foundation and a plurality of inner and outer stringers. Each inner and outer stringer has a first end which is circumferentially spaced and attached to the base foundation...	05/24/1994
5273803	Apparatus and method for fabricating a skeleton framework and finished product defining three-dimensional curved surface and volume An apparatus and method for fabricating accurate, numerically defined curved surfaces and volumes comprising a skeleton framework having a plurality of bulkheads fixed in spaced relationship with each other, each of the bulkheads having an equal number of...	12/28/1993
5155951	Building systems using saddle polygons and saddle zonohedra based on polyhedral stars A building system composed of space-filling saddle zonohedra which fit together periodically and non-periodically into a variety of orderly and irregular looking space structures. The saddle zonohedra are composed of convex or non-convex saddle polygons a...	10/20/1992
5069008	Building panel A building panel for use in walls of roofs the panel being formed from a sheet of material the sheet being rectangular and made up of four portions the surfaces of each of which are in the form of a hyperbolic paraboloid, the edges of the portions meeting...	12/03/1991
5020287	Structural building components incorporating integrated hyperbolic paraboloid elements A family of structural building components formed from a plurality of integrated hyperbolic paraboloid elements which have a common midpoint, linear edges and allow for the prestressing of reinforcing elements along straight lines. The components can be r...	06/04/1991
4858397	Air-inflated hyperbolic paraboloidal roof An air-inflated fabric roof of hyperbolic paraboloidal shape including a cable network therein and covering a building or other structure, or a part of a building such as an atrium. The building includes an annular rigid outer structure enclosing an inner...	08/22/1989
4794742	Multi-conic shell and method of forming same A multi-conic shell and a process of creating multi-conic shells from flat materials which are bent and thereby forced into the configuration of continuous regions from oppositely oriented, tangential cones to create variably configured building structure...	01/03/1989
4685257	Shelter roof structure A roof structure is composed of a plurality of prefabricated formed metal saddle elements which have four sides and which are bent along a diagonal between nonadjacent corners to define two triangular portions having corners opposite the bend line and lyi...	08/11/1987
4581860	Saddle-shaped cable dome system for large span lightweight roof structures Disclosed is a shelter structure using a saddle-shaped cable dome system for a large-span, lightweight roof membrane. The structure uses the curvatures of a saddle surface, combined with two orthogonal cable nets separated by a set of compression struts, ...	04/15/1986
4320603	Roof construction A roof construction includes multiple hyperbolic paraboloid units joined together at adjacent peripheral edges to form a multi-unit roof span. These units include both horizontally extending edges and sloping edges, and vertical members to support the roo...	03/23/1982
4137679	Inverted, doubly-curved umbrella, hyperbolic paraboloid shells with structurally integrated upper diaphragm A building unit which comprises a column adapted to be fitted to a foundation and supporting a plurality of identical, doubly-curved umbrella, hyperbolic paraboloid shells inverted so that their top edges form a plane figure, and a continuous, horizontal ...	02/06/1979
4115486	Method of developing an anticlastic concentrator Devices for concentrating radiant energy and having reflective anticlastic surfaces, produced by processes involving shrinking an elastic reflective film onto a rigid frame representing one or a series of twisted squares, or by twisting a semi-rigid elast...	09/19/1978
3958375	Prefabricated hyperbolic paraboloid roof A hyperbolic paraboloid roof shell section made in prefabricated portions each of which has a joining edge parallel to the joining edge of another prefabricated portion and is adapted to extend between two beams of the roof frame. The joining edges of the...	05/25/1976

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