Class 52/650.2 - Inclined struts or ties meeting at intermediate runner

Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Structure including longitudinal primary shafts (runners)
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 10/14/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7434359	Constructing geodesic domes with panels Techniques are described for constructing geodesic dome structures. For example, a method includes connecting a set of panels to form a geodesic dome. The panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of a geodesic dome having a dimension larger tha...	10/14/2008
7240463	Structural member for use in the construction of buildings A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chor...	07/10/2007
7143550	Double network reticulated frame structure Structural system and method are disclosed for building a simpler and more efficient double layer reticulated frame structure. The double layer reticulated frame structure includes an internal network that has a lower strut frequency than the external network. The l...	12/05/2006
7086208	Structural member for use in the construction of buildings A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chor...	08/08/2006
6923195	Skeleton frame assembly for a tent A tent skeleton frame assembly includes vertical poles, each of which defines a first side and a second side transverse to the first side, and includes a first vertical rod, a second vertical rod spaced apart from and aligned with the first vertical rod along the fi...	08/02/2005
6912787	Method of forming a joist assembly and a chord used in such joist assembly A method of forming a joist assembly including the steps of forming a top chord, forming a bottom chord, bending a tubular member into a serpentine configuration, positioning an upper bent portion of the tubular member into the top chord, positioning a lower bent po...	07/05/2005
6871469	Triangulation of a lattice girder, in particular of a jib element for a tower crane For a lateral face of the lattice girder, defined by an upper chord and a lower chord, the triangulation comprises compression bars substantially perpendicular to the chords, oblique tension bars of smaller length connecting the top of a compression bar to the lower...	03/29/2005
6715257	Construction member An improved construction member or joist is disclosed that includes upper and lower chords connected by various members including first and second trimmable webs at either end thereof, which webs include end portions received in grooves in the upper and lower chords...	04/06/2004
6698152	Adjustable truss construction An adjustable truss for reinforcing a floor supported atop horizontal joists has a beam which underlies the floor and includes reinforcing members having spaced apart limbs which provide space for the accommodation of utility components such as wiring, pi...	03/02/2004
6622444	Synthetic core construction panel and apparatus for making same The present invention is a synthetic-core construction panel having a polyurethane core encased by a metal grid. The grid system comprises a first series of metal bars disposed in parallel to each other, equally spaced apart around the circumference of th...	09/23/2003
6543198	Space frames A space frame (10) has upper chord lower grids (12, 14) of intersecting chords (16, 18). The chords (16, 18) are interconnected by bracing modules (30), the bracing modules (30) being spaced apart from one another in each grid direction. The bracing modul...	04/08/2003
6533280	Bullet backstop assembly A bullet backstop assembly includes a modular support structure formed from legs, vertical ribs and horizontal ribs, and a modular inclined surface formed from a plurality of back panels. The back panels and the components of the support structure are att...	03/18/2003
6374566	Inter-connection of roof trusses Roof trusses (2, 4, 6, 8) are fixed together by a snap-fit connection system. The roof truss assembly includes a first truss (2) including an aperture having an enlarged portion (26) and a slot portion (28) communicating with the enlarged portion and exte...	04/23/2002
6260322	Composite floor system for building structure The invention is incorporated into a composite floor system for a building structure comprising a plurality of major transverse beams and a minor transverse beam. The major transverse beam has a greater vertical height than the minor transverse beam. The ...	07/17/2001
6219976	Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi...	04/24/2001
6185890	Building element To improve sound damping in prefabricated building elements having two parallel welded wire mesh mats 1, 2, interconnected by web wires 7, 7' enclose, therebetween, an insulating body (8) for example of foam plastic. Concrete is then sprayed on both sides...	02/13/2001
6092347	Skeleton of a greenhouse A skeleton of a greenhouse includes a plurality of equidistant posts, a plurality of beams each fixedly mounted between every two of the posts, a plurality of bracing struts each having a lower end welded with an L-shaped fixing member, a plurality of dra...	07/25/2000
5996290	Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi...	12/07/1999
5687539	Methods of roofing construction utilizing a positioning or fastening strap Methods for fastening or holding down tar or felt paper on a roof and the laying down of shingles on a roof are particularly adaptable in the use of a construction strap wherein the construction strap is made from a flexible, durable, substantially non-st...	11/18/1997
5536541	Artificial lumber and method of making the same Artificial lumber module which may be joined with like modules to create artificial lumber of conventional lumber sizes includes an elongate channel; a plurality of dividers integrally formed within the channel and spaced along the channel; and braces int...	07/16/1996
5437135	Diagonal strut for a system for the construction of arrangements used for mounting workpieces A diagonal strut for a system for the construction of arrangements used for mounting workpieces on machine tool tables in a defined and reproducible position. The system includes a base plate and receiving members connected to each other by the diagonal s...	08/01/1995
4821480	Adjustable sidewall connection for roof panel support joists An adjustable sidewall connection for roof joists includes a plurality of diverging braces connected at one of their ends to substantially the same location on the joist and diverging at their other ends to three spaced apart points of attachment to the s...	04/18/1989
4683698	Load transfer clip for roof panel support trusses A delta-shaped roof joist structure provided with load transfer wall attaching clips at spaced intervals therealong for transferring both horizontal and perpendicular loads between the joist structure and a wall of a building. The load transferring clip s...	08/04/1987
4655021	Reticular structure The reticular structure comprises a plurality of substantially rectilinear axis beams (1) having at least one lower bar (2) and at least one upper bar (2') having different length. Each of these beams (1) is articulated to the adjacent beams at the ends o...	04/07/1987
4589156	Support structure, particularly for a long span bridge A support structure, such as a bridge support structure for long spans between supports, includes a beam-like girder formed of reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete connected to and supported on the upper ends of support piers so that the girder is ...	05/20/1986
4524555	Section-iron for braces or uprights for lattice girders and like structures A novel outline for section irons to be used in truss girders and like constructions is disclosed, which essentially consists of a box-like open structure composed by a longer angle iron (11, 11a) from the free end of which there are extended, at right an...	06/25/1985
4435932	Alternating V-truss roof system and method of erection A roof supporting structure and method of erecting such structure, the structure comprising a series of spaced apart rafters lying in parallel relation with a series of V-truss units extending between the rafters in parallel relation at spaced apart inter...	03/13/1984
4349996	Integrated roof system An integrated roof system for buildings of the type wherein the roof structure is supported on spaced apart rafters, the system comprising a series of V-trusses extending between the rafters at spaced apart intervals, the V-trusses comprising independent ...	09/21/1982
4346510	Pretensioning diagonals in lattice beam-columns A method is described of prestressing structural members wherein there are a pair of longitudinal elements, a plurality of strut elements and a plurality of diagonal members. A plurality of joint connector means enable the strut elements and diagonal memb...	08/31/1982
4335556	Frame girder for underground drift and shaft construction The frame girder for underground drift construction comprises three or more retainer bars (3a, 3b) whose cross sections form a polygon, the retainer bars being affixed to one another by stiffener elements (4). Each stiffener element (4) comprises a number...	06/22/1982
4253579	Modular boom construction A boom useful in dragline excavators, cranes and similar machines has a set of longitudinal chords defining a length along the boom and a plurality of lacings connecting the chords. These chords and lacings define a first boom section having a first pair ...	03/03/1981
4206521	Bulkhead for swimming pools A bulkhead for a swimming pool has a simple, lightweight frame, improved movability within the pool and means for suppressing the ill effects of waves produced by a swimmer nearing the bulkhead....	06/10/1980
4068442	Integral truss-supported deck An integral, truss-supported deck suitable for massive applications such as stadia and bridges having clear spans of several hundred feet comprises outer and inner spaced chords each comprising at least one pair of substantially coplanar planks; a plurali...	01/17/1978
3930349	Braced girder of triangular section A braced girder for steel-reinforced concrete construction, comprising a top chord connection to two bottom chords by a continuous lacing which forms a repeating pattern consisting of braces which are at least roughly perpendicular to the top chord, and o...	01/06/1976

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Class 52/650.2 - Inclined struts or ties meeting at intermediate runner