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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7954297 | Four ring spherical connecting hub for building space frame structures A spherical hub consisting of four interlocking and concentric rings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and as many collar assembly pieces 12, 13, 14 as desired that can be used to receive tubular rod struts from a multiplicity of angles. The four ri... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7389612 | Geodesic structure A geodesic structure comprising convex-concave elements. The elements are easily manufactured, simple shapes that can be assembled randomly to form a geodesic structure, such as a dome. The geodesic structure can also be used to make flat maps of spherical bodies, e... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7371147 | System for realising complex assemblies The invention concerns a system for realizing complex constructions, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of basic elements, and a plurality of constructive and/or figurative elements, that can be coupled with said basic elements, each basic element being ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7292243 | Layered and vectored graphical user interface to a knowledge and relationship rich data source A graphical user interface provides a series of nested spherical surfaces representing a surface and/or human development at differing times in history and prehistory. An embodiment of the present invention, a knowledge web (K-Web), comprises a new, “multiple-inte... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7028442 | Deployable truss beam with orthogonally-hinged folding diagonals A deployable single truss with folding or removable chordal members and diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous retraction and extension, in straight and curved configurations. One or more endframes may be used to close off or mount one ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6966813 | Modular construction system and method of constructing toy structures A construction system and method of constructing is disclosed. The construction system includes a substantially spherical hub and linear member attached to the substantially spherical hub to construct a variety of structures. The method of constructing a structure u... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6955022 | Fixing means for fixing a screen panel on a support structure A fixing means for fixing a screen panel on a support structure includes an insert member adapted to fit into a bore formed on the underside of a corner of a screen panel. The insert member has a first upper curved surface forming the major part of the insert member... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6869246 | Internodal connector architecture system A universally compliant and restorative internodal connector architecture system wherein a plurality of nodal members are interconnected by a spring and strut assembly in a manner that permits manual or actuated relocation of the nodal spacial definition using stand... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6857247 | Construction element and coupling device therefor A construction element has at least one coupling device and the coupling device has at least two prongs. Each prong is comprised of two radially extending mating surfaces which frictionally engage the radially extending surfaces of a mating coupling device. The cons... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6799594 | Structure of a framework An improved structure of a framework is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of connectors having provided with holes, and notch seats are employed in the framework for connecting side rods, slanting rods, and supporting device to form into a stable and con... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6688068 | Reconfigurable erectable truss structure A strut assembly includes a longitudinal member having a wall and at least a first substantially hollow end portion. A first threaded member is slidably mounted within the first end-portion and is capable of movement along a longitudinal axis of the threa... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6655057 | Framework for a balloon decoration Disclosed is a framework for a balloon decoration capable of forming a balloon ornament at a predetermined shape by inserting a plurality of balloons into a space created between connecting rods of the framework. More particularly, this framework for the ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6622447 | Modular hub and strut structural system A modular structural system for building models and structures. The system comprises a plurality of connector hub members each having spherical symmetry, and a plurality of strut members having longitudinal symmetry, wherein, each of the connector hub mem... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6378265 | Space frame construction assembly A space frame assembly designed for use in the constructing of a variety of substantially rigid, weight bearing structures including but not limited to walls, bridges, roof structures etc. The space frame assembly comprises a plurality of elongated prefer... | 04/30/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6363678 | Coupling connector and method The present invention concerns a connector that comprises a coupling comprising a first portion, a second portion that is located adjacent the first portion, a top surface, and a bottom planar surface that is located opposite the top surface. The bottom p... | 04/02/2002 |
| 5966890 | Building frame structure A building frame structure has a plurality of frame members having tubular end portions, and a plurality of connectors of respective types having respective arrangements of lugs oriented and adapted for engagement with frame member tubular end portions fo... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5956917 | Co-axial joint system The present invention is directed toward a novel moment resisting connection system, the Co-Axial Joint (CAJ) System, and a method of assembling the moment resisting connection system for use in diverse areas of architectural design, fabrication, engineer... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5946874 | Connector assembly for coplanar display panels A pair of metal disks having a central opening for receiving a fastener to sandwich the corners of a plurality of rectangular panels for the temporary erection of display partitions at a trade show, exhibition or entertainment event.... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5867961 | Contoured cladding support apparatus and method A cladding support system for a framework including rounded tubular members having an arcuate face and flattened opposite ends inserted into cylindrical hubs. The support element includes an elongated span and opposite end portions each including a termin... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5839248 | Frame assembly A frame assembly which can be converted to various shapes to hold different articles. Inner and outer frame members are utilized with the inner frame member serving to hold a panel or flat plate thus forming an enclosure. The frame members are connected t... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5670221 | Universal socket for a finial and finial incorporating such a socket A socket for mounting a finial on either of two telescoping tubular support rods includes a first engagement surface that enters into and contacts the smaller rod and a second engagement surface that surrounds and contacts the larger rod. The engagement s... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5636491 | Frame construction with several rod elements A frame construction with several rod elements, which are connected at a node point by a node element (1) that has several holes (2.1, 2.3, . . . , 2.6) which are arranged on principal axes orthogonal to one another in pairs, distinguished in that a hole ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5632129 | Joint device for joining pretensioned brace member to connector nodes in space truss structure A joint device enables to join a brace member, into which regulated pretension is exactly introduced, to unmovable connector nodes, comprising a steel rod 1 having a swelled portion 1A and a threaded connector portion 1B formed on the end thereof, respect... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5473852 | Mechanical devices and structures A very stiff mounting structure comprises at least three pyramidally disposed rod-like members rigidly coupled together at one end and with their other ends rigidly coupled to a base either to stiffen the base and/or to mount a device such as a tool or in... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5430989 | Construction system A construction system for making latticework structures comprising connectors and rods. Each connector has a base portion with at least two side portions and opposing faces. A first attaching element is attached to a first side portion of the base portion... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5421666 | Pipe connector for framework fabrication Several cylindrical studs radiate from a spherical central hub to form a connector for joining adjacent ends of tubular structural members. The connector has six orthogonally arranged studs each sized to be fitted in an end portion of a structural member.... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5399043 | Joint connection-system for planar or three-dimensional trusses In order to lower the number of individual components in joint connection-systems of planar or three-dimensional trusses of members and joints and further to reduce the frictional surfaces when implementing a member connection and to make possible a contr... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5318470 | Modular construction assembly A modular building assembly is disclosed. The assembly consists of connecting hubs fixedly interconnected with tubular members. The hubs are each made up of one generally circular, central ring and two semi-hemispheric portions or lobes, the ring and lobe... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5095677 | Combination for use in mounting a modular system The combination comprises a plurality of extrusions which are interconnected by means of a plurality of connectors thereby defining the modular system. The extrusions can also be interconnected end to end by means of joining members. The extrusions can be... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5074094 | Nodal point connection The nodal point connection has a nodal body (10) having bearing grooves (11-13) and coupling parts (18) which are insertable into the bearing grooves in a positive-locking manner, and spreading springs (17.1-17.4) which are arranged between the nodal body... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5051019 | Space frame assembly A space frame node and connector assembly is provided in which the node is provided with a series of sockets each of which is formed into an inner and outer part, the inner part being screw-threaded for receiving a screw-threaded spigot portion of a conne... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4982546 | Space frame node A space frame node including a hub, a facet device, and a transition connector for holding the facet deviced to the hub. For a planar node, the hub is formed by a pair of members fastened together such that receptor cavities are created between them so as... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4932808 | Assembly of prefabricated structural components for lattices or trusses An assembly of prefabricated structural components for lattices or trusses includes a plurality of rod-like, load-bearing elements, a plurality of joining elements for joining the rod-like elements to one another, a plurality of connecting elements for co... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4922669 | Modular latticework structure In a modular structure consisting of rods and junction plates joined orthogonally to each other, the rods are attached by means of expanding linking pins to tubular coupling hubs provided on the front face of each junction plate at right angles therewith.... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4912889 | Illuminated framework structures A framework which includes a plurality of angularly related elongated members interconnected by end connectors. At least one of the elongated members includes an elongated illumination device such as a noble gas discharge tube.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4905443 | Node member for use in building a geodesic structure A node member (1) for use in building a geodesic structure having a multiplicity of connecting means (10) about its periphery for connection to other like node members (1) by connecting members (17) to form the geodesic structure, has connecting means (10... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4866902 | Joint for space frame A joint for a structural space frame. The joint includes a first, outer hollow spherical member. The first spherical member fixedly receives the ends of the components of the space frame. A plurality of second members are disposed within the interior of t... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4805368 | Expandable pallet for space station interface attachments A foldable expandable pallet (10) having a basic square configuration. Each pallet is comprised of a plurality of struts (11, 13) joined together by node point fittings (12) to make a rigid structure. Some of the struts have hinge fittings (15) and are sp... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4787191 | Elements for constructing a three-dimensional structure This invention discloses elements for constructing a three-dimensional structure, comprising beams that make edges, polygonal plates that make faces and joints with arms that connect said beams and/or polygonal plates with each other so that a desired str... | 11/29/1988 |
