US3113403A
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Method of erecting a building
Assignee: Cargill Inc
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Filing: 1959-04-16
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1979-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John H Macmillan
- 👤 John V Johnson
- 👤 Mentor C Addicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/20; E04H15/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
A METHOD OF ERECTING A BUILDING COMPRISING PUTTING FLUID-TIGHT DUCTS IN AN EARTH AREA WITH THE ENDS THEREOF EXTENDING ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, LAYING A FLUID IMPERVIOUS MEMBRANE OVER AN EARTH AREA EXCLUDING ONE AND INCLUDING THE OTHER END OF EACH DUCT, OPENING THE MEMBRANE OVER EACH DUCT, SEALING THE EDGE OF THE DUCT TO THE MEMBRANE ADJACENT THERETO, POURING CONCRETE ON TOP OF SAID FLUID IMPERVIOUS MEMBRANE, PROVIDING RIGID, FLUID IMPERVIOUS END WALLS, ANCHORING, UPRIGHT, SAID RIGID FLUID IMPERVIOUS END WALLS TO THE ENDS OF SAID CONCRETE IN FLUID IMPERVIOUS RELATIONSHIP, PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET EXTENDING FROM A POINT NEAR ONE END WALL TO A POINT NEAR THE OTHER END WALL, ANCHORING ONE EDGE OF SAID FLEXIBLE FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET TO ONE SIDE OF SAID CONCRETE BETWEEN THE END WALLS IN FLUID IMPERVIOUS RELATIONSHIP, PROVIDING A SLIPPING SUBSTANTIALLY FLUID IMPERVIOUS SEAL BETWEEN SAID FLEXIBLE FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET AND BOTH OF SAID END WALLS, HOLDING CONSECUTIVE PORTIONS OF SAID FLEXIBLE FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET INTERMEDIATE ITS ANCHORED SIDE AND THE OTHER SIDE THEREOF AGAINST SAID CONCRETE IN SLIDING SEALED RELATIONSHIP, PUMPING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH SAID DUCTS UNTIL THE OTHER END OF SAID FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET ALIGNS WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CONCRETE, INTERRUPTING THE PUMPING OF FLUID THROUGH SAID DUCTS, ANCHORING THE OTHER END OF SAID FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CONCRETE IN FLUID IMPERVIOUS RELATIONSHIP, RESUMING PUMPING OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH SAID DUCTS, SEALING THE TOP OF SAID FLEXIBLE FLUID IMPERVIOUS SHEET TO THE TOPS OF SAID END WALLS IN FLUID IMPERVIOUS RELATION, AND SEALING SAID DUCTS AT THEIR INNER ENDS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |