US3226727A
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Suspended module buildings
Assignee: SUSPENDED STRUCTURES Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-09
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frey Christian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:46
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/342; E04B1/34; E04B1/3404; E04B2001/0053; E04B2001/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
THE METHOD OF ERECTING A BUILDING WHICH COMPRISES: (A) ERECTING AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL COLUMN ON THE GROUND, (B) MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE SUPPORT PORTION ON SAID COLUMN AT AN ELEVATION SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE THE GROUND WITH SAID SUPPORT PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE COLUMN, (C) PREFABRICATING A PLURALITY OF HOUSING UNITS AT LOCATIONS REMOTE FROM SAID COLUMN WITH EACH UNIT SUBSTANTIALLY STRUCTURALLY COMPLETE AND SELF CONTAINED WITH AT LEAST ONE FLOOR AND A PLURALITY OF WALLS ON SAID FLOOR FOR LATERALLY ENCLOSING AN OCCUPIABLE AREA AND SERVICE FACILITIES THEREIN, (D) PROVIDING A LIFTING MECHANISM ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN FOR LIFTING SAID UNITS FROM POSITIONS ADJACENT TO THE GROUND TO ELEVATED POSITIONS ABOVE THE GROUND, (E) MOVING A FIRST ONE OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS FROM A REMOTE LOCATION TO A LOCATION ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN, (F) MOVING A SECOND ONE OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS FROM A REMOTE LOCATION TO A LOCATION ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN, (G) OPERATING A LIFTING MECHANISM TO LIFT SAID FIRST AND SECOND UNITS TO ELEVATED POSITIONS ABOVE THE GROUND, (H) PERMANENTLY SUSPENDING SAID FIRST AND SECOND UNITS FROM SAID SUPPORT PORTION, AND (I) CONTINUING TO MOVE, LIFT, AND SUSPEND ADDITIONAL ONES OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS UNTIL THE BUILDING IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
205 words
THE METHOD OF ERECTING A BUILDING WHICH COMPRISES: (A) ERECTING AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL COLUMN ON THE GROUND, (B) MOUNTING AT LEAST ONE SUPPORT PORTION ON SAID COLUMN AT AN ELEVATION SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE THE GROUND WITH SAID SUPPORT PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE COLUMN, (C) PREFABRICATING A PLURALITY OF HOUSING UNITS AT LOCATIONS REMOTE FROM SAID COLUMN WITH EACH UNIT SUBSTANTIALLY STRUCTURALLY COMPLETE AND SELF CONTAINED WITH AT LEAST ONE FLOOR AND A PLURALITY OF WALLS ON SAID FLOOR FOR LATERALLY ENCLOSING AN OCCUPIABLE AREA AND SERVICE FACILITIES THEREIN, (D) PROVIDING A LIFTING MECHANISM ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN FOR LIFTING SAID UNITS FROM POSITIONS ADJACENT TO THE GROUND TO ELEVATED POSITIONS ABOVE THE GROUND, (E) MOVING A FIRST ONE OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS FROM A REMOTE LOCATION TO A LOCATION ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN, (F) MOVING A SECOND ONE OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS FROM A REMOTE LOCATION TO A LOCATION ADJACENT TO SAID COLUMN, (G) OPERATING A LIFTING MECHANISM TO LIFT SAID FIRST AND SECOND UNITS TO ELEVATED POSITIONS ABOVE THE GROUND, (H) PERMANENTLY SUSPENDING SAID FIRST AND SECOND UNITS FROM SAID SUPPORT PORTION, AND (I) CONTINUING TO MOVE, LIFT, AND SUSPEND ADDITIONAL ONES OF SAID PREFABRICATED UNITS UNTIL THE BUILDING IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE.
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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) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |