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7357238 Expandable and collapsible modular structure  
An expandable and collapsible structural module is provided. The module includes at least three strut pairs, the at least three strut pairs being arranged end to end, at least three corners being...
7347030 Modular truss system with a nesting storage configuration  
An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a truss span. One embodiment includes at least three chords in a generally parallel orientation with respect to each other, where adjacent chords...
7318303 Architectural system incorporating a hyperstrut spine  
A node-and-strut structure is made so as to include a “hyperstrut spine” of at least 6 to 10 similar “vertebrae.” Each such vertebra includes one “left-hand strut,” one “right-hand...
7240459 Joist support apparatus  
An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from...
7226245 Modular marine structures  
A load-carrying modular structure assembled from 3-D structural modules constituting parallelepipeds with rectangular faces, the 3-D modules adjoining each other along said faces. The modules...
7197856 Modular truss assembly  
Truss assemblies of this invention comprise elongate chord elements having opposed first and second axial ends. Brace elements are used to orient and connect together the chord elements in a...
7155872 Open frames for providing structural support and related methods  
Open frames are disclosed by which structural support is provided, each frame comprising an array of slender members formed into a plurality of zig zag frame elements defining apexes, where the...
7100333 Loop assemblies having a central link  
Improved reversibly expandable structures are formed from novel loop assemblies comprising a plurality of links, each of said links having at least one center pivot joint and a plurality of end...
7059094 Frame structure  
A frame structure has a structural unit containing six elongated posts, each post having first and second ends, the structural unit capable of having at least an unfolded state where the six posts...
7013608 Self-guyed structures  
A series of static structures formed from a plurality of interconnected rigid compression members or struts and flexible tension members or guys (e.g. wire cables, chains or elastic cords) is...
6988347 Metal stud frame element  
A metallic stud for use in a framing structure, the stud definable in terms a x, y, z coordinate system. The stud includes the z-axis elongate substantially rectangular integral web within a yz...
6945003 Monumental, stainless-steel cross with I-beam and cable structure  
This concerns a 1000 foot stainless-steel Cross. This is a multi-faceted building including an I-beam internal structure for the tower and the arms, a cable structure within and without the...
6931812 Web structure and method for making the same  
A web structure includes a generally hexahedron-shaped frame having a plurality of points or vertices oriented in a manner that no more than three points lie in a common plane. Each pair of the...
6920733 Unfoldable connected structure and method for unfolding the same  
An unfoldable connected structure has a structural unit movable in a folded and an unfolded state. The structural unit includes five arm units, and each of the arm units include an inner arm member...
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...
6871470 Metal stud building system and method  
A metal stud and clip assembly is designed for use in a non-load-bearing wall to allow a horizontal ceiling to vertically float thereon. This is accomplished by an elongated receiving channel on...
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...
6839639 Giant composites  
Shaped composite structures which are strong, stiff and hard and, at the same time, having high toughness, comprise a matrix, for example a cement or ceramics based matrix and embedded therein a...
6829869 Channel bar with spring loaded hub connector for a display framework  
A support and attachment brace for a collapsible display structure. The support and attachment brace is attachable between two vertically adjacent hubs of the collapsible display structure, and...
6804927 Lattice panel structures  
A modular system for the construction of a lattice panel for a bridge, comprises first and second chord members ( 20, 28 ) and a plurality of web members ( 1 ). Each web member comprises three legs...
6802169 Building frame structure  
Column, beam and cross-bracing frame structure and methodology. The column features an assembly of plural elongate angle-iron-like components held apart by spacers which establish laterally facing...
6568134 Componentized, three dimensional, self-aligning, self-engineering building system for homes, and modeling blocks therefor  
A componentized, three dimensional, self-aligning, self-engineering building system for homes and similar constructions involving a plurality of individual, separately installable components of...
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...
6505443 Collapsible structural element  
A collapsible beam element is provided, including: (a) an elongated flexible structural member having a predetermined cross section; and (b) a hollow defined by the cross section of the flexible...
6484469 Column structures and methods for supporting compressive loads  
A column assembly preferably includes a tube member having a wall that defines an interior volume. The column assembly is preferably operable to convert external, axial compressive forces applied...
6457277 Straight line suspension system for kiosks  
An apparatus and method for support automatic teller machines (ATM's). A framework is formed and adapted to house the ATM. A support plate is positioned within the framework and is adapted to be...
6430887 Hinge assembly for a truss  
For a truss, a hinge assembly for connecting truss members that form the truss. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge plate having a first boss formed thereon and a second hinge plate having...
6358603 Hard impact resistant composite  
A shaped article, at least one domain of which has a three-dimensionally reinforced composite structure comprising of a matrix and a reinforcing system ( 2, 4, 5, 6 ), the reinforcing system...
6357195 Support frame of sheet product  
A support frame is intended to support the decorative sheet product and is formed of a plurality of longitudinal elements and horizontal elements, which are in turn formed of a plurality of base...
6347497 Process for constructing an assembly installation having a transporting system and assembly stations, and a machine framework  
Although hitherto known machine frameworks of O-form are sufficiently stable, they can only be installed subsequently in an assembly station if a conveying belt is disengaged, a belt section is...
6332298 Portable building construction  
A beam structure, the beam having a body with two spaced-apart ends, two blocks in the body, each optionally with at least one lifting eye, each of the two blocks spaced-apart from each other and...
6282849 Structural system  
The present invention relates to a building system comprising prefabricated plates for self-supporting space boundaries. To enable simple construction of load-bearing structures that are versatile...
6253520 Interlocking components and assembly system  
A structure for use in structural, load bearing construction is made from cold rolled shapes and/or shaped from structural grade sheet metals or structural shapes. The structure includes...
6212846 Isosceles joist  
An isosceles joist structural member comprising two half-joists, each half-joist comprising a pair of elongated, substantially rectangular flanges, each having a surface and a longitudinally...
6205736 Structural frame element  
A space frame including at least two elongate structural frame elements arranged side by side and being interconnected by a plurality of elongate struts spaced along the length of the elements,...
6192643 Modular pool enclosure system having aesthetic appeal  
An aesthetic pool enclosure of modular design includes cover members that hide from view various utilitarian structural components such as bolts, screws, rubber splines for holding screens, and the...
6158187 Collapsible structure  
A collapsible structure comprises a base member (B), a lower unit (10) comprising a first side structure (11) having a base end hinged to the base member (B) and a second side structure (16), an...
6141934 Folding frame system with foldable leg assembly and method of erecting a folding frame system  
A folding frame system includes a roof assembly including at least three pivotably attached strut pairs, adjacent pairs of the at least three pivotably attached strut pairs defining at least three...
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,...
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...
6082069 Method for making a rigid construction by wedging together panels and frames without using tools  
6032430 Coupling system for bar structures  
A quick assembling coupling system for bar structures consists of an annular disk containing a number of radial sleeves having their longitudinal axes distributed about the annular disk such that...
6016634 Fabricated structure, especially a housing for a generator set, and a method of fabricating such a structure  
A generator set housing has a skeletal frame with corners which conform to ISO standards. The frame members are welded together and are held in position during welding by tanging and wedging. This...
5987841 Wooden massive wall system  
The traditional method of framing energy efficient Southwestern custom built homes entails the framing of an exterior wall and a second wall which is inside the exterior wall. All of this framing...
5924248 Collapsible frame device  
A collapsible frame device and method of packing vehicles in a transport container is disclosed. The frame device comprises a base and upper and lower vehicle support members associated with the...
5896718 Collapsible panel and modular enclosure and partition system  
A collapsible panel particularly suitable for a partition or enclosure system. In the preferred embodiment each panel has a flexible membrane affixed to an extruded frame, the corners of the frame...
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...
5797695 Articulating hub asssembly  
An articulation hub assembly which connects tubular rod elements comprises the frame matrix for portable collapsible self-supporting prefabricated structures requiring clear span interiors with no...
5689929 Earthquake and weather resistant, fail-safe construction block  
An earthquake and severe weather resistant, fail-safe building block and construction method for fabricating the blocks and structures therefrom. The blocks are hollow and include at least two...
5660003 Structural frame based on plurality of tetrax structures  
A structural frame is composed of a series of struts which are arranged in a particular fashion that steers the stress applied to the frame so as to minimize development of tension and maximize the...
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