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US 2001/0039767 A1Published application
Cladding for a domed structure
OwnerFrancisco Castanoinventor
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Abstract
Cladding for a domed structure bridges gaps between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding preferably utilizes adjustable cladding panels and bridges to bridge the gap between adjacent roofing panels. The cladding is particularly suited for doubly curved surfaces.
Claims11
A building, comprising:
- a support structure;
- and
- a panel coupled to the support structure, wherein the panel includes:
- a first plane member;
- a second plane member;
- and
- a flexible member coupled between the first and second plane members, wherein the flexible member permits the first plane member and the second plane member to be separated by a variable gap.
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A roofing system for a building, comprising:
- a panel including:
- a first plane member;
- a second plane member;
- and
- a flexible member coupled between the first and second plane members, wherein the flexible member permits the first plane member and the second plane member to be separated by a variable gap.
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A panel for use in a roofing system for a building, comprising:
- a first plane member;
- a second plane member;
- and
- a flexible member coupled between the first and second plane members, wherein the flexible member permits the first plane member and the second plane member to be separated by a variable gap.
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A method of constructing a roofing system for a building, the roofing system including a plurality of roofing panels, comprising:
- permitting the spacing between adjacent roofing panels to vary;
- and
- bridging a spacing between adjacent roofing panels using an adjustable member;
- and
- wherein the adjacent roofing panels and the adjustable member comprise a unitary roofing element.
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A method of constructing a building, comprising:
- constructing a space frame structure;
- and
- constructing a roofing structure onto the space frame structure, the roofing structure including a plurality of roofing panels;
- wherein the roofing structure is constructed by the following;
- permitting the spacing between adjacent roofing panels to vary;
- and
- bridging a spacing between adjacent roofing panels using an adjustable member;
- and
- wherein the adjacent roofing panels and the adjustable member comprise a unitary roofing element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.