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US 5,238,321 AGranted
Modular construction system
AssigneeUniserve International Products Inc.
InventorMichael Jarjoura
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Abstract
A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, the unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, one or more posts projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from the planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of the one or more posts. One or more connector units are also provided for removable connection to the universal unit, each of the connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in the vertical channels and to rest on the one or more posts, and one or more tongue members connected to the flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members.
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A modular construction system comprising:
- a) a universal unit having four rectangular planar surfaces forming a generally square sleeve for receiving a vertical structural member;
- b) each of said planar surfaces including a pair of cylindrical posts projecting in substantially horizontal orientation, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said posts;
- c) a connector unit for removable connection to any one of said four surfaces, said connector unit having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said posts, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members.
A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
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- c) wherein said support means comprise a horizontal ledge.
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A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
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- c) wherein said support means comprises one or more cylindrical posts, and said planar flange member is rectangular and is provided with one or more notches on one or more sides thereof adapted to receive said one or more posts when resting thereon.
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A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members
- c) wherein said planar flange member is circular such that said flange member is rotatable about a horizontal axis when received within said vertical channels and resting on said support means.
A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
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- c) pivot means connecting said one or more tongue members to said flange member, whereby said one or more tongue members may be oriented at different angles relative to said flange member.
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A modular construction system for connecting tow or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
- c) wherein said universal unit comprises four said planar surfaces arranged so as to form a rectangular sleeve adapted to fit over said first structural member, each of said four planar surfaces being provided with said finger members and said support means, whereby up to four said connector members may be connected to said universal member;
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- d) a plurality of holes in each said four planar surfaces for receiving fastening means by which said universal unit may be fastened to said first structural unit.
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A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
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- c) a plurality of holes in said flange member for receiving fastening means by which said connector unit may be fastened to said universal unit.
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A modular construction system for connecting two or more structural members, comprising:
- a) a universal unit for connection to a first structural member, said unit having at least one planar surface adapted to be oriented in substantially vertical orientation, support means projecting in substantially horizontal orientation from said planar surface, and a pair of finger members defining vertical channels on opposite sides of said support means;
- b) one or more connector units for removable connection to said universal unit, each of said connector units having a planar flange member adapted to be received in said vertical channels and to rest on said support means, and one or more tongue members connected to said flange unit for receiving one or more additional structural members;
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- c) a plurality of holes in said one or more tongue members for receiving fastening means by which said tongue members may be fastened to said one or more additional structural members.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.