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US 7,062,812 B1Granted
Arch bridge
OwnerDavid C. Morrisinventor
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Abstract
A bridge, comprising a set of arches, each extending longitudinally along the bridge, including at least one central arch and at least two side arches, symmetrically disposed about the central arch. The side arches are slanted transversely inwardly so that they are closest at the longitudinal center of the bridge and are generally disposed either above or below the central arch. In addition, transverse members connect the arches together and a deck is suspended from the set of arches.
Claims3
A bridge, comprising:
- (a) a set of arches, each extending longitudinally along said bridge, including at least one central arch and at least two side arches, symmetrically disposed about said central arch, said side arches slanted transversely inwardly so that they are closest at the longitudinal center of said bridge and being generally disposed either above or below said central arch;
- (b) transverse members connecting said arches together;
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- (c) a deck, suspended from and supported by said set of arches.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.