Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Elongated rigid structure – End-to-end connected sections
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-16
2010-11-30
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Elongated rigid structure
End-to-end connected sections
C052S847000, C052S844000, C052S836000, C052S514000, C052S514500, C138S157000, C138S158000, C156S060000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841154
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for assembling multi-piece structural components, such as architectural columns, capitals, and bases, are disclosed. In one embodiment a column assembly is disclosed, comprising a first column portion and a second column portion. The first column portion includes a flange having a first keyed surface on which predetermined surface features are defined. The second column portion includes a second keyed surface that is configured to engage the first keyed surface. The second keyed surface includes a keying material having surface features that intermesh with the predetermined surface feature such that the first and second column portions are desirably aligned when mated. The surfaces features of the second keyed surface are defined in the keying material as a result of compressive engagement between the keying material and the predetermined surface features of the first keyed surface when the column portions are mated.
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Chapman Jeanette
Lillywhite, PC Jeffery M.
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