Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Compound curve structure – Geodesic shape
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-17
2008-10-14
King, Anita M (Department: 3632)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Compound curve structure
Geodesic shape
C052S650200, C052S656900, C446S116000, C446S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07434359
ABSTRACT:
Techniques are described for constructing geodesic dome structures. For example, a method includes connecting a set of panels to form a geodesic dome. The panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of a geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome formed by the panels. Another method includes attaching flanges to a set of permanent structure members that form a permanent geodesic dome structure. The method further includes fastening a set of panels to the flanges. The panels enclose the geodesic dome structure to form the geodesic dome. The techniques described may allow the construction of a geodesic dome structure of precisely controlled dimensions with relatively small numbers of people and little strenuous labor.
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King Anita M
Shumaker & Sieffert P.A.
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