Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Compound curve structure – Geodesic shape
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Compound curve structure
Geodesic shape
C052S081400, C052S081100, C446S116000, C446S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06996942
ABSTRACT:
Techniques are described for constructing geodesic dome structures. For example, a method includes connecting a set of temporary spacers to a set of connectors. The spacers arrange the connectors in space so that the connectors are referenced with respect to one another to form the geometries of a geodesic dome. The method may further include making the temporary geodesic dome structure permanent. 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 PA
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