Method of constructing a structure using boards comprising an array of marks to facilitate attachment to a frame

a technology of arrays and marks, applied in the field of methods of constructing structures using boards comprising, can solve the problems of inability to contact, difficulty in measuring and marking additional steps, and inability to see the frame, and achieve the effect of facilitating the attachment of the board

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-08
SCHUMAN THOMAS L +3
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Benefits of technology

Facilitates rapid and accurate attachment of boards to structural frames, reducing construction time and minimizing the risk of misalignment, thereby enhancing construction efficiency and ensuring structural integrity.

Problems solved by technology

A principal drawback to this construction method is that when a worker places the board over the frame, the frame is no longer visible.
This additional measuring and marking step is problematic not only because of the time it takes, but also because measurement errors may cause the fasteners to be misaligned and fail to contact the frame.
Misaligned fasteners not only decrease construction efficiency because they require that the misaligned fasteners be removed and new fasteners inserted, but also could undermine structural integrity if the worker is unaware of the error or ignores it.
However, these patterns are typically in the form of a complicated and potentially confusing series of grids formed by a series of intersecting lines as well as other reference indicia.
While these complicated patterns allow the boards to be used in a wide variety of building and construction applications they also require more time and effort by an installer to use.

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[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, there is a board 5 prepared according to the present invention. The board 5 is in a rectangular shape defined by two parallel longitudinal edges 16 and two parallel transverse edges 18. However, boards prepared according to the present invention may be in a variety of other shapes, such as squares, triangles, etc. Nor is it necessary that edges always be parallel, rather the edges may be scalloped, have a sinusoidal form or some other form.

[0018] The board 5 may be used in a variety of different applications, but it is envisioned that the board 5 will be attached to a conventional frame structure (not shown). The conventional frame structure has a plurality of spaced vertical components, which may be spaced any distance apart from each other. These vertical components are connected at each end by horizontal frame components. The vertical components are referred to as “studs” in the case of a frame structure forming a wall, “joists” in a frame structure sup...

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[0024] The marks on the board may be selected from several different forms, the forms include circles, dots, squares, diamonds and other forms. In the present invention shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the marks are selected from several different forms. Marks in the first array 7, the second array 9, and the fifth array 32 are all in the form of circles, while marks in the third array 24 and the sixth array 36 are both in the form of diamonds. Marks in the fourth array 28 are in the form of squares. Marks in the seventh array 38 are shown as squares with dots inside. Thus, the circles indicate a separation of 16 inches, so when the board 5 is placed over a frame structure having vertical components spaced every sixteen inches, then the circles indicate the location of the vertical components beneath the board 5. The marks shown in FIG. 3 for each of the arrays are for illustration only, different marks may be selected for each of the arrays and the list of marks mentioned above is not inten...

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Abstract

A board is provided that includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure. The pattern comprises a first array of marks disposed along a first imaginary line; a second array of marks disposed along a second imaginary line, said first and second imaginary lines being spaced a first predetermined distance apart; and a third array of marks disposed along a third imaginary line, said first and third imaginary lines being spaced a second predetermined distance apart. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, where the pattern facilitates the quick attachment of the board to an underlying frame.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 012,918, filed Oct. 30, 2001, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Wood boards or sheets, typically made from wood composite products like plywood or oriented strand board, are common construction materials in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. During construction, these boards are placed over and fastened to an underlying supporting frame to form the wall, roof or floor of the building. [0003] While this method of construction is an improvement over other construction techniques, it could nonetheless be made more efficient. A principal drawback to this construction method is that when a worker places the board over the frame, the frame is no longer visible. Thus, in order to fasten or attach the board to the supporting frame it is necessary to add an additional step of mea...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B5/12E04C2/16E04F13/16E04F21/18E04G21/18
CPCE04B5/12E04C2/16E04D15/025E04F21/18E04G21/1891E04F13/16E04B2103/04Y10T29/49947Y10T428/24802
InventorSCHUMAN, THOMAS L.GAGNON, KATIE SHEAPOTTER, ROBERT STEPHENLATTERELL, ROGER WILLIAM
OwnerSCHUMAN THOMAS L