Fire, thermal, and/or sound resistant confined space construction

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
U S GREENFIBER
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[0016]Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a structure having a confined space. The structure may include: (a) a first building unit, (b) a second building unit, and (c) a confined space located between the building units, the confined space being filled with an organic containing material having a minimum installed density for preventing gaps having only outer membranes. The confined space may provide fire, sound, or thermal resistance and combinations thereof. The confined space may provide improved fire, sound, or thermal resistance over existing structures, such as those which include sprinkler systems for fire control.
[0017]Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an organic containing material confined space for a structure. The confined space may include: (a) an interior support structure, (b) an outer membrane on each side of the interior support structure, (c) a substantially organic material between the outer membranes, and (d) at leas

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This process is expensive, labor-intensive and time consuming.
A similar problem exists in the confined space between the walls or floors of

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[0024]In the following description, like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views. Also in the following description, it is to be understood that such terms as “forward,”“rearward,”“left,”“right,”“upwardly,”“downwardly,” and the like are words of convenience and are not to be construed as limiting terms.

[0025]Referring now to the drawings in general and FIG. 1 in particular, it will be understood that the illustrations are for the purpose of describing a preferred embodiment of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention thereto.

[0026]As best seen in FIG. 1, a structure having a confined space, generally designated 10, is shown constructed according to the present invention. In the preferred embodiment, the confined space is fire resistance rated. The confined space may also provide “improved” thermal resistance and acoustic transmission resistance.

[0027]The structure having a confined space includes a first building unit ...

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A structure having a confined space. The structure includes: (a) a first building unit, (b) a second building unit, (c) a confined space located between the building units, and (d) a structure connecting the fire resistance rated, confined space to the first unit and the second unit. The confined space includes: (i) an interior support structure, (ii) an outer membrane on each side of the interior support structure, (iii) a substantially organic material between the outer membranes, and (iv) at least one secondary support member attached to the interior support structure for preventing bowing of the outer membranes. The confined space provides fire, sound, or thermal resistance and combinations thereof.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001](1) Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a structure having a confined space and, more particularly, to a confined space located in a web truss assembly, the confined space being filled with an organic containing material having a minimum installed density for preventing gaps. The confined space provides fire, sound, or thermal resistance, or combinations thereof.[0003](2) Description of the Prior Art[0004]Multi-family residential constructions typically include separation walls and floors constructed of wood members and having an insulating material between the units. These wood members may include dual two-by-four framing with a drywall surface on both sides of the framing. In many cases, this type of construction requires that the drywall be attached to an interior surface in a gap in the framing after the framing is placed upright to serve as a wall. After the framing is placed upright, material may be positioned...

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IPC IPC(8): E04B1/88
CPCE04B9/001E04B1/26
Inventor BOWMAN, DAVID J.BOYKO, BOHDAN
Owner U S GREENFIBER
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