Foundation/sidewall construction method and kit
US10392771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2005/322
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An architectural foundation assembly comprising a horizontal slab including a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outside surface; a vertical slab in contact with the horizontal slab, the vertical slab including a top surface, an outside surface, and an inside surface, the top surface defining a shelf having a horizontal surface and a vertical surface; and at least one structural element attached to the shelf and in contact with the top surface of the vertical slab, the at least one structural element including a top surface which is flush with the top surface of the horizontal slab, the at least one structural element not in contact with the vertical surface of the shelf, thereby creating a thermal air gap between the at least one structural element and the vertical surface of the shelf.
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