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Modular enclosure with offset panels

US7770337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2005
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B1/61
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A modular enclosure, such as a shed, may include a number of components. For example, the enclosure may include roof panels, floor panels and wall panels that are connected to the roof and/or floor panels. Preferably, the wall panels span the seams disposed between the roof and/or floor panels. In addition, the wall panels are preferably offset from the roof and/or floor panels. Further, the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels desirably have a substantially similar width. The enclosure may also include one or more corner panels and the corner panels may have a living hinge that generally divides the corner panel in half. Advantageously, the offset connection of the roof panels, wall panels and floor panels may facilitate construction of an enclosure with increased strength and functionality.

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