Modular enclosure

US8051617B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Barry D. Mower · Layton, US
• Brent Steed · Syracuse, US
• Jay Calkin · Ogden, US
• Neil Watson · Layton, US
• Robert A. Astle · Kaysville, US
• L. Curtis Strong · Clearfield, US
• Rich Howe · Pleasant View, US
• David C. Winter · Layton, US
• Kent Ashby · Logan, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 20, 2010
• Grant date: Nov 8, 2011
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04B1/34317
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A modular enclosure may include a number of interlocking components, such as panels, that may be interconnected to form sidewalls, roof and/or floor. The panels may be constructed from blow-molded plastic and a first pattern may be disposed on one surface and a second pattern may be disposed on an opposing surface. One or more points of intersection may be located where the first pattern and the second pattern overlie, and a depression may be disposed at the points of intersection. The depressions are preferably sized and configured to increase the strength and/or rigidity of the panel.