US2012297700A1PendingUtilityA1

Systems and methods for constructing temporary, re-locatable structures

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 25, 2011Filed: May 25, 2012Published: Nov 29, 2012
Est. expiryMay 25, 2031(~4.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:James G. Quinn
E04B 1/34321
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Abstract

A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one door panel, and each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track. The first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface. The second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track.

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1 . A system for constructing a temporary structure, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panels;   a plurality of roof panels;   a plurality of floor panels;   at least one door panel; and   one or more wall panel, roof panel, floor panel and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track;   wherein the first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface; and   wherein the second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener is adapted to couple at least two of a wall panel, a roof panel, a floor panel, and a door panel. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of coupling devices. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein at least one coupling device is adapted to couple a wall panel to a floor panel. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein at least one coupling device is adapted to couple a wall panel to a roof panel. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein at least one coupling device is adapted to couple two wall panels perpendicularly. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 3 , further comprising at least one roof support beam, wherein the coupling device is adapted to couple two wall panels and a roof support beam. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wall panels, the roof panels, the floor panels, and the at least one door panel are identical. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a coating on the surface of at least one panel. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel has two first tracks and two second tracks. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the two first tracks are coupled adjacent to each other and the two second tracks are coupled adjacent to each other. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is adapted to be assembled and disassembled into the original components on location. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the system is adapted to be re-located and reassembled after being disassembled. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first track and the second track are coupled to parallel edges. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising adhesive to adjoin panels. 
     
     
         16 . A structure, comprising:
 a plurality of wall panels;   a plurality of roof panels;   a plurality of floor panels;   at least one door panel; and   one or more wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track;   wherein the first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface; and   wherein the second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track.   
     
     
         17 . The structure of  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener couples at least two of a wall panel, a roof panel, a floor panel, and a door panel. 
     
     
         18 . The structure of  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of coupling devices. 
     
     
         19 . The structure of  claim 18 , wherein at least one coupling device couples a wall panel to a floor panel. 
     
     
         20 . The structure of  claim 18 , wherein at least one coupling device couples a wall panel to a roof panel. 
     
     
         21 . The structure of  claim 18 , wherein at least one coupling device couples two wall panels perpendicularly. 
     
     
         22 . The structure of  claim 18 , further comprising at least one roof support beam, wherein the coupling device couples two wall panels and a roof support beam. 
     
     
         23 . The structure of  claim 16 , wherein the wall panels, the roof panels, the floor panels, and the at least one door panel are identical. 
     
     
         24 . The structure of  claim 16 , further comprising a coating on the surface of at least one panel. 
     
     
         25 . The structure of  claim 16 , wherein each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel has two first tracks and two second tracks. 
     
     
         26 . The structure of  claim 25 , wherein the two first tracks are coupled adjacent to each other and the two second tracks are coupled adjacent to each other. 
     
     
         27 . The structure of  claim 16 , wherein the structure is disassemblable into the original components. 
     
     
         28 . The structure of  claim 27 , wherein the structure is re-locatable and reassemblable. 
     
     
         29 . The structure of  claim 16 , wherein the first track and the second track are coupled to parallel edges. 
     
     
         30 . The structure of  claim 16 , further comprising adhesive between adjoining panels. 
     
     
         31 . A panel, comprising:
 a first track coupled to at least one edge of the panel; and   a second track coupled to at least one other edge of the panel;   wherein the first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface; and   wherein the second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track.

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