Title: Modular homes

Abstract: A series of preconstructed building components consisting of: hollow foundation members generally rectangular in cross-section having a closed bottom with outwardly extending flanges resting on gravel or the like, and a generally "U" shaped plate having slots for joists to rest atop the foundation members; or a foundation of a generally "U" shaped channel having slots for joists; hollow wall cells to rest on either foundation and extend upward therefrom; plates to rest on hollow wall cells for the support of a roof; roofing panels to rest on the plates so as to form a roof for the building; and various other components, as in way of example, lintels and closure panels such as are necessary to the construction of a building.

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Inventors: Ferver, George W.

Application Number: 840137
Filing Date: 1977-10-07
Publication_date: 1980-09-16
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Primary Class(es): 52/169.5 52/293.1, 52/299, D25/22, D25/33, D25/34
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Primary Examiner: Murtagh, John E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Lovercheck; Charles L.