Modular blow molded shed with connectors

US9016003B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9016003-B2
Application numberUS-201414182030-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 17, 2014
Priority dateJun 30, 2010
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs that are constructed and arranged to fit into corresponding sockets and slide to an engaged position for interlocking cooperative engagement rigidly connecting the components together.

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What is claimed is: 1. A modular utility shed construction system utilizing blow molded plastic structural panels having integrally formed blow molded connectors comprising: a floor assembly for enclosing the bottom of said utility shed, said floor assembly including a floor panel member having a top surface and a bottom surface, said floor panel member having a first edge, a second edge opposite said first edge, a third edge substantially perpendicular to and extending between…

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What does patent US9016003B2 cover?
The present invention provides a system, or kit, of blow molded panels having integrally formed connectors which combine to form an enclosure, commonly in the form of a utility shed. The corner sections, roof, wall and floor panels are formed of blow molded plastic with integrally formed connectors to interlock with one another. In one embodiment, the ends of the wall panels have locking plugs …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Suncast Technologies Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E04H1/12. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).