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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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E04B
GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B 1/00;
{
electromagnetic shielding H05K 9/0001
}
)
NOTE
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In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated :

- "ceiling" includes all the finishing material concealing the
the underside of the load-carrying ceiling structure or
roof structure.

WARNING
-
The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:

E04B1/682 covered by E04B 1/68
E04B1/684 covered by E04B 1/68
E04B1/686 covered by E04B 1/68

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E04B 1/00
Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs(scaffolds, shutteringsE04G; structures specially adapted for buildings for special purposes, general layout of buildings, e.g. modular co-ordination,E04H; the particular parts of buildings, see the relevant groups for those parts)
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E04B 1/0007
.
{
Base structures; Cellars
}
E04B 1/0015
. .
{
Cellars constructed from prefabricated units
}
E04B 1/0023
.
{
Building characterised by incorporated canalisations (E04B 1/34869, E03C 1/01, E04C 2/52, E04F 17/00 take precedence; canalisation per se F16L; conducts for ventilation, heating systems or air-conditioning F24)
}
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E04B 1/003
.
{
Balconies; Decks
}
E04B 1/0038
. .
{
Anchoring devices specially adapted therefor with means for preventing cold bridging
}
E04B 1/0046
.
{
Loggias
}
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E04B 1/02
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Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements (E04B 1/32 to E04B 1/36 take precedence)
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E04B 1/04
. .
the elements consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stone-like material
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E04B 1/043
. . .
{
Connections specially adapted therefor
}
E04B 1/046
. . . .
{
using reinforcement loops protruding from the elements
}
E04B 1/06
. . .
the elements being prestressed
E04B 1/08
. .
the elements consisting of metal
E04B 1/10
. .
the elements consisting of wood
E04B 1/12
. .
the elements consisting of other material
E04B 1/14
. .
the elements being composed of two or more materials (of reinforced concrete E04B 1/04)
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E04B 1/16
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Structures made from masses, e.g. of concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, substructures to be coated with load-bearing material (E04B 1/32 to E04B 1/36 take precedence)
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E04B 1/161
. .
{
with vertical and horizontal slabs, both being partially cast in situ
}
E04B 1/162
. . .
{
with a central core, used as form, in order to form a continuous concrete shell
}
E04B 1/163
. .
{
with vertical and horizontal slabs, only the vertical slabs being partially cast in situ (E04B 2/86 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/164
. .
{
with vertical and horizontal slabs, only the horizontal slabs being partially cast in situ
}
E04B 1/165
. .
{
with elongated load-supporting parts, cast in situ; E04B 1/161, E04B 1/163 and E04B 1/164 take precedence
}
E04B 1/166
. .
{
with curved surfaces, at least partially cast in situ in order to make a continuous concrete shell structure (E04B 1/169 takes precedence)
}
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E04B 1/167
. .
{
with permanent forms made of particular materials, e.g. layered products
}
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E04B 1/168
. . .
{
flexible
}
E04B 1/169
. . . .
{
inflatable
}
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E04B 1/18
.
Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons (E04B 1/32 to E04B 1/36 take precedence; elongated load-supporting parts as elements, trusses, truss-like structures E04C 3/00)
E04B 1/185
. .
{
Connections not covered by E04B 1/21 and E04B 1/2403, e.g. connections between structural parts of different material
}
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E04B 1/19
. .
Three-dimensional framework structures
{
folded structures and grid-like formations acting as shell structures E04B 7/10
}
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E04B 1/1903
. . .
{
Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor
}
E04B 1/1906
. . . .
{
with central spherical, semispherical or polyhedral connecting element
}
E04B 1/1909
. . . .
{
with central cylindrical connecting element
}
E04B 1/1912
. . . .
{
with central cubical connecting element
}
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Subgroup E04B 1/19 takes precedence over subgroups E04B 1/20 to E04B 1/30

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E04B 1/20
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the supporting parts consisting of concrete, e.g. reinforced concrete, or other stonelike material
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E04B 1/21
. . .
Connections specially adapted therefor
E04B 1/215
. . . .
{
comprising metallic plates or parts
}
E04B 1/22
. . .
with parts being prestressed
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E04B 1/24
. .
the supporting parts consisting of metal
E04B 1/2403
. . .
{
Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts
}
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E04B 1/26
. .
the supporting parts consisting of wood
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E04B 1/2604
. . .
{
Connections specially adapted therefor (shear dowels E04B 1/486, E04B 1/49)
}
E04B 1/2608
. . . .
{
Connectors made from folded sheet metal (E04B 1/2612 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/2612
. . . .
{
Joist hangers
}
E04B 1/28
. .
the supporting parts consisting of other material
E04B 1/30
. .
the supporting parts being composed of two or more materials; Composite steel and concrete constructions (of reinforced concrete E04B 1/20)
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E04B 1/32
.
Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures (
{
E04B 1/34378 takes precedence;
}
 vaulted roofs E04B 7/08)
E04B 1/3205
. .
{
Structures with a longitudinal horizontal axis, e.g. cylindrical or prismatic structures
}
E04B 1/3211
. .
{
Structures with a vertical rotation axis or the like, e.g. semi-spherical structures
}
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E04B 1/34
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Extraordinary structures, e.g. with suspended or cantilever parts supported by masts or tower-like structures enclosing elevators or stairs; Features relating to the elastic stability (E04B 1/342, E04B 1/343, E04B 1/348 take precedence; for floors E04B 5/43; buildings for special purposes, e.g. withstanding earthquake, E04H)
E04B 1/3404
. .
{
supported by masts or tower-like structures
}
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E04B 1/3408
. .
{
Extraordinarily-supported small buildings
}
E04B 1/3412
. . .
{
mainly supported by a central column or footing (E04B 1/3416 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/3416
. .
{
Structures comprising mainly a central support column and a cantilevered roof
}
E04B 1/342
.
Structures covering a large free area, whether open-sided or not, e.g. hangars, halls (roof trusses E04C 3/00; non-structural features for specified purposes, see the relevant groups of E04H)
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E04B 1/343
.
Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport (movable roof parts E04B 7/16; floatable buildings B63B; small prefabricated buildings, transportable as a whole E04H 1/12; small garages E04H 6/02; tents or canopies, in general E04H 15/00)
{
containers B65G
}
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E04B 1/34305
. .
{
telescopic
}
E04B 1/3431
. . .
{
with only one level of nesting
}
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E04B 1/34315
. .
{
characterised by separable parts
}
E04B 1/34321
. . .
{
mainly constituted by panels
}
E04B 1/34326
. . .
{
mainly constituted by longitudinal elements
}
E04B 1/34331
. . .
{
mainly constituted by threedimensional elements
}
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E04B 1/34336
. .
{
Structures movable as a whole
}
E04B 1/34342
. . .
{
Skirtings therefor
}
E04B 1/34347
. . .
{
Anchoring means therefor
}
E04B 1/34352
. . .
{
Base structures or supporting means therefor
}
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E04B 1/34357
. .
{
Foldable or retractable structures
}
E04B 1/34363
. . .
{
with provisions to raise or lower the whole structure
}
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E04B 1/34368
. . .
{
Wheeled arch-type structures
}
E04B 1/34373
. . . .
{
collapsible
}
E04B 1/34378
. . .
{
Structures deriving their rigidity from concertina folds
}
E04B 1/34384
. .
{
Assembling details for foldable, separable, collapsible or retractable structures
}
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E04B 1/344
. .
with hinged parts
E04B 1/3441
. . .
{
with articulated bar-shaped elements
}
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E04B 1/3442
. . .
{
folding out from a core cell
}
E04B 1/3444
. . . .
{
with only lateral unfolding
}
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E04B 1/3445
. . .
{
foldable in a flat stack of parallel panels
}
E04B 1/3447
. . . .
{
Portal- or saddle-shaped structures
}
E04B 1/3448
. . .
{
with rotating shell-forming segments
}
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E04B 1/346
. .
Rotary buildings; buildings with rotary units, e.g. rooms
E04B 1/3465
. . .
{
with adapted utilities connections, e.g. for water or electricity
}
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E04B 1/348
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Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
E04B 1/34807
. .
{
Elements integrated in a skeleton
}
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E04B 1/34815
. .
{
Elements not integrated in a skeleton
}
E04B 1/34823
. . .
{
the supporting structure consisting of concrete
}
E04B 1/3483
. . .
{
the supporting structure consisting of metal
}
E04B 1/34838
. . .
{
the supporting structure consisting of wood
}
E04B 1/34846
. . .
{
the supporting structure consisting of other specified material, e.g. of plastics
}
E04B 1/34853
. . .
{
the supporting structure being composed of two or more materials
}
E04B 1/34861
. . .
{
particular arrangement of habitable rooms or their component parts; modular co-ordination
}
E04B 1/34869
. .
{
Elements for special technical purposes, e.g. with a sanitary equipment (combination of baths, douches, sinks, wash-basins, closets or urinals A47K 4/00; plumbing installations for baths, douches, or the like, E03C 1/01; panels serving for locating conduits E04C 2/521; ducts for receiving installation lines E04F 17/08)
}
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E04B 1/35
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Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block (E04B 1/34 takes precedence; falsework, shuttering for shaping walls, floors, ceilings or roofs in situ E04G 11/04; conveying or assembling of building materials E04G 21/00; working measure on existing buildings E04G 23/00)
E04B 1/3505
. .
{
characterised by the in-situ moulding of large parts of a structure (E04B 1/3511, E04B 1/3516, E04B 1/3522, E04B 1/3533, E04B 1/3544, E04B 1/355 take precedence)
}
E04B 1/3511
. .
{
Lift-slab; characterised by a purely vertical lifting of floors or roofs or parts thereof
}
E04B 1/3516
. .
{
characterised by erecting a vertical structure and then adding the floors from top to bottom
}
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E04B 1/3522
. .
{
characterised by raising a structure and then adding structural elements under it (E04B 1/3511, E04B 1/3516, E04B 1/3533 take precedence)
}
E04B 1/3527
. . .
{
the structure being a roof
}
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E04B 1/3533
. .
{
characterised by the raising of hingedly-connected building elements, e.g. arches, portal frames (E04B 1/355 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/3538
. . .
{
the elements being a floor slab with hingedly-connected wall panels
}
E04B 1/3544
. .
{
characterised by the use of a central column to lift and temporarily or permanently support structural elements (E04B 1/3516 and E04B 1/355 take precedence)
}
E04B 1/355
. .
{
characterised by the tilting up of whole buildings or sections thereof, e.g. walls, portal frames
}
E04B 1/3555
. .
{
Constructions using straw bales
}
E04B 1/36
.
Bearings or like supports allowing movement (for bridges E01D 19/04; buildings with-standing earthquakes E04H 9/02)
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E04B 1/38
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Connections for building structures in general
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Connections specially adapted for particular building parts or for particular building structures are classified in the groups for those parts or structures, e.g. in groups E04B 1/21, E04B 2/00, E04B 5/00, E04B 7/00 or EO4B9/00. Joints not specially adapted for building construction, or of more general application, are classified in the appropriate subclasses, e.g. F16B.

E04B 1/383
. .
{
Connection of concrete parts using adhesive materials, e.g. mortar or glue
}
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E04B 1/40
. .
Separate connecting elements (for forms, falsework, or shutterings E04G 17/00; releasable clips or clamps, hooks, wedges, wall-dowels, nails, bolts, rivets, screws, wood-screws F16B)
WARNING
-

Group E04B 1/40 is no longer used for the classification of new documents. The backlog of this group is in the process of being reorganised to group E04B 1/41 and subgroups

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E04B 1/41
. . .
Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete (
{
joist hangers E04B 1/2612; shear dowels E04B 1/483
}
; spacers
{
other than masonry wall ties
}
 for cavity walls E04B 2/30, E04B 2/44; connectors for reinforcing elements E04C 5/16; supporting devices for connector reinforcing rods for concrete walls E04G 21/125; fastening frames to the border of openings E06B 1/56)
E04B 1/4107
. . . .
{
Longitudinal elements having an open profile, with the opening parallel to the concrete or masonry surface, i.e. anchoring rails
}
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E04B 1/4114
. . . .
{
Elements with sockets (E04B 1/4107 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/4121
. . . . .
{
with internal threads or non-adjustable captive nuts
}
E04B 1/4128
. . . . .
{
receiving adjustable or removal nuts
}
E04B 1/4135
. . . . .
{
receiving removal bolt heads (E04B 1/415 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/4142
. . . . .
{
with transverse hook- or loop-receiving parts (E04B 1/415 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/415
. . . . .
{
with captive and extendable anchoring parts, e.g. spring-loaded bolts, hanging rings
}
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E04B 1/4157
. . . .
{
Longitudinally-externally threaded elements extending from the concrete or masonry, e.g. anchoring bolt with embedded head
}
E04B 1/4164
. . . . .
{
with an adjustment sleeve
}
E04B 1/4171
. . . .
{
Nailable or non-threaded screwable elements (dowels F16B 13/00)
}
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E04B 1/4178
. . . .
{
Masonry wall ties (with insulation-layer locating devices E04B 1/7616; replacing or adding wall ties E04G 23/0222)
}
E04B 1/4185
. . . . .
{
for cavity walls with both wall leaves made of masonry (spacers for permanent forms E04B 2/86)
}
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E04B 1/48
. . .
Dowels, i.e. members adapted to penetrate the surfaces of two parts and to take the shear stresses
E04B 1/483
. . . .
{
Shear dowels to be embedded in concrete
}
E04B 1/486
. . . .
{
Shear dowels for wood (E04B 1/49 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/49
. . . .
with self-penetrating parts, e.g. claw dowels
{
(nail plates F16B 15/0023)
}
E04B 1/54
. .
Joints substantially without separate connecting elements, e.g. jointing by inter-engagement (welded, glued, or the like joints, in general F16B)
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E04B 1/58
. .
of bar-shaped building elements
{
(framework connections E04B 1/21, E04B 1/2403, E04B 1/2604)
}
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E04B 1/5806
. . .
{
with a cross-section having an open profile
}
E04B 1/5812
. . . .
{
of substantially I - or H - form
}
E04B 1/5818
. . . .
{
of substantially U - form
}
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E04B 1/5825
. . .
{
with a closed cross-section
}
E04B 1/5831
. . . .
{
of substantially rectangular form
}
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E04B 1/5837
. . . .
{
of substantially circular form
}
E04B 1/5843
. . . . .
{
with ends provided with protuberances
}
E04B 1/585
. . . . .
{
with separate connection devices
}
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E04B 1/61
. .
of slab-shaped building elements with each other
E04B 1/6104
. . .
{
the overlapping ends of the slabs connected together
}
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E04B 1/6108
. . .
{
the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
}
E04B 1/6112
. . . .
{
by clamping, e.g. friction, means on lateral surfaces
}
E04B 1/6116
. . . .
{
by locking means on lateral surfaces
}
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E04B 1/612
. . . .
{
by means between frontal surfaces
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E04B 1/6125
. . . . .
{
with protrusions on the one frontal surface co-operating with recesses in the other frontal surface
}
E04B 1/6129
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by expansion
}
E04B 1/6133
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by friction-grip
}
E04B 1/6137
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by formlocking
}
E04B 1/6141
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by an additional locking key
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E04B 1/6145
. . . . .
{
with recesses in both frontal surfaces co-operating with an additional connecting element
}
E04B 1/615
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by expansion
}
E04B 1/6154
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by friction-grip
}
E04B 1/6158
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by formlocking
}
E04B 1/6162
. . . . . .
{
the connection made by an additional locking key
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E04B 1/6166
. . . . .
{
with protrusions on both frontal surfaces
}
E04B 1/617
. . . . . .
{
with one protrusion on each frontal surface
}
E04B 1/6175
. . . . . .
{
with two or more protrusions on each frontal surface
}
E04B 1/6179
. . . . .
{
with protrusions and recesses on each frontal surface
}
E04B 1/6183
. . . . .
{
with rotatable locking means co-operating with a recess (similar devices for sliding doors E05B 65/0817)
}
E04B 1/6187
. . . .
{
by means on top and/or bottom surfaces of the slabs
}
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E04B 1/62
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Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor (chemical compositions C01 to C11; implements for applying insulation or sealings E04F 21/00; buildings to withstand or to provide protection against external undesired influences E04H 9/00; sealing pipes in walls or partitions F16L 5/02; shielding against dangerous radiation G21F; constructions of particular parts of buildings, see the relevant groups for those parts)
E04B 1/625
. .
{
Sheets or foils allowing passage of water vapor but impervious to liquid water; house wraps
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E04B 1/64
. .
for making damp-proof; Protection against corrosion (sealings E04B 1/66)
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Group E04B 1/64 is not used for classification. Documents are classified in subgroups only or in groups E04B 1/66, E04B 1/70

E04B 1/642
. . .
{
Protecting metallic construction elements against corrosion (for concrete reinforcing elements made of steel E04C 5/01; anodic or cathodic protection C23F 13/00)
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E04B 1/644
. . .
{
Damp-proof courses (in combination with lintels E04C 3/02)
}
E04B 1/646
. . . .
{
obtained by removal and replacement of a horizontal layer of an existing wall
}
E04B 1/648
. . . .
{
obtained by injection or infiltration of water-proofing agents into an existing wall
}
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E04B 1/66
. .
Sealings (
{
damp-proof courses E04B 1/644; fire-proof sealings E04B 1/948
}
; additions of anti-leak properties to plaster C04B; bituminous sealing masses C08L 95/00; sealings for hydraulic engineering work in general E02B 3/16; against ground humidity or ground water E02D 31/02; coverings against rain or other precipitations of the atmosphere E04D; composition of material or manufacture of sealing foils, see the relevant classes for these foils)
E04B 1/665
. . .
{
Sheets or foils impervious to water and water vapor
}
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E04B 1/68
. . .
of joints, e.g. expansion joints (packing for joints in roads or airfields E01C 11/02; expansion joints for bridges E01D 19/06; sealing joints between foundation piles E02D 5/14; joints in foundation structures E02D 29/16; devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements E04D 1/36; sealing joints between roof-covering elements E04D 3/38;
{
construction of joints for flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements E04F 15/02005
}
; construction of joints for flooring or floor layers made of masses in situ E04F 15/14)
E04B 1/6801
. . . .
{
Fillings therefor
}
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E04B 1/6803
. . . .
{
Joint covers (E04B 1/6815 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/6804
. . . . .
{
specially adapted for floor parts
}
E04B 1/6806
. . . .
{
Waterstops (E04B 1/6807 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/6807
. . . .
{
Expansion elements for parts cast in situ
}
E04B 1/6809
. . . .
{
Reverse side strips
}
E04B 1/681
. . . .
{
for free moving parts
}
E04B 1/6812
. . . .
{
Compressable seals of solid form
}
E04B 1/6813
. . . .
{
Compressable seals of hollow form (E04B 1/6816 takes precedence)
}
E04B 1/6815
. . . .
{
Expansion elements specially adapted for wall or ceiling parts
}
E04B 1/6816
. . . .
{
Porous tubular seals for injecting sealing material (filling of cracks in existing buildings E04G 23/02)
}
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E04B 1/70
. .
Drying or keeping dry, e.g. by air vents (
{
using damp-proof courses E04B 1/644; using sealings, e.g. sealing masses or foils, E04B 1/66
}
; during erection E04G 21/28)
E04B 1/7007
. . .
{
by using electricity, e.g. electro-osmosis (electrochemical desalination or re-alkalisation of reinforced concrete C04B 41/00)
}
E04B 1/7015
. . .
{
by heating the ambient air
}
E04B 1/7023
. . .
{
by collecting water in basements
}
E04B 1/703
. . .
{
Evacuating water from walls made from hollow bricks
}
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E04B 1/7038
. . .
{
Evacuating water from cavity walls, e.g. by using weep holes
}
E04B 1/7046
. . . .
{
using trays
}
E04B 1/7053
. . . .
{
Grills for weep holes
}
E04B 1/7061
. . . .
{
Devices for preventing blockage of weep holes, e.g. a blockage caused by falling mortar
}
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E04B 1/7069
. . .
{
by ventilating (means for ventilating in floors E04B 5/48, in ceilings E04B 9/02, in building blocks E04C 1/392, in building panels E04C 2/521, in roofs E04D 13/16; ventilating wall coverings E04F 13/007)
}
E04B 1/7076
. . . .
{
Air vents for walls
}
E04B 1/7084
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E04B 1/7092
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E04B 1/72
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E04B 1/7604
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fillings for cavity walls
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in combination with an air space
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E04B 1/7616
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Exterior insulation of exterior walls
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E04B 1/7625
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Details of the adhesive connection of the insulation to the wall
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Details of the mechanical connection of the insulation to the wall
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E04B 1/7633
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Dowels with enlarged insulation retaining head
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E04B 1/7637
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Anchoring of separate elements through the lining to the wall
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E04B 1/7641
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Elements for window or door openings, or for corners of the building
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E04B 1/7645
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with ventilation means for the insulation
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E04B 1/765
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Bottom edge finishing profile
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comprising an insulating layer, disposed between two longitudinal supporting elements, e.g. to insulate ceilings
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E04B 1/7658
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comprising fiber insulation, e.g. as panels or loose filled fibres
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Connection of blankets or batts to the longitudinal supporting elements
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E04B 1/767
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Blankets or batts with connecting flanges
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E04B 1/7675
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Insulating linings for the interior face of exterior walls
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Heat insulating elements
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E04B 1/7662 takes precedence
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slab-shaped
E04B 1/803
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E04B 1/806
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sound damping devices for pipes F16L 55/033
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E04B 1/8209
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sound absorbing devices (E04B 1/8218, E04B 1/8227 take precedence)
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E04B 1/8218
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soundproof enclosures
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screens (E04B 2/74 takes precedence; for road or railway traffic E01F); Arrangements of sound-absorbing elements, e.g. baffles
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E04B 1/8236
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E04B 1/8404
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block-shaped
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E04B 1/8409
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sheet-shaped
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E04B 1/86
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E04B 1/94
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fireproof paints C09D 5/18; fireproofing materials C09K 21/00; flame-resistant papers D21H 5/0002; coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings, in general E04F 13/00
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E04B 1/942
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slab-shaped
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elongated
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E04B 1/944
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covered with fire-proofing material
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E04B 1/945
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Load-supporting structures specially adapted therefor
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E04B 1/946
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Protection against smoke or toxic gases
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E04B 1/947
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by closing openings in walls or the like in the case of fire (fire-proof doors E06B 5/16)
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E04B 1/948
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Fire-proof sealings or joints (for doors or windows E06B 5/164)
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against vibrations or shocks (on foundations E02D 31/08); against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids (against incendiary damage only E04B 1/94; finishing work therefor E04F; buildings withstanding earth-quake or the like, shelters, arrangements of splintercatching walls E04H 9/00)
E04B 1/985
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E04B 1/99
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E04B 1/994
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Acoustical surfaces with adjustment mechanisms
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built-up from layers of building elements
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E04B 2/08
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E04B 2/10
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E04B 2/12
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E04B 2/16
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E04B 2/18
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E04B 2/20
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E04B 2/22
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E04B 2/24
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E04B 2/26
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E04B 2/30
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(masonry wall ties E04B 1/4178)
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E04B 2/32
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by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/34
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E04B 2/36
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using elements having a general shape differing from that of a parallelepiped
E04B 2/38
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E04B 2/40
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E04B 2/44
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(masonry wall ties E04B 1/4178)
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E04B 2/46
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by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/48
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by filling material with or without reinforcements in small channels in, or in grooves between, the elements
E04B 2/50
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using elements having a general shape differing from that of a parallelepiped
E04B 2/52
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E04B 2/54
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E04B 2/562
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E04B 2/58
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E04B 2/62
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E04B 2/64
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E04B 2/66
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characterised by special cross-section of the elongated members
E04B 2/68
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made by filling-up wall cavities (E04B 2/24, E04B 2/38, E04B 2/52 take precedence)
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with integrated supporting and obturation function
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E04B 2/702
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with longitudinal horizontal elements (E04B 2/704, E04B 2/705 take precedence)
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E04B 2/703
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with longitudinal vertical elements
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E04B 2/704
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with longitudinal horizontal elements shorter than the length of a wall
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E04B 2/705
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with supporting function
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E04B 2/707
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obturation by means of panels
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E04B 2/708
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obturation by means of longitudinal elements with a convex external surface
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E04B 2/709
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obturation by means of longitudinal elements with a plane external surface
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Non-load-bearing
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 walls of elements of relatively thin form
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(E04B 2/56, E04B 2/74, E04B 2/88 take precedence; with joint fillings acting as framework or pillars E04B 2/68; elements E04C 2/00)
E04B 2/721
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connections specially adapted therefor
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E04B 2/723
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constituted of gypsum elements
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E04B 2/74
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Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge (framed panelsE04C 2/38)
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modular coordination
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E04B 2/7401
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assembled using panels without a frame or supporting posts, with or without upper or lower edge locating rails
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E04B 2/7403
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with special measures for sound or thermal insulation including fire protection
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E04B 2/7405
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with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
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E04B 2/7407
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assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts (E04B 2/78 and E04B 2/80 take precedence)
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special measures for sound or thermal insulation, including fire protection
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E04B 2/7411
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Details for fire protection
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E04B 2/7412
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Posts or frame members specially adapted for reduced sound or heat transmission
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E04B 2/7414
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Posts or frame members with projections for holding sound or heat insulating fillings
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with separate framed panels without intermediary support posts
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E04B 2/7424
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Glazing details
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E04B 2/7425
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Details of connection of panels (E04B 2/7427 takes precedence)
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with adjustable angular connection of panels
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E04B 2/7429
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using flexible hinges
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E04B 2/7431
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using hinges having two parallel rotation axes
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E04B 2/7435
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Glazing details
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E04B 2/7437
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E04B 2/744
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using angularly-spaced longitudinal grooves of the posts
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E04B 2/7442
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hinged connections (E04B 2/7444 takes precedence)
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E04B 2/7444
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panels hooked onto the rim or in a groove of circular posts
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E04B 2/745
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Glazing details
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E04B 2/7451
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with panels and support posts, extending from floor to ceiling
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E04B 2/7455
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Glazing details
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E04B 2/7457
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with wallboards attached to the outer faces of the posts, parallel to the partition (E04B 2/7459 takes precedence)
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E04B 2/7459
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E04B 2/76
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E04B 2/761
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L-connections
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Cross connections
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E04B 2/763
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E04B 2/764
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E04B 2/765
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T-connections
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Connections between wall studs and upper or lower locating rails
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E04B 2/768
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allowing vertical movement of upper rail with respect to the stud, e.g. by using slots in the rail or stud
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characterised by special cross-section of the frame-members
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of substantially rectangular form
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E04B 2/7836
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E04B 2/7845
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of open profile
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E04B 2/7863
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of substantially I - section with web perpendicular to plane of partition
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E04B 2/7872
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of substantially H - section with flanges perpendicular to plane of partition
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E04B 2/7881
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of substantially S - or Z - section; having a shape or cross-section adapted for gripping or overlapping panels by means of at least partially complementary shaped parallel elements
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E04B 2/789
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characterised by the manner in which edges are connected to the building; Means therefor; Special details of easily-removable partitions
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Elastic connections, e.g. inflated joints
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restrained elastically at one surface and inelastically at the opposing surface
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E04B 2/825
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the connection between the floor and the ceiling being achieved without any restraining forces acting in the plane of the partition
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E04B 2/827
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Connections between partitions and structural walls
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the form leaf comprising an insulating foam panel
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E04B 2/8641
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using dovetail-type connections
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E04B 2/8647
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with ties going through the forms
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E04B 2/8652
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with ties located in the joints of the forms
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E04B 2/8658
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using wire netting, a lattice or the like as form leaves
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E04B 2/8664
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Curtain walls
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(fixing of glass panes E06B 3/54)
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E04B 2/885
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E04B 2/962
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with angles or corners in the curtain wall
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E04B 2/965
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Connections of mullions and transoms
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E04B 2/967
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Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor (elements for floors, e.g. bricks, stones, filling bodies, girders, E04C; flooring as finishing work, insulation of flooring, sectional false floors, e.g. for computers E04F 15/00)
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E04B 5/026
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E04B 5/043
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E04B 5/046
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with beams placed with distance from another
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E04B 5/06
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with beams
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 placed against one another
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optionally with pointing-mortar
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E04B 5/08
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assembled of block-shaped elements, e.g. hollow stones (E04B 5/14 takes precedence; floors composed of reinforced brickwork E04B 5/44)
E04B 5/10
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E04B 5/12
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E04B 5/14
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Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ (E04B 5/43 to E04B 5/48 take precedence; floors merely characterised by the prefabricated elements E04C)
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the filling members acting as self-supporting permanent forms (E04B 5/21 takes precedence)
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E04B 5/261
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Monolithic filling members
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E04B 5/263
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with a flat lower surface (E04B 5/265 takes precedence)
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E04B 5/265
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with one or more hollow cores
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E04B 5/266
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Filling members covering the undersurface of the beams
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E04B 5/268
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End filling members to be placed between the floor and the wall, e.g. thermal breaks
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E04B 5/28
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Cross-ribbed floors
E04B 5/29
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the prefabricated parts of the beams consisting wholly of metal (E04B 5/28 takes precedence)
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with hollow filling elements
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E04B 5/328
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the filling elements being spherical
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with slab-shaped form units acting simultaneously as reinforcement; Form slabs with reinforcements extending laterally outside the element
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beams placed against one another and acting as permanent forms E04B 5/23
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E04B 5/40
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with metal form-slabs
E04B 5/43
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Floor structures of extraordinary design; Features relating to the elastic stability; Floor structures specially designed for resting on columns only, e.g. mushroom floors (
{
anchoring devices for balconies with means for preventing cold bridging E04B 1/0038
}
; extraordinary constructions in general E04B 1/34)
E04B 5/44
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Floors composed of stones, mortar, and reinforcing elements (with inserts of glass E04B 5/46)
E04B 5/46
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Special adaptation of floors for transmission of light, e.g. by inserts of glass (of ceilings E04B 9/32, block-shaped elements E04C 1/42; slab- or sheet-shaped elements E04C 2/54; for roof covering E04D 3/06)
E04B 5/48
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Special adaptations of floors for incorporating ducts, e.g. for heating or ventilating (in block-shaped elements E04C 1/39; in slab- or sheet-shaped elements E04C 2/52)
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Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation (structures for roofs as well as for floors E04B 5/00; ceilings E04B 9/00; greenhouses A01G 9/14; large containers having floating covers B65D 88/34; roof trusses, trusslike structures, joists E04C 3/02; roof covering E04D)
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with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
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(canopies E04F 10/00)
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(E04B 7/12 takes precedence)
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consisting of a plurality of parallel similar trusses or portal frames
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E04B 7/024
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the trusses or frames supporting load-bearing purlins, e.g. braced purlins (battens, supports for battens E04D 12/00)
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E04B 7/026
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consisting of prefabricated modules, e.g. box-like or cell-like units (E04B 7/24 takes precedence)
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E04B 7/028
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consisting of structures of pyramidal or conical shape
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E04B 7/045
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with connectors made of sheet metal for connecting the roof structure to the supporting wall (connectors made of sheet metal for wooden elongated load-supporting elements in general E04B 1/2608)
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Constructions of roof intersections or hipped ends
E04B 7/063
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Hipped ends
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Vaulted roofs (E04B 7/14 takes precedence; vaulted structures in general E04B 1/32; inflatable tents or canopies, in general E04H 15/20; inflatable forms for shaping in situ E04G 11/04)
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buildings E04B 1/32
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E04B 7/102
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Shell structures
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E04B 7/105
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Grid-like structures
}
E04B 7/107
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{
Folded structures
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E04B 7/12
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formed in bays, e.g. saw-tooth roofs (E04B 7/10 takes precedence)
E04B 7/14
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Suspended roofs (suspended tents or canopies in general E04H 15/04)
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Roof structures with movable roof parts (buildings for special purposes E04H)
E04B 7/163
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characterised by a pivoting movement of the movable roof parts (E04B 7/166 takes precedence)
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E04B 7/166
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characterised by a translation movement of the movable roof part, with or without additional movements
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E04B 7/18
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Special structures in or on roofs, e.g. dormer windows (in connection with roof coverings E04D 13/00, especially domes E04D 13/03)
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E04B 7/205
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the slabs having non-structural supports for roofing materials (for slaps having insulating properties E04B 7/225)
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E04B 7/225
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the slabs having non-structural supports for roofing materials
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E04B 7/24
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, e.g. for transport
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Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation (ceilings used as forms for making floors E04B 5/00; coverings or linings for ceilings E04F 13/00)
E04B 9/001
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characterised by provisions for heat or sound insulation
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E04B 9/003
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with movable parts, e.g. pivoting panels, access doors
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E04B 9/005
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composed of imitation beams or beam coverings
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E04B 9/006
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with means for hanging lighting fixtures or other appliances to the framework of the ceiling
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E04B 9/008
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with means for connecting partition walls or panels to the ceilings
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having means for ventilation or vapour discharge
E04B 9/023
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comprising drainage gutters for condensed water or grease
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comprising slabs,
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panels,
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 sheets or the like
E04B 9/0407
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being stiff and curved
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E04B 9/0414
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being foldable, curvable or rollable
}
E04B 9/0421
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comprising ducts
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E04B 9/0428
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having a closed frame around the periphery
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E04B 9/0435
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{
having connection means at the edges
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E04B 9/0442
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having a honeycomb core
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E04B 9/045
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being laminated
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E04B 9/0457
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having closed internal cavities
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E04B 9/0464
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having irregularities on the faces, e.g. holes, grooves
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E04B 9/0471
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having a trapezoidal cross section
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of the tray type
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E04B 9/0485
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containing a filling element
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characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction,
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e.g. cross section or material of framework members
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E04B 9/061
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{
supporting construction for curved ceilings
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E04B 9/064
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comprising extruded supporting beams
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comprising supporting beams having a folded cross-section
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with inverted T-shaped cross-section
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E04B 9/068
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with double web
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E04B 9/08
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having the capability of expansion
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e.g. in case of fire
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E04B 9/10
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Connections between parallel members of the supporting construction (E04B 9/08 takes precedence)
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E04B 9/122
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one member passing through the other member, both members laying at least partly in the same plane
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E04B 9/125
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both members being continuous members
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E04B 9/127
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one member being discontinuous and abutting against the other member
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E04B 9/14
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all the members being discontinuous and laying at least partly in the same plane
E04B 9/16
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the members lying in different planes
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Means for suspending the supporting construction
E04B 9/183
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having a lower side adapted to be connected to a channel of the supporting construction
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E04B 9/20
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adjustable
E04B 9/205
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by means of a resilient clip
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E04B 9/22
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Connection of slabs,
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panels,
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 sheets or the like to the supporting construction
E04B 9/225
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with the slabs, panels, sheets or the like hanging at a distance below the supporting construction
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with the slabs,
{
panels,
}
 sheets or the like positioned on
{
the upperside of
}
, or held against
{
the underside of the
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 horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
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or accessory means connected thereto
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E04B 9/241
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with the slabs,
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panels,
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 sheets or the like positioned on the upperside of the horizontal flanges of the supporting construction
}
E04B 9/242
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{
with separate retaining elements
}
E04B 9/244
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{
comprising sealing means between the supporting construction and the slabs, panels, sheets or the like
}
E04B 9/245
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[by means of screws, bolts or clamping strips held against the underside of the supporting construction (E04B 9/26 takes precedence)]
E04B 9/247
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{
by means of sliding or pivoting locking elements, held against the underside of the supporting construction
}
E04B 9/248
. . .
{
by means of permanent magnetic force held against the underside of the supporting construction
}
E04B 9/26
. . .
by means of snap action of elastically deformable elements
{
held against the underside of the supporting construction
}
E04B 9/28
. .
with the slabs,
{
panels,
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 sheets or the like having grooves engaging with horizontal flanges of the supporting construction or accessory means connected thereto
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characterised by edge details of the ceiling; e.g. securing to an adjacent wall
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E04B 9/303
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for flexible tensioned membranes
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E04B 9/306
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{
Tensioning hand tools therefor
}
E04B 9/32
.
Translucent ceilings, i.e. permitting both the transmission and diffusion of light (
{
E04B 9/303 and
}
 E04B 9/34 take precedence; details of lighting devices, of general application F21V; screens F21V 11/00)
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E04B 9/34
.
{
Grid-like or
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 open-work ceilings, e.g. lattice type
{
boxlike modules, acoustic baffles
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(E04B 9/30 takes precedence, grids for lighting devices F21V)
E04B 9/345
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consisting of non-parallel slats, e.g. grids
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consisting of parallel slats
E04B 9/363
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the principal plane of the slats being horizontal
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E04B 9/366
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the principal plane of the slats being vertical
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E04B 2001/00
Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs(scaffolds, shutteringsE04G; structures specially adapted for buildings for special purposes, general layout of buildings, e.g. modular co-ordination,E04H; the particular parts of buildings, see the relevant groups for those parts)
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E04B 2001/0053
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Buildings characterised by their shape or layout grid
E04B 2001/0061
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Buildings with substantially curved horizontal cross-section, e.g. circular
E04B 2001/0069
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Prismatic shaped buildings with substantially triangular vertical cross-section
E04B 2001/0076
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Buildings with specific right-angled horizontal layout grid
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E04B 2001/0092
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Small buildings with hexagonal or similar horizontal cross-section
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Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons (E04B 1/32 to E04B 1/36 take precedence; elongated load-supporting parts as elements, trusses, truss-like structures E04C 3/00)
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E04B 2001/19
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Three-dimensional framework structures
{
folded structures and grid-like formations acting as shell structures E04B 7/10
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E04B 2001/1903
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Connecting nodes specially adapted therefor
}
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E04B 2001/1912
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{
with central cubical connecting element
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E04B 2001/1915
. . . . .
with strut engaging means at the edges of the cube
E04B 2001/1918
. . . .
with connecting nodes having flat radial connecting surfaces
E04B 2001/1921
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with connecting nodes having radial connecting stubs
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Struts specially adapted therefor
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E04B 2001/1927
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of essentially circular cross section
E04B 2001/193
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with flatened connecting parts, e.g. ends
E04B 2001/1933
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of polygonal, e.g. square, cross section
E04B 2001/1936
. . . .
Winged profiles, e.g. with a L-, T-, U- or X-shaped cross section
E04B 2001/1939
. . . .
Inflatable struts
E04B 2001/1942
. . . .
Struts adjustable in length
E04B 2001/1945
. . . .
Wooden struts
E04B 2001/1948
. . . .
Concrete struts
E04B 2001/1951
. . . .
uninterrupted struts situated in the outer planes of the framework
E04B 2001/1954
. . . .
uninterrupted struts connecting alternately with the outer planes of the framework, e.g. zig-zagging struts
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E04B 2001/1957
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Details of connections between nodes and struts
E04B 2001/196
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Screw connections with axis parallel to the main axis of the strut
E04B 2001/1963
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Screw connections with axis at an angle, e.g. perpendicular, to the main axis of the strut
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E04B 2001/1966
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Formlocking connections other than screw connections
E04B 2001/1969
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Ball and socket type connection
E04B 2001/1972
. . . .
Welded or glued connection
E04B 2001/1975
. . .
Frameworks where the struts are directly connected to each other, i.e. without interposed connecting nodes or plates
E04B 2001/1978
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Frameworks assembled from preformed subframes, e.g. pyramids
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E04B 2001/1981
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characterised by the grid type of the outer planes of the framework
E04B 2001/1984
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rectangular, e.g. square, grid
E04B 2001/1987
. . . .
triangular grid
E04B 2001/199
. . .
Details of roofs, floors or walls supported by the framework
E04B 2001/1993
. . .
Details of framework supporting structure, e.g. posts or walls
E04B 2001/1996
. . .
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the supporting parts consisting of metal
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E04B 2001/2403
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{
Connection details of the elongated load-supporting parts
}
E04B 2001/2406
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Connection nodes
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E04B 2001/2409
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Hooks, dovetails or other interlocking connections
E04B 2001/2412
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Keyhole connections
E04B 2001/2415
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Brackets, gussets, joining plates
E04B 2001/2418
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Details of bolting
E04B 2001/2421
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Socket type connectors
E04B 2001/2424
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Clamping connections other than bolting or riveting
E04B 2001/2427
. . . .
using adhesives or hardening masses
E04B 2001/243
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Assembling by non resilient deformation other than riveting
E04B 2001/2433
. . . .
using a removable key
E04B 2001/2436
. . . .
Snap-fit connections
E04B 2001/2439
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Adjustable connections, e.g. using elongated slots or threaded adjustment elements
E04B 2001/2442
. . . .
Connections with built-in weakness points
E04B 2001/2445
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Load-supporting elements with reinforcement at the connection point other than the connector
E04B 2001/2448
. . . .
Connections between open section profiles
E04B 2001/2451
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Connections between closed section profiles
E04B 2001/2454
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Connections between open and closed section profiles
E04B 2001/2457
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Beam to beam connections
E04B 2001/246
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Post to post connections
E04B 2001/2463
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Connections to foundations
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Details of the elongated load-supporting parts
E04B 2001/2469
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Profile with an array of connection holes
E04B 2001/2472
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Elongated load-supporting part formed from a number of parallel profiles
E04B 2001/2475
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Profile with an undercut grooves for connection purposes
E04B 2001/2478
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Profile filled with concrete
E04B 2001/2481
. . .
Details of wall panels
E04B 2001/2484
. . .
Details of floor panels or slabs
E04B 2001/2487
. . .
Portico type structures
E04B 2001/249
. . .
Structures with a sloping roof
E04B 2001/2493
. . .
Structures with a vaulted roof
E04B 2001/2496
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Shear bracing therefor
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E04B 2001/26
. .
the supporting parts consisting of wood
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E04B 2001/2604
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{
Connections specially adapted therefor (shear dowels E04B 1/486, E04B 1/49)
}
E04B 2001/2616
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Hinged connections of wooden members
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E04B 2001/262
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Connection node with interlocking of specially shaped wooden members, e.g. puzzle type connection
E04B 2001/2624
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with dovetail-type connections
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E04B 2001/2628
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Interlocking connectors, e.g. with hooks or dovetails, added to the elongated wooden members
E04B 2001/2632
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with dovetail-type connections
E04B 2001/2636
. . . . .
with connectors located in slots of the wooden members
E04B 2001/264
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Glued connections
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E04B 2001/2644
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Brackets, gussets or joining plates (E04B 2001/2628 takes precedence)
E04B 2001/2648
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located in slots of the elongated wooden members
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E04B 2001/2652
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Details of nailing, screwing, or bolting
E04B 2001/2656
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Bent or curved bolts
E04B 2001/266
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Socket type connectors
E04B 2001/2664
. . . .
using a removable key
E04B 2001/2668
. . . .
for members with a round cross-section
E04B 2001/2672
. . . .
for members formed from a number of parallel sections
E04B 2001/2676
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Connector nodes (E04B 2001/262 takes precedence)
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E04B 2001/268
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Connection to foundations
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E04B 2001/2684
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with metal connectors
E04B 2001/2688
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self adjusting, e.g. for compensation of shrinkage
E04B 2001/2692
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End to end connections of elongated members along their common longitudinal axis
E04B 2001/2696
. . .
Shear bracing
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Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures (
{
E04B 1/34378 takes precedence;
}
 vaulted roofs E04B 7/08)
E04B 2001/3217
. .
Auxilliary supporting devices used during erection of the arched structures
E04B 2001/3223
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Theorical polygonal geometry therefor
E04B 2001/3229
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constructed using a boom
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having a grid frame
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Frame connection details
E04B 2001/3247
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Nodes
E04B 2001/3252
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Covering details
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comprised entirely of a single self-supporting panel
E04B 2001/3264
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hardened in-situ
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comprised of a number of panels or blocs connected together forming a self-supporting structure
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Panel connection details
E04B 2001/3282
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Panels connected together exclusively at their corners
E04B 2001/3288
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Panel frame details, e.g. flanges of steel sheet panels
E04B 2001/3294
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Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport (movable roof parts E04B 7/16; floatable buildings B63B; small prefabricated buildings, transportable as a whole E04H 1/12; small garages E04H 6/02; tents or canopies, in general E04H 15/00)
{
containers B65G
}
E04B 2001/34389
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Set of building elements forming a self-contained package for transport before assembly
E04B 2001/34394
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Vertical telescopic structures
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Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
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with a sloping or barrel roof
E04B 2001/34884
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creating a living space between several units
E04B 2001/34892
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Means allowing access to the units, e.g. stairs or cantilevered gangways
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Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block (E04B 1/34 takes precedence; falsework, shuttering for shaping walls, floors, ceilings or roofs in situ E04G 11/04; conveying or assembling of building materials E04G 21/00; working measure on existing buildings E04G 23/00)
E04B 2001/3561
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adding living space above existing structures
E04B 2001/3566
. .
mounting masonry against a forwork
E04B 2001/3572
. .
using templates or jigs to set out buildings or parts thereof
E04B 2001/3577
. .
prefabricating a building and moving it as a whole to the erection site
E04B 2001/3583
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using permanent tensioning means, e.g. cables or rods, to assemble or rigidify structures (not pre- or poststressing concrete), e.g. by tying them around the structure
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using special lifting or handling devices, e.g. gantries, overhead conveying rails
E04B 2001/3594
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inflatable lifting or handling devices
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Connections for building structures in general
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E04B 2001/386
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Nailable or screwable inserts for foam panels
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Separate connecting elements (for forms, falsework, or shutterings E04G 17/00; releasable clips or clamps, hooks, wedges, wall-dowels, nails, bolts, rivets, screws, wood-screws F16B)
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Group E04B 1/40 is no longer used for the classification of new documents. The backlog of this group is in the process of being reorganised to group E04B 1/41 and subgroups

E04B 2001/405
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Brackets
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E04B 2001/41
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Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete (
{
joist hangers E04B 1/2612; shear dowels E04B 1/483
}
; spacers
{
other than masonry wall ties
}
 for cavity walls E04B 2/30, E04B 2/44; connectors for reinforcing elements E04C 5/16; supporting devices for connector reinforcing rods for concrete walls E04G 21/125; fastening frames to the border of openings E06B 1/56)
E04B 2001/4192
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E04B 2001/58
. .
of bar-shaped building elements
{
(framework connections E04B 1/21, E04B 1/2403, E04B 1/2604)
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E04B 2001/5825
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{
with a closed cross-section
}
E04B 2001/5856
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using the innerside thereof
E04B 2001/5862
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Angularly adjustable connections without hinge pin
E04B 2001/5868
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Hinged connections
E04B 2001/5875
. . .
using exterior clamping plates or shells
E04B 2001/5881
. . .
using an undercut groove, e.g. dovetail groove
E04B 2001/5887
. . .
using connectors with sockets
E04B 2001/5893
. . .
Puzzle type connections
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E04B 2001/61
. .
of slab-shaped building elements with each other
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E04B 2001/6108
. . .
{
the frontal surfaces of the slabs connected together
}
E04B 2001/6191
. . . .
by means on the corners of the slabs
E04B 2001/6195
. . .
the slabs being connected at an angle, e.g. forming a corner
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E04B 2001/62
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Insulation or other protection; Elements or use of specified material therefor (chemical compositions C01 to C11; implements for applying insulation or sealings E04F 21/00; buildings to withstand or to provide protection against external undesired influences E04H 9/00; sealing pipes in walls or partitions F16L 5/02; shielding against dangerous radiation G21F; constructions of particular parts of buildings, see the relevant groups for those parts)
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E04B 2001/66
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Sealings (
{
damp-proof courses E04B 1/644; fire-proof sealings E04B 1/948
}
; additions of anti-leak properties to plaster C04B; bituminous sealing masses C08L 95/00; sealings for hydraulic engineering work in general E02B 3/16; against ground humidity or ground water E02D 31/02; coverings against rain or other precipitations of the atmosphere E04D; composition of material or manufacture of sealing foils, see the relevant classes for these foils)
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E04B 2001/68
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of joints, e.g. expansion joints (packing for joints in roads or airfields E01C 11/02; expansion joints for bridges E01D 19/06; sealing joints between foundation piles E02D 5/14; joints in foundation structures E02D 29/16; devices for sealing the spaces or joints between roof-covering elements E04D 1/36; sealing joints between roof-covering elements E04D 3/38;
{
construction of joints for flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements E04F 15/02005
}
; construction of joints for flooring or floor layers made of masses in situ E04F 15/14)
E04B 2001/6818
. . . .
Joints with swellable parts
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E04B 2001/74
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Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflection (forms of, or arrangements in, rooms for influencing or directing sound E04B 1/99). Other building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls (fire protection E04B 1/94; elements chiefly adapted for structural purposes E04C 1/00 to E04C 3/00; chiefly adapted for surface covering E04F 13/00; as underlayers for floor coverings E04F 15/18; closures for wall or like openings E06B)
E04B 2001/741
. . .
Insulation elements with markings, e.g. identification or cutting template
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E04B 2001/742
. . .
Use of special materials; Materials having special structures or shape
E04B 2001/743
. . . .
Animal products, e.g. wool, feathers
E04B 2001/745
. . . .
Vegetal products, e.g. plant stems, barks
E04B 2001/746
. . . .
Recycled materials, e.g. made of used tires, bumpers or newspapers
E04B 2001/747
. . . .
Corrugated materials
E04B 2001/748
. . . .
Honeycomb materials
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E04B 2001/76
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specifically with respect to heat only (heat insulation in general F16L 59/00)
E04B 2001/7679
. . . .
Means preventing cold bridging at the junction of an exterior wall with an interior wall or a floor
E04B 2001/7683
. . . .
Fibrous blankets or panels characterised by the orientation of the fibres
E04B 2001/7687
. . . .
Crumble resistant fibrous blankets or panels using adhesives or meltable fibres
E04B 2001/7691
. . . .
Heat reflecting layers or coatings
E04B 2001/7695
. . . .
Panels with adjustable width
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E04B 2001/82
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specifically with respect to sound only (
{
of floors or ceilings E04B 9/001; of flooring E04F 15/20
}
; noise damping in ducts or channels E04F 17/00;
{
sound damping devices for pipes F16L 55/033
}
; noise damping in general G10K 11/00)
E04B 2001/8245
. . . .
Machines for manufacturing, shaping, piercing or filling sound insulating elements
E04B 2001/8254
. . . .
Soundproof supporting of building elements, e.g. stairs, floor slabs or beams, on a structure
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E04B 2001/8263
. . . .
Mounting of acoustical elements on supporting structure, e.g. framework or wall surface
E04B 2001/8272
. . . . .
Resiliently mounted wall cladding acting as a diaphragmatic sound damper
E04B 2001/8281
. . . . .
Flat elements mounted parallel to a supporting surface with an acoustically active air gap between the elements and the mounting surface
E04B 2001/829
. . . . .
Flat elements mounted at an angle, e.g. right angle, to the supporting surface
E04B 2001/84
. . . .
Sound-absorbing elements
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E04B 2001/8414
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with non-planar face, e.g. curved, egg-crate shaped
E04B 2001/8419
. . . . .
Acoustical cones or the like, e.g. for anechoic chambers
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E04B 2001/8423
. . . .
Tray or frame type panels or blocks, with or without acoustical filling
E04B 2001/8428
. . . . .
containing specially shaped acoustical bodies, e.g. funnels, egg-crates, fanfolds
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E04B 2001/8433
. . . . .
with holes in their face
E04B 2001/8438
. . . . . .
Slot shaped holes
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E04B 2001/8442
. . . . .
Tray type elements
E04B 2001/8447
. . . . . .
with two faacing trays
E04B 2001/8452
. . . . .
with peripheral frame members
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E04B 2001/8457
. . . .
Solid slabs or blocks
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E04B 2001/8461
. . . . .
layered
E04B 2001/8466
. . . . . .
with an intermediate layer formed of lines or dots of elastic material
E04B 2001/8471
. . . . . .
with non-planar interior transition surfaces between layers, e.g. faceted, corrugated
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E04B 2001/8476
. . . . .
with acoustical cavities, with or without acoustical filling
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E04B 2001/848
. . . . . .
the cavities opening onto the face of the element
E04B 2001/8485
. . . . . . .
the opening being restricted, e.g. forming Helmoltz resonators
E04B 2001/849
. . . . . . .
Groove or slot type openings
E04B 2001/8495
. . . . . . .
the openings going through from one face to the other face of the element
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E04B 2001/92
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Protection against other undesired influences or dangers (buildings providing protection against external dangers E04H 9/00; shielding against dangerous radiation G21F)
E04B 2001/925
. . .
Protection against harmful electro-magnetic or radio-active radiations, e.g. X-rays
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E04B 2001/94
. . .
against fire (
{
fire protection of partitions E04B 2/7403, E04B 2/7409; supporting constructions for ceilings having the capability of expansion in case of fire E04B 9/08
}
; fire-fighting A62C,
{
e.g. fire prevention or containment A62C 2/00
}
; impregnation of wood or similar materials B27K;
{
fireproof paints C09D 5/18; fireproofing materials C09K 21/00; flame-resistant papers D21H 5/0002; coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings, in general E04F 13/00
}
; fireproof doors E06B 5/16;
{
firebreak devices for pipes or the like passing through walls F16L 5/04; protection of pipes by means of non-inflammable material F16L 57/04
}
)
E04B 2001/949
. . . .
Construction elements filled with liquid, e.g. water, either permanently or only in case of fire
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E04B 2002/00
Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls (connections for building structures in general E04B 1/38; insulation for buildings in general E04B 1/62; building elements of relatively thin form for parts of buildings E04C 2/00)
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E04B 2002/02
.
built-up from layers of building elements
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E04B 2002/0202
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Details of connections
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E04B 2002/0204
. . .
Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
E04B 2002/0206
. . . .
of rectangular shape
E04B 2002/0208
. . . .
of trapezoidal shape
E04B 2002/021
. . . .
of triangular shape
E04B 2002/0213
. . . .
of round shape
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E04B 2002/0215
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with separate protrusions
E04B 2002/0217
. . . . .
of prismatic shape
E04B 2002/0219
. . . . .
of pyramidal shape
E04B 2002/0221
. . . . .
of conical shape
E04B 2002/0223
. . . . .
of cylindrical shape
E04B 2002/0226
. . . .
with tongues and grooves next to each other on the end surface
E04B 2002/0228
. . . .
with tongues next to each other on one end surface and grooves next to each other on opposite end surface
E04B 2002/023
. . . .
with rabbets, e.g. stepped
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E04B 2002/0232
. . .
Undercut connections, e.g. using undercut tongues and grooves
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E04B 2002/0234
. . . .
Angular dovetails
E04B 2002/0236
. . . . .
tapered, i.e. dovetail narrows in the direction of tongue or groove
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E04B 2002/0239
. . . .
Round dovetails
E04B 2002/0241
. . . . .
tapered, i.e. dovetail narrows in the direction of tongue or groove
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E04B 2002/0243
. . .
Separate connectors or inserts, e.g. pegs, pins or keys
E04B 2002/0245
. . . .
Pegs or pins
E04B 2002/0247
. . . .
Strips or bars
E04B 2002/025
. . . .
U-shaped, e.g. brackets
E04B 2002/0252
. . . .
Dovetail keys
E04B 2002/0254
. . . .
Tie rods
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E04B 2002/0256
. .
Special features of building elements
E04B 2002/0258
. . .
Gripping or handling aids
E04B 2002/026
. . .
Splittable building elements
E04B 2002/0263
. . .
Building elements for making angled walls
E04B 2002/0265
. . .
Building elements for making arcuate walls
E04B 2002/0267
. . .
Building elements with the appearence of several bricks
E04B 2002/0269
. . .
Building elements with a natural stone facing
E04B 2002/0271
. . .
Building elements with the appearance of rock layers
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E04B 2002/0273
. . .
Adhesive layers other than mortar between building elements
E04B 2002/0276
. . . .
Separate layers or strips
E04B 2002/0278
. . . .
forming a unity with the building elements
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E04B 2002/028
. . .
Spacers between building elements
E04B 2002/0282
. . . .
Separate spacers
E04B 2002/0284
. . . .
forming a unity with the building elements
E04B 2002/0286
. . .
Building elements with coatings
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E04B 2002/0289
. . .
Building elements with holes filled with insulating material
E04B 2002/0291
. . . .
loose material
E04B 2002/0293
. . . .
solid material
E04B 2002/0295
. .
of which the width is equal to the wall thickness
E04B 2002/0297
. .
of which the width is less than the wall thickness
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E04B 2002/56
.
{
Load-bearing
}
 walls of framework or pillarwork; Walls incorporating load-bearing elongated members (E04B 2/74, E04B 2/88 take precedence; pillars E04C 3/30)
E04B 2002/565
. .
with a brick veneer facing
E04B 2002/567
. .
with posts or pillars made from a plurality of smaller prefabricated elements
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E04B 2002/72
.
{
Non-load-bearing
}
 walls of elements of relatively thin form
{
with respect to the thickness of the wall
}
(E04B 2/56, E04B 2/74, E04B 2/88 take precedence; with joint fillings acting as framework or pillars E04B 2/68; elements E04C 2/00)
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E04B 2002/723
. .
{
constituted of gypsum elements
}
E04B 2002/725
. . .
Corner or angle connection details
E04B 2002/726
. . .
Clips for butt-joining plasterbords
E04B 2002/728
. . .
Butt-joining plasterboards in the space between two studs
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E04B 2002/74
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Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge (framed panelsE04C 2/38)
{
modular coordination
}
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E04B 2002/7407
. .
{
assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts (E04B 2/78 and E04B 2/80 take precedence)
}
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E04B 2002/7416
. . .
{
with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
}
E04B 2002/7418
. . . .
Accessories supported on the free upper edge, e.g. auxilliary panels, noise abatement devices
E04B 2002/742
. . . .
Details of panel top cap
E04B 2002/7446
. . . .
Post-like profiles for connecting panels at an angle
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E04B 2002/7461
. .
Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts
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E04B 2002/7462
. . .
using resilient connectors, e.g. clips
E04B 2002/7464
. . . .
clasping a flange of a profile
E04B 2002/7466
. . .
using hooks
E04B 2002/7468
. . .
using magnets
E04B 2002/747
. . .
using hook and loop-type fasteners
E04B 2002/7472
. . .
using adhesives
E04B 2002/7474
. . .
using releasable connectors actuable with a key or a tool
E04B 2002/7475
. . .
using connectors with claws penetraiting the sheet panels
E04B 2002/7477
. . .
Details of connections using screws or nails
E04B 2002/7479
. .
Details of connection of flexible sheets to frame or posts
E04B 2002/7481
. .
Locating rails with adjustable curvature
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E04B 2002/7483
. .
Details of furniture, e.g. tables or shelves, associated with the partitions
E04B 2002/7485
. . .
Load supports therefor placed between wall studs
E04B 2002/7487
. .
Partitions with slotted profiles
E04B 2002/7488
. .
Details of wiring
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E04B 2002/749
. .
Partitions with screw-type jacks
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E04B 2002/7492
. . .
used in partitions extending from floor to ceiling
E04B 2002/7494
. . . .
the jacks being located at the top or the side of the partition
E04B 2002/7496
. .
using wedges to level or hold the partition in place
E04B 2002/7498
. .
Partitions for clean rooms
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E04B 2002/84
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Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ (E04B 2/02, E04B 2/56 take precedence; forms therefor E04G 11/06; working of concrete or similar masses able to be cast or poured in situ E04G 21/02)
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E04B 2002/86
. .
made in permanent forms
E04B 2002/867
. . .
Corner details
E04B 2002/8676
. . .
Wall end details
E04B 2002/8682
. . .
Mixed technique using permanent and reusable forms
E04B 2002/8688
. . .
Scaffoldings or removable supports therefor
E04B 2002/8694
. . .
with hinged spacers allowing the formwork to be collapsed for transport
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E04B 2005/00
Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor (elements for floors, e.g. bricks, stones, filling bodies, girders, E04C; flooring as finishing work, insulation of flooring, sectional false floors, e.g. for computers E04F 15/00)
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E04B 2005/16
.
Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ (E04B 5/43 to E04B 5/48 take precedence; floors merely characterised by the prefabricated elements E04C)
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E04B 2005/17
. .
Floor structures partly formed in situ
E04B 2005/173
. . .
with permanent forms for the floor edges
E04B 2005/176
. . .
with peripheral anchors or supports
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E04B 2005/23
. . .
with stiffening ribs or other beam-like formations wholly or partly prefabricated (with all load-carrying parts substantially consisting of prefabricated units E04B 5/02)
{
beams built-up by elements joined in line E04C 3/22
}
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E04B 2005/232
. . . .
with special provisions for connecting wooden stiffening ribs or other wooden beam-like formations to the concrete slab
E04B 2005/235
. . . . .
Wooden stiffening ribs or other wooden beam-like formations having a special form
E04B 2005/237
. . . . .
Separate connecting elements
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E04B 2005/32
. .
Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
E04B 2005/322
. . .
with permanent forms for the floor edges
E04B 2005/324
. . .
with peripheral anchors or supports
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E04B 2007/00
Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation (structures for roofs as well as for floors E04B 5/00; ceilings E04B 9/00; greenhouses A01G 9/14; large containers having floating covers B65D 88/34; roof trusses, trusslike structures, joists E04C 3/02; roof covering E04D)
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E04B 2007/02
.
with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
{
(canopies E04F 10/00)
}
(E04B 7/12 takes precedence)
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E04B 2007/06
. .
Constructions of roof intersections or hipped ends
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E04B 2007/063
. . .
{
Hipped ends
}
E04B 2007/066
. . . .
for conservatories
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E04B 2009/00
Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation (ceilings used as forms for making floors E04B 5/00; coverings or linings for ceilings E04F 13/00)
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E04B 2009/02
.
having means for ventilation or vapour discharge
E04B 2009/026
. .
the supporting ceiling grid acting as air diffusers
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E04B 2009/04
.
comprising slabs,
{
panels,
}
 sheets or the like
E04B 2009/0492
. .
with fabrics tensioned on frames
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E04B 2009/06
.
characterised by constructional features of the supporting construction,
{
e.g. cross section or material of framework members
}
E04B 2009/062
. .
Caps covering visible surfaces of the supporting construction
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E04B 2009/18
.
Means for suspending the supporting construction
E04B 2009/186
. .
with arrangements for damping vibration
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E04B 2103/00
Material constitution of slabs, sheets or the like
E04B 2103/02
.
of ceramics, concrete or other stone-like material
E04B 2103/04
.
of plastics, fibrous material or wood
E04B 2103/06
.
of metal
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