US PATENT SUBCLASS 14 / 74.5
GIRDER
Current as of: June, 1999
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DEFINITION
Classification: 14/74.5
GIRDER:
(under the class definition) Subject matter comprising a distinct generally horizontal structural member in the superstructure for supporting a traffic bearing surface.
(1) Note. Structure in this subclass is generally either one usually solid piece (e.g., I, W, S, polygonal, ellipsoidal beam or AASHTO type I-VI beam) or fabricated from solid pieces (e.g., box beam); both without distinguishable support elements for tension or compression.
(2) Note. Included in this subclass are prestressed beams.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
73, for a bridge deck having the reinforcement integral with the traffic bearing surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
29, Metal Working, 897.35, for assembly and details of girders.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),
250+, and 720.1+ for beams in general and subclasses 223.1+ for prestressing features.
