Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Koupal

Kenneth J. Koupal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Modular building structure
    Patent number: 8381468
    Abstract: Modular building structures and systems for construction of modular buildings are provided. A modular building structure according to one embodiment includes at least two panels having two outer skins and an inner core; at least two panel spacers between the outer skins of the panels; at least two panel connectors partially receiving the panels; at least one coupling bar; and at least one corner coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially perpendicular to each other. A modular building structure may further include at least one straight coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Koupal
  • MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20090272056
    Abstract: Modular building structures and systems for construction of modular buildings are provided. A modular building structure according to one embodiment includes at least two panels having two outer skins and an inner core; at least two panel spacers between the outer skins of the panels; at least two panel connectors partially receiving the panels; at least one coupling bar; and at least one corner coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially perpendicular to each other. A modular building structure may further include at least one straight coupler configured to couple two of the panels substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Koupal