Patents by Inventor Karin Krokfors

Karin Krokfors 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).

  • Building concept, vertical duct element and method for arranging spaces in a flexible manner within the building
    Patent number: 10287782
    Abstract: The invention relates to a building concept wherein locations of rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens can be easily changed during the lifespan of the building. These rooms may be positioned in several locations almost everywhere in the building and the building may be easily remodeled during its lifespan. The invention is based on providing at least one space part that comprises a floor defining the area of the space part and at least one length of non-load bearing wall bordering the perimeter of the floor and at least one load bearing vertical duct element having at least one vertical cover wall that can be at least partially opened in order to provide access to the inside of the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Arkkitehtitoimisto Karin Krokfors Oy
    Inventors: Karin Krokfors, Anders Westerlund, Jörgen Holm, Ari Kortemaa
  • Building concept, vertical duct element and method for arranging spaces in a flexible manner within the building
    Publication number: 20160326737
    Abstract: The invention relates to a building concept wherein locations of rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens can be easily changed during the lifespan of the building. These rooms may be positioned in several locations almost everywhere in the building and the building may be easily remodeled during its lifespan. The invention is based on providing at least one space part that comprises a floor defining the area of the space part and at least one length of non-load bearing wall bordering the perimeter of the floor and at least one load bearing vertical duct element having at least one vertical cover wall that can be at least partially opened in order to provide access to the inside of the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Arkkitehtitoimisto Karin Krokfors OY
    Inventors: Karin Krokfors, Anders Westerlund, Jörgen Holm, Ari Kortemaa