Patent ID: 6151851
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A stackable support column apparatus in combination with multistory building, comprising:a) at least one first column having a lower portion and an upper portion, said lower portion detachably coupled to a first floor of said building, said upper portion detachably coupled to a second floor of said building, said first column upper portion having a top that is positioned adjacent a top of said second floor, said upper portion having a bore defined therein with an inner dimension;at least one second column having a lower portion and an upper portion, said lower portion having an outer dimension that is substantially the same or slightly less than said first column upper portion inner dimension, said second column lower portion slidingly received by said first column upper portion, said upper portion detachably coupled to a third floor or a top structure of said building; and,at least one first retainer associated with said first or second column, said first retainer positioned adjacent said top or a bottom of said second floor, said retainer abutting and supporting said second column thereon.