Patent ID: 7152384
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A kit for use in forming a dome structure, comprising a. a compression ring, b. a plurality of components that are configured to be assembled into a lower ring that is larger than the compression ring and configured to be located below and in spaced relation to the compression ring, the components that are configured to be assembled into a lower ring comprising lower ring sections, each of which includes inner and outer ring parts joined together at predetermined locations, and splice components for use in joining lower ring sections to each other to form a lower ring with inner and outer ring parts, c. a plurality of ribs that are configured to be connected with and to extend between the lower ring and the compression ring, the ribs each having a predetermined shape such that when connected with and extending between the lower ring and the compression ring, provide a structural system with a dome shaped appearance, and d. hardware components for use in assembling the foregoing components.