Node for a space frame

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9719242
APP PUB NO 20170081837A1
SERIAL NO

14857959

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A space frame includes a plurality of support structures and a node member configured to couple with the plurality of support structures. The node member includes a base portion, a plurality of coupling members extending from the base portion, each of the plurality of coupling members configured to couple with each of the support structures, and a plurality of clamping members configured to couple each of the plurality of coupling members with each of the plurality of support structures.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bell, Jacob W Decatur, US 2 2
Forthofer, Glenn A Decatur, US 2 2

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