US PATENT SUBCLASS 52 / 2.12
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52 /   HD   STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS)

2.11  DF  SHAPED OR STRENGTHENED BY FLUID PRESSURE {11}
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DEFINITION

Classification: 52/2.12

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(under subclass 2.11) Structure wherein the building structure or component comprises one or more tubular members, which members are mounted around at least a substantial part of the periphery of an opening defining a passage into and out of a building (e.g., a warehouse) and which will, when inflated, perform a sealing and cushioning function.

(1) Note. The members are intended, most commonly, to be engaged by the rear of a body of a vehicle which is being loaded or unloaded through the opening, the purpose being to minimize the infiltration of outside air into the building and the vehicle.

(2) Note. The presence or absence of a conventional closure member for the opening is immaterial insofar as the subject matter of this subclass is concerned.