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EP 0915218 A3 20000405 - Stand for spectators

Title (en)

Stand for spectators

Title (de)

Zuschauerranganordnung

Title (fr)

Gradins pour public

Publication

EP 0915218 A3 20000405 (DE)

Application

EP 98119677 A 19981017

Priority

DE 19748565 A 19971105

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0915218A2] The auditorium structure has levels formed by self-supporting reinforced concrete slabs (1). Where they overlap, they are supported by U-shaped concrete units (9). The openings (8), for ventilation of the seats, are prepared in the slabs during casting. The leading end of each slab (1), towards the stage, has a shoulder (3) which extends vertically downwards.

IPC 1-7

E04H 3/12

IPC 8 full level

E04H 3/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E04H 3/12 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[A] FR 2721964 A1 19960105 - COMPAGNONE ROCCO [FR]
[A] FR 2574841 A1 19860620 - MAGNE BERNARD [FR]
[A] DE 29601985 U1 19960404 - FRERES TARDY [FR]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0915218 A2 19990512; EP 0915218 A3 20000405; DE 19748565 A1 19990520; DE 19748565 C2 20011206

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98119677 A 19981017; DE 19748565 A 19971105