
{"publication_number": "US-6389772-B2", "abstract": "a universal building unit comprising a plurality of members connected to each other by at least one adjustable plate . there is also at least one panel connected to the plurality of members . in this case , the plurality of members , the adjustable plate , and the panels all connect together to form a universal building unit that can be repeatedly constructed and combined with adjacent building units to form a building structure . these building units also contain a heating and cooling system for heating and cooling each unit within the structure . in addition , these units can be combined in any manner to create stairs , walls , doors , fixed and movable partitions , windows , roofs , or any other type of building component . these building units comprise a series of simple , easy to install fittings and steel profiles to create framing for any type of building .", "application_number": "US-84819401-A", "description": "referring now in detail to the drawings , fig1 a represents a side view of a structural portion of building unit 10 comprising a plurality of members 12 connected directly to each other via a series of nuts and bolts or connected to each other via adjustable plates 30 . members 12 can be inserted into the ground so that this building unit 10 does not need a foundation . instead , once a first set of members 12 have been sunk into the ground , additional members 12 can be attached to these members to form a building unit . members 12 are made from 12 gauge cold rolled , pickled and oiled steel struts that are preferably made from aisi 1021 grade steel that is 1\u215d inches wide high \u00d7 varying depths : { fraction ( 13 / 16 )