US20240167279A1

US20240167279A1 - Modular Building Panel Device

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Publication number: US20240167279A1
Application number: US18/508,527
Authority: US
Inventors: Christopher Bruno
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-11-17
Filing date: 2023-11-14
Publication date: 2024-05-23

Abstract

A modular building panel device is provided. The device is comprised of a plurality of panels, which may include but are not limited to wall panels, corner wall panels, floor panels, ceiling panels, and roof panels. Specific dimensions of one panel may correspond in specific ratios to specific dimensions of another panel, allowing the panels to be easily used to form a structure in a modular fashion that is more efficient. In addition, the dimension ratios of the panels allow the panels to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the panels allow the panels to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/426,184, which was filed on Nov. 17, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of building panels. More specifically, the present invention relates to a modular building panel device comprised of a building panel that can be used to create a structure. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Custom-designed buildings take significant time to design, and numerous complexities can lead to steep construction costs. Typical structurally insulated panels (SIP) are manufactured using custom designs, making them complicated to assemble and requiring detailed plans from the architect to the contractor to ensure the structure is built properly.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides an improved structurally insulated panel. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device that standardizes the construction process when using structurally insulated panels. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device that allows a user to easily and efficiently construct modular structures.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a modular building panel device. The device is comprised of a plurality of panels, which may include but are not limited to wall panels, floor panels, ceiling panels, and roof panels. Specific dimensions of one panel may correspond in specific ratios to specific dimensions of another panel, allowing the panels to be easily used to form a structure in a modular fashion that is more efficient. In addition, the dimension ratios of the panels allow the panels to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the panels allow the panels to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement.
In this manner, the modular building panel device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an improved structurally insulated panel. More specifically, the device standardizes the construction process when using structurally insulated panels uses panels with related dimensions. As a result, the device allows a user to easily and efficiently construct modular structures.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a modular building panel device. The device is comprised of at least one modular panel that can be used as a wall panel, corner wall panel, floor panel and/or ceiling panel, and/or roof panel, in different embodiments. The device 100 provides pre-made panels that can be easily combined to form walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and/or complete one and multi-story structures.
In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a wall panel for creating vertical walls comprised of at least one layer of exterior sheathing that attaches to at least one rigid insulation layer. The panel is comprised of at least one vertical stud that allows two wall panels to be easily attached to one another while providing a continuous layer of exterior insulation
In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a corner wall panel for creating corner vertical walls. More specifically, a first edge of a first corner wall panel is comprised of at least one end stud. A second edge of a second corner wall panel is also comprised of an end stud. This allows for the two end studs of each corner wall panel to be secured together via at least one fastener to form an inside corner. The corner wall panels have at least one layer of exterior sheathing and at least one rigid insulation layer similar to the wall panels.
In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a floor panel for creating floors or a ceiling panel for creating ceilings. In these embodiments, the panel is comprised of at least one layer of sheathing and at least one layer of insulation. The panel may also be comprised of at least one manufactured joist with a joist configuration design to allow two panels to be easily attached to one another while providing a continuous layer of exterior insulation.
In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a roof panel for creating roofs. The roof panel is comprised of at least three modular components that can be used to create various portions of the panel. One roof component is similar to a half-gable truss. Another component is similar to a half-step-up truss. A further roof component is similar to a box truss. These components allow for the accommodation to different size structures.
In one embodiment, the device can be used to form a full structure. More specifically, wall panels can be connected to floor panels, ceiling panels can be connected to the wall panels, and roof panels can be connected to the ceiling panels.
It should be appreciated that various dimensions of the panels are specifically dimensioned in ratios to allow all panels to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the panels allow the panels to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement. More specifically, the wall panel has a height and a width. Further, the floor/ceiling panel has a length and a width. The widths of both panels are preferably identical. The length of the floor/ceiling panel is preferably twice the length of the width. Further, the height of the corner wall panel is preferably the same height as the height of the wall panel. However, the width (in any direction) of the corner panel is preferably half the width of the wall panel.
Further, it should be appreciated that various dimensions of the components of the roof panel are specifically dimensioned in ratios to allow all components to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the components allow the components to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement. More specifically, the first component has a height and a length, wherein the length is the same length as the length of the floor/ceiling panel. The second component is comprised of a first height identical to the height of component one and a second height. The component also has a length the same as the width of the wall panel. Finally, component three has a length the same as the width of the wall panel and a height that is the distance of the second height minus the first height.
Accordingly, the modular building panel device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved structurally insulated panel. More specifically, the device standardizes the construction process when using structurally insulated panels with related dimensions that are compatible due to their modularity. As a result, the device allows a user to easily and efficiently construct modular structures. In this manner, the modular building panel device overcomes the limitations of existing construction panels known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of wall panels, floor panels, ceiling panels, and roof panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a section view, an elevation view, and a plan view of two wall panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a section view, an elevation view, and a plan view of two wall panels framed for a door and a window of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded plan view of wall panels forming a corner panel of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a section view, an elevation view, and a plan view of two floor panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 6 illustrates a section view, an elevation view, and a plan view of two ceiling panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 7 illustrates an elevation view and plan view of two floor panels (or ceiling panels) of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention attached by joint splices in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 8 illustrates an exploded elevation view of a floor panel, a wall panel, and a ceiling panel of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention that can be used to create a one-story structure in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 9 illustrates an exploded elevation view of multiple floor panels, wall panels, and ceiling panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention that can be used to create a multi-story structure in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 10 illustrates an exploded and unexploded elevation view of roof panel components of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention forming a roof panel truss in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 11 illustrates an elevation view of floor panels, wall panels, ceiling panels, and roof panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention forming a one-story structure in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exploded view of wall panels, floor panels, and corner panels of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 13 illustrates an exploded elevation view of roof panel components of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device of the present invention forming a roof panel truss in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides an improved structurally insulated panel. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device that standardizes the construction process when using structurally insulated panels. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a modular building panel device that allows a user to easily and efficiently construct modular structures.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a modular building panel device. The device is comprised of a plurality of panels that may include but are not limited to wall, corner wall, floor, ceiling, and roof panels. The panels can be combined to form a structure. The dimensions of each panel are related in specific ratios to ensure each panel is modular and can be assembled quickly with another panel to form a structure.
Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of wall panels 110, corner wall panels 120, floor panels 130, ceiling panels 130, and roof panels 140 of one potential embodiment of a modular building panel device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of at least one modular panel that can be used as a wall panel 110, corner wall panel(s) 120, floor panel and/or ceiling panel 130, and/or roof panel 140, in different embodiments. The device 100 provides pre-made panels that can be easily combined to form walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, and/or complete one and multi-story structures.
In one embodiment, the device 100 is in the form of a wall panel 110 for creating vertical walls, as shown in FIG. 2 . In another embodiment, the wall panel 110 can be framed for a door or a window, as shown in FIG. 3 . In these embodiments, the panel 110 is comprised of at least one layer of exterior sheathing 111. The exterior sheathing 111 may be any type of sheathing with an integral vapor barrier known in the art. The exterior sheathing 111 attaches to at least one rigid insulation layer 112 of any type of rigid insulation known in the art. The exterior sheathing 111 may be staggered relative to the insulation 112 in order to help provide an air-tight and water-tight joint and facilitate attachment of the panels 110.
The panel 110 is comprised of at least one vertical stud 113. The stud 113 is preferably a metal c-channel stud, but may be made from any type or material of stud known in the art. The panel 110 is comprised of a stud configuration design to allow two wall panels 110 to be easily attached to one another while providing a continuous layer of exterior insulation. More specifically in one embodiment, a first edge 118 of a first wall panel 110 is comprised of an end stud 113, as seen in FIG. 2 . Then, a second edge 119 of a second wall panel 110 is also comprised of an end stud 113. This allows for the two end studs 113 of each wall panel 110 to be secured together via a fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw, a nail, etc. A panel 110 may also be comprised of at least one diagonal brace 114 for support. The wall panel 110 is also comprised of at least one bottom plate 115 and at least one top plate 116 that are attached to each stud 113. The bottom plate 115 and top plate 116 may be any type or material known in the art but are preferably a metal c-channel.
In one embodiment, the device 100 is in the form of a corner wall panel 120 for creating corner vertical walls, as shown in FIG. 4 . More specifically, a first edge 118 of a first corner wall panel 120 is comprised of at least one end stud 113. A second edge 119 of a second corner wall panel 120 is also comprised of an end stud 113. This allows for the two end studs 113 of each corner wall panel 120 to be secured together via at least one fastener 150 to form an inside corner. The corner wall panels 120 have at least one layer of exterior sheathing 111 and at least one rigid insulation 112 layer similar to the wall panels 110. It should be noted that to allow two corner wall panels 120 to fastened together to form a corner, the exterior sheathing 111 may be staggered relative to the insulation 112 of the one corner wall panel in order to provide an air-tight and water-tight joint and facilitate attachment 151 of the panels 120, as shown in FIG. 4 . A wall panel 110 can also attach to a corner wall panel 120 in a similar manner as explained above, as also shown in FIG. 4 .
In one embodiment, the device 100 is in the form of a floor panel 130 for creating floors, as shown in FIG. 5 . In another embodiment, the same panel 130 can be used as a ceiling panel 130 for creating ceilings, as shown in FIG. 6 . In these embodiments, the panel 130 is comprised of at least one layer of sheathing 131. The sheathing 131 may be any type of sheathing (or other floor/exterior material of the like) with an integral vapor barrier known in the art. The panel 130 is also comprised of at least one layer of insulation 132 of any type of insulation known in the art.
The panel 130 may also be comprised of at least one manufactured joist 133. The joist 133 may provide support to a floor/roof surface on the ends of the panel 130. The joist 133 is preferably two back-to-back metal C-joists, but may be made from any type or material of joist known in the art. The panel 130 is comprised of a joist configuration design to allow two panels 130 to be easily attached to one another while providing a continuous layer of exterior insulation.
More specifically in one embodiment (as seen in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 ) a first edge 138 of a first panel 130 is comprised of at least one end joist 133. A second edge 139 of a second panel 130 is also comprised of at least one end joist 133. This allows for the two end joists 133 of each panel 130 to be secured together via at least one fastener 150. In another embodiment, for a greater span length, two panels 130 can be attached to one another via at least one joist splice 135, as shown in FIG. 7 . More specifically, the ends of the joists 133 of the first panel 130 can be connected to the ends of the joists 133 of the second panel 130. The panel 130 also consists of at least one fascia channel 134 that is attached to each joist 133. The fascia channel 134 may be any type or material known in the art, but is preferably a metal c-channel.
In one embodiment, a wall panel 110 may also attach to a floor panel 130 and ceiling panel 130, as shown in FIG. 8 . More specifically, a wall panel 110 can be placed on the edge of a floor panel 130 and the wall panel 110 bottom plate 115 can be secured to each floor joist 133 via at least one fastener 150. Similarly, at least one ceiling panel 130 can be placed on the top of a wall panel 110 and the wall panel 110 top plate 116 can be secured to each ceiling joist 133 via at least one fastener. The wall panel 110 can also be secured to the fascia channel 134 of the floor and ceiling panel 130 via at least one fastener 150.
It should be noted that the exterior sheathing 111 and exterior insulation 112 of the wall panel 110 may extend downwards and overlap the floor and ceiling panels 130 in order to provide an air-tight and water-tight joint between the two panels 110, 130. In another embodiment, two wall panels 110 may attach to a floor panel 130 and two ceiling panels 130 creating a two-story structure, as shown in FIG. 9 . The panels 110,130 are connected in a similar manner as explained above.
In one embodiment, the device 100 is in the form of a roof panel 140 for creating roofs, as shown in FIG. 10 . The roof panel 140 is comprised of at least three modular components 141, 142, 143, that can be used to create various portions of the panel 140. Roof component 141 is similar to a half-gable truss. Roof component 142 is similar to a half-step-up truss. Component 144 is similar to a box truss. These components 141, 142, 144 allow for accommodation to different size structures. The components 141, 142, 144 may be any type or material known in the art, but are preferably trusses made of metal c-channel studs. In one embodiment, one component 141 can be used for one size structure. If a larger structure size is desired component 142 can also be used with component 141 and secured via at least one fastener 150. If an even greater structure size is desired, components 142 and 144 can be continually used in a repeatable pattern. In another embodiment, roof panels 140 can be connected to ceiling panels 130. A roof panel 140 can be placed on the top of a ceiling panel 130 and the roof panel 140 bottom chord can be secured to each ceiling joist 133 via at least one fastener 150.
In one embodiment, the device 100 can be used to form a full structure, as shown in FIG. 11 . More specifically, wall panels 110 can be connected to floor panels 130, and ceiling panels 130 can be connected to the wall panels 110, and roof panels 140 can be connected to the ceiling panels 130. The connection of each panel is as described above. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal. It should also be noted that any insulation 112,132 may be positioned between, behind, or in front of any stud 113 or joist 133 in different embodiments.
It should be appreciated that various dimensions of the panels 110,120,130 are specifically dimensioned in ratios to allow all panels 110,120,130 to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the panels 110,120,130 allow the panels 110,120,130 to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement. More specifically, the wall panel 110 has a height 1100 and a width 1102, as seen in FIG. 12 . Further, the floor/ceiling panel 130 has a length 1300 and a width 1302. The widths 1102,1302 of both panels are preferably identical. The length 1300 of the floor/ceiling panel 130 is preferably twice the length of the width 1302,1102. Further, the height 1200 of the corner wall panel 120 is preferably the same height as the height 1100 of the wall panel 110. However, the width 1202 (in any direction) of the corner panel 120 is preferably half the width 1102 of the wall panel 110.
Further, it should be appreciated that various dimensions of the components 141,142,144 of the roof panel 140 are specifically dimensioned in ratios to allow all components 141,142,144 to be modular. Further, the dimensions of the components 141,142,144 allow the components 141,142,144 to be easily transported due to stackability and arrangement. More specifically, the first component 141 has a height 1410 and a length 1412, wherein the length 1412 is the same length as the length 1300 of the floor/ceiling panel 130. The second component 142 is comprised of a first height 1420 identical to the height 1410 of component 141 and a second height 1422. The component 142 also has a length 1424 the same as the width 1102 of the wall panel 110. Finally, component 144 has a length 1442 the same as the width 1102 of the wall panel 110 and a height 1440 that is the distance of the second height 1422 minus the first height 1410.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100 to form vertical walls. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a first wall panel 110 with a first edge 118 comprised of at least one end stud 113 and a second wall panel with a second edge 119 comprised of at least one end stud end stud 113 [Step 202]. Then, both panels 110 are place adjacent to one another while stood vertically such that the two end studs 113 of each wall panel 110 can be secured together via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form a vertical wall [Step 204]. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal [Step 206].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 300 the device 100 to form corner walls. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a first corner wall panel 120 with a first edge 118 comprised of at least one end stud 113 and a second corner wall panel 120 with a second edge 119 comprised of at least one end stud 113 [Step 302]. Then the panels 120 are positioned perpendicular to each other such that the two end studs 113 of each corner wall panel 120 can be secured together via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form corner walls [Step 304]. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal [Step 306].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 400 the device 100 to form floors and/or ceilings. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a first floor/ceiling panel 130 with a first edge 138 comprised of at least one end joist 133 and a second floor/ceiling panel 130 with a second edge 139 comprised of at least one end joist 133 [Step 402]. Then, the panels 130 are placed adjacent to one another such that the two end joists 133 of each floor/ceiling panel 130 can be secured together via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form floors and/or ceilings [Step 404]. The ends of the two joists 133 of each floor/ceiling panel 130 can alternatively or further be secured together via at least one joist splice 135 to form floors and/or ceilings [Step 406]. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal [Step 408].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 500 the device 100 to form roofs. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a roof panel 140 comprised of at least one of four possible roof components 141, 142,144. [Step 502]. To form a roof panel 140 with more than one roof component 141,142,144 a second roof component 142 can be placed next to a first roof component 141 [Step 504]. Then, at least one other component 142 may then be placed on top of a roof component 144 and both components 142,144 can be placed next to the second roof component 142 [Step 506]. Then, the components 141,142,144 can be secured together via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form roofs [Step 508]. To form a roof of more than one roof panel 140, roof panels 140 can be placed along a plane at a designated spacing [Step 510]. Roof components 142 and 143 can also be continually used in a repeatable pattern to form even larger roofs [Step 512].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 600 the device 100 to form a floor and vertical wall combination. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a wall panel 110 comprised of at least one bottom plate 115 and a floor panel 130 comprised of at least one joist 133 [Step 602]. Then, the wall panel 110 can be placed on top of the floor panel 130 such that the bottom plate 115 can be secured to at least one joist 133 via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form a floor and vertical wall combination [Step 604]. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal [Step 606].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 700 the device 100 to form a ceiling and vertical wall combination. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a wall panel 110 comprised of at least one top plate 116 and a ceiling panel 130 comprised of at least one joist 133 [Step 702]. Then, the ceiling panel 130 can be placed on top of the wall panel 110 such that the top plate 116 can be secured to at least one joist 133 via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form a ceiling and vertical wall combination [Step 704]. The connection joints between each panel may further be sealed using joint seal 160 or other sealer of the like to create an air-tight and water-tight seal [Step 706].
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 800 the device 100 to form a ceiling and roof combination. First a device 100 is provided comprised of a ceiling panel 130 comprised of at least one joist 133, and a roof panel 140 comprised of at least one stud 143 [Step 802]. The roof panel 140 can then be placed on top of the ceiling panel 130 such that the stud 143 can be secured to at least one joist 133 via at least one fastener 150 such as but not limited to a screw or a nail to form a ceiling and roof combination [Step 804].
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “modular building panel device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the modular building panel device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the modular building panel device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the modular building panel device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the modular building panel device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the modular building panel device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the modular building panel device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A modular building panel device comprising:

a first panel comprised of a first width and a first height; and

a second panel comprised of a second width equal to the first width and a second height two times greater than the first width.

2. The modular building panel device of claim 1, wherein the first panel is comprised of a wall panel.

3. The modular building panel device of claim 1 further comprised of a corner wall panel.

4. The modular building panel device of claim 3, wherein the corner wall panel is comprised of a third width equal to half the first width.

5. The modular building panel device of claim 1, wherein the first panel is comprised of a top plate.

6. The modular building panel device of claim 1, wherein the first panel is comprised of a bottom plate.

7. The modular building panel device of claim 1, wherein the second panel is comprised of a joist.

8. The modular building panel device of claim 1, wherein the second panel is comprised of a fascia channel.

9. A modular building panel device comprising:

a roof panel comprised of:

a first roof component comprised of a first height and a first length;

a second roof component comprised of a second height equal to the first height, a third height, and a second length half as long as the first length; and

a third roof component comprised of a fourth height equal to the difference between the third height minus the second height, and a third length equal to the second length.

10. The modular building panel device of claim 9, wherein the first roof component is comprised of a half-gable truss.

11. The modular building panel device of claim 9, wherein the second roof component is comprised of a half-step-up truss.

12. The modular building panel device of claim 9, wherein the third roof component is comprised of a box truss.

13. A method of using a modular building panel device, the method comprising the following steps:

providing a modular building panel device comprised of a floor panel comprised of a floor panel width and a floor panel length, a ceiling panel comprised of a ceiling panel width and a ceiling panel length, a wall panel comprised of a wall panel width and a wall panel height, a corner wall panel comprised of a corner wall panel width and a corner wall panel height, and a roof panel comprised of a first roof component comprised of a first roof component length and a first roof component height, a second roof component comprised of a second roof component length and a first-second roof component height and a second-second roof component height, and a third roof component comprised of a third roof component length and a third roof component height;

attaching the wall panel to the floor panel;

attaching the corner wall panel to the wall panel;

attaching the ceiling panel to the corner wall panel and the wall panel; and

attaching the roof panel to the ceiling panel.

14. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the floor panel width and the ceiling panel width are equal to the wall panel width.

15. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the floor panel length and the ceiling panel length are double the wall panel width.

16. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the corner wall panel width is half of the wall panel width in any direction.

17. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the first roof component length is equal to double the wall panel width and the first roof component is comprised of a half gable truss.

18. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the second roof component length and the third roof component length are equal to the wall panel width and the second roof component is comprised of a step-up truss.

19. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the third roof component is comprised of a box truss and the third roof component length is equal to the wall panel width.

20. The method of using a modular building panel device of claim 13, wherein the third roof component height is the difference between the first-second roof panel height and the second-second roof panel height.