Building construction

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1983-10-28

1986-05-06

Ridgill, Jr., James L.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Inclined top cover

Rafter to vertical support connection

52646, 403189, 403345, E04B 700

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045863008

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for connecting together two structural elements of a building framework which includes a slot portion attached to one of the structural elements at a location where the two elements are to be connected together and a wedge portion attached to the other structural element. The wedge portion is moved within the slot portion until the slot and wedge portions securely engage each other and join the two structural elements together. A building constructed of elements joined together solely by means of the slot and wedge portions is also disclosed.

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