Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Footing or foundation type – Concrete type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Mai, Lanna (Department: 3637)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Footing or foundation type
Concrete type
C052S298000, C052S707000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10920577
ABSTRACT:
A concentric holdown connection joining a held building structural member to a holding building structural member including a holdown connector having at least one upright portion operably connected to the held building structural member and a seat portion. A combination member having a threaded opening therethrough connects the holdown member to a threaded anchor member connected to the holding building structural member. In a preferred form the combination member has a donut-like configuration.
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Cajilig Christine T.
Law Offices of James R. Cypher
Mai Lanna
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
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