Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Footing or foundation type – Socket
Patent
1980-01-23
1982-11-23
Murtagh, John E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Footing or foundation type
Socket
256 59, 256 65, 403230, F16B 700
Patent
active
043598510
ABSTRACT:
A bracket for interconnecting a vertical post and a support element, typically a vertical post for supporting a guard rail surrounding a wooden, above-ground deck. The post can be either wooden or metal, and the identical bracket which connects the post to the deck can be simply inverted and utilized to inter-connect the post and the upper guard rail. The bracket supports the upstanding post at each end from adjacent vertical and horizontal surfaces of the deck structure and/or the handrail structure by means of integrally formed flanges and flange extensions which are in flat-wise contact with the respective surfaces on either side of a central recess which receives the post. The flanges and flange extensions, which are at right angles to one another, stabilize the post both vertically and laterally, particularly since they provide laterally spaced fastener locations beyond the confines of the post itself. These vertical and horizontal locations facilitate the securing of the post to the primary structural elements of both the deck and the guard rail to provide maximum security and strength for the guard rail with a single, multi-use bracket which does not interfere with the aesthetic appearance of the deck.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1797883 (1931-03-01), Strubel
patent: 3615110 (1971-10-01), Fugate
patent: 4181292 (1980-01-01), Hubel
Murtagh John E.
Settle Hiram P.
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