Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Side-by-side terminus shafts; e.g. – truss
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Slack, Naoko (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Side-by-side terminus shafts; e.g., truss
Reexamination Certificate
active
10881835
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a device and method for simultaneously spacing and bracing adjacent framing components. The disclosed device is an elongate U-shaped spacing member having a pivot tongue extending from one end of the spacing member and a free tongue extending from the other end. The pivot tongue incorporates a pivot plate with a pivotable connection means, and a hinge. The free tongue incorporates an attachment means. Optionally, both or either tongue may incorporate a locking tab. The steps of the disclosed method of the invention include affixing the device to the edge of an incoming framing component; pivotally connecting the pivot tongue to the incoming framing component; positioning the components into their approximate positions relative to one another; lifting the free tongue away from the incoming framing component; rotating the device so that the sides of the spacing member face a fastened component; lowering the free tongue until it contacts the fastened component; finally adjusting the positions of the framing components; engaging the attachment means; tightening the pivotable connection; and, optionally, engaging the locking tabs.
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Dreidame Hunter
O'Brien Denis R.
Slack Naoko
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