Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Coplanar sustainers; e.g. – joist to wall
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Coplanar sustainers; e.g., joist to wall
C052S650100, C052S648100, C052S650300, C052S653100, C052S702000, C052S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10601404
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the corresponding tab.
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