Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Chapman, Jeanette E (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
C052S223300, C052S223400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987638
ABSTRACT:
A retrofit assembly for reinforcing a structural member including a plurality of retrofit segments including a first retrofit segment and a last retrofit segment, wherein the first retrofit segment connects to the last segment, and wherein each of the retrofit segments comprises a connecting rod, a brace, and a threaded nut, wherein the connecting rods each include a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are each fixedly secured to one of the braces, and the second ends are each operatively threaded to engage with one of the nuts, and wherein the braces each include a hole operatively sized to receive the second end of one of the connecting rods.
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Chapman Jeanette E
Kenny Daniel
Simpson & Simpson PLLC
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