Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Barrier construction
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-12
2010-12-14
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Barrier construction
C052S092100, C052S092200, C052S151000, C052S293300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07849658
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method is provided for tying down an existing roof frame to resist windstorm uplift forces, in which an elongate connector is inserted slantingly upward through a hole through the roof frame, allowing an upper end of the connector to protrude from the roof frame to receive a head member which is detachably attached thereto in order to prevent the roof frame from moving upward relative to the connector under an uplift force. The lower end of the connector is secured to an underlying wall such that the connector applies a restraining force against wind uplift forces.
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Building Performance Americas Ltd.
Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Nguyen Chi
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