Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Elongated rigid structure – Made up of longitudinally arranged strip-like sections
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-29
2010-06-01
Dunn, David (Department: 3633)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Elongated rigid structure
Made up of longitudinally arranged strip-like sections
C052S831000, C052S834000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726094
ABSTRACT:
A wooden beam for a supporting framework has at least two supporting members at least partially made of wood and defining together a continuous hollow cavity, and at least one shear connector located in the hollow cavity and characterized by a plurality of connection options, with the shear connector having its outside end set back with respect to an adjacent and face of the beam by a length corresponding to a forward wood length defined by a load applied to the beam.
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Connolly Bove & Lodge & Hutz LLP
Dunn David
Ihezie Joshua
Induo Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Schutzrechten mbH & C
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