Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Inclined top cover – Rafter tie-in at horizontal-type support
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Katcheves, Basil (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Inclined top cover
Rafter tie-in at horizontal-type support
C052S093200, C052S699000, C052S713000, C052S710000, C052S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987636
ABSTRACT:
A seat and anchor assembly for mounting and securing a wood joist or roof truss to a tie beam of a building including a central web portion and an upwardly extending wall portion disposed along a longitudinal edge thereof wherein a lower portion of the roof truss or joist fits within what may be considered a seat defined by the web and the upstanding wall portion. An elongated anchor strap is adjustably attached to the wall portion and is adapted to be secured by nails or like connectors to the top portion of the roof truss and further wherein the anchor strap includes a lower length disposed and adapted to be embedded in wet concrete initially defining the tie beam of the building on which the seat and truss rests.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1423991 (1922-07-01), Brooks
patent: 1699557 (1929-01-01), Yeager
patent: 1751785 (1930-03-01), Awbrey
patent: 1945925 (1934-02-01), Stiefel
patent: 2013101 (1935-09-01), Inglee
patent: 2110863 (1938-03-01), Barnett
patent: 2182579 (1939-12-01), Bolton et. al.
patent: 2191979 (1940-02-01), Bierbach
patent: 2390379 (1945-12-01), Martin
patent: 2467115 (1949-04-01), Duggan
patent: 2947119 (1960-08-01), Puckett, Jr.
patent: 3000145 (1961-09-01), Fine
patent: 3422585 (1969-01-01), Dismukes
patent: 3889441 (1975-06-01), Fortine
patent: 3998026 (1976-12-01), Allen
patent: 4096677 (1978-06-01), Gilb
patent: 4199908 (1980-04-01), Teeters
patent: 4329826 (1982-05-01), Flogaus et al.
patent: 4404781 (1983-09-01), Gilb
patent: 4410294 (1983-10-01), Gilb
patent: 4413456 (1983-11-01), Gilb
patent: 4449335 (1984-05-01), Fahey
patent: D278028 (1985-03-01), Fleishman
patent: 4527375 (1985-07-01), Braginetz
patent: 4885884 (1989-12-01), Schilger
patent: 4910934 (1990-03-01), Hennings
patent: 4920725 (1990-05-01), Gore
patent: 4924648 (1990-05-01), Gilb et al.
patent: 4932173 (1990-06-01), Commins
patent: 4995206 (1991-02-01), Colonias et al.
patent: 5109646 (1992-05-01), Colonias et al.
patent: 5150553 (1992-09-01), Commins et al.
patent: 5230198 (1993-07-01), Callies
patent: 5253465 (1993-10-01), Gilb
patent: 5307603 (1994-05-01), Chiodo
patent: 5335469 (1994-08-01), Stuart
patent: 5335470 (1994-08-01), Alvarez
patent: 5357721 (1994-10-01), Alvarez
patent: 5375384 (1994-12-01), Wolfson
patent: 5380115 (1995-01-01), Colonias
patent: 5442887 (1995-08-01), Welsh
patent: 5595031 (1997-01-01), Commins
patent: 5699639 (1997-12-01), Fernandez
patent: 5813182 (1998-09-01), Commins
patent: 6560943 (2003-05-01), Leek et al.
patent: 7254919 (2007-08-01), Lutz et al.
patent: 7448171 (2008-11-01), diGirolamo et al.
Nu-Vue Industries, Inc. Web Page, NV358 14G Nvth Straps—with 2 ply 18G Seat., Feb. 13, 2008, p. 1 of 1.
USP Structural Connectors, 2007, pp. 158-161.
Simpson Strong Tie Company, Inc. Catalog C-2008, Dec. 2007, Masonry Connectors, 2 pages.
Simpson Strong-Tie Company Web Pages, META/HETA, HHETA/HETAL/ TSS, Feb. 25, 2007, p. 1 of 5.
Hughes Manufacuring, Inc. Catalog. Wood to Masonry to Wall, 1 page.
Hughes Manufacturing, Inc. Product Catalog, p. 31, published at least as early as 1994 and is prior art, Hughes Manufacturing, Inc., Largo, Florida.
Southeastern Metals Product Catalog, pp. 26 and 27, published at least as early as 1994 and is prior art, Southeastern Metals, Jacksonville, Florida.
Connectors for the Plated Truss Industry, Product & Instruction Manual, 1993, pp. 23, 25, 28 and cover page, C-PT94-1, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., Pleasanton, California.
Hughes Manufacturing, Inc. Product Catalog, pp. 6, 7, 9, 21, 34, 35, 36, 41, 42 and cover pages, 1997, Hughes Manufacturing, Inc., Largo, Florida.
Connectors for Wood Construction, Product & Instruction Manual, 1993, pp. 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 and cover page, C-94H-1, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., Pleasanton, California.
Cypher Charles R.
Cypher James R.
Katcheves Basil
Painter Branon C
Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
LandOfFree
Truss seat and anchor strap assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Truss seat and anchor strap assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Truss seat and anchor strap assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2772935