Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie – Sheet or wire tie
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie
Sheet or wire tie
C052S090100, C052S643000, C403S232100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06840020
ABSTRACT:
A connection between a first structural member and a second structural member. The second structural member has a bottom surface that lies adjacent the first structural member, and the bottom surface is formed with opposed side surfaces27and28.A connector attaches the second structural member to the first structural member in combination with fasteners13,and is formed with a base member, and the base member receives a select number of the fasteners which are also received by the first structural member, making a positive attachment between the connector and the first structural member. The connector1is also formed with opposed side flanges that are disposed laterally of the base member and connect to the base member along parallel bend lines. The side flanges receive a select number of the fasteners which are also received by the second structural member, making a positive attachment between the connector and the second structural member. The side flanges register with the opposed side surfaces of the second structural member, and the second structural member is disposed so that only one of the opposed, elongated edges of the bottom surface of the second structural member contacts the base member adjacent one of the bend lines separating the base member from the side flanges.
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Dill Kevin F.
Leek William F.
Cypher Charles R.
Cypher James R.
Glessner Brian E.
Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
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