Top plate brace

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1998-01-12

1999-11-30

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Machine or implement

527301, 527311, 527381, E04C 330

Patent

active

059921250

ABSTRACT:
A brace structure includes a top plate of a wood-frame structure with a first plate vertically oriented on one side of the top plate and a second plate vertically oriented on the other side of the top plate. Two strips extend between the first edge and the second edge across the top plate. The strips include a space therebetween for passage of utility conduits. The plates have flanges for strength along the edges connecting the two strips. The plates also have fasteners therethrough and into the top plate.

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Harlen Metal Products, Inc. Catalog No. 993, 1993, p. 42, Stud Reinforcing Shoes (S90).
KC Metals Catalog, 1997/1998, p. 62, Stud Braces.
USP Kant-Sag--Silver Metal Connectors Full Line Catalog, Stud Shoes, STS Series.

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