US3333875A
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Bracket system for roof framing
Assignee: International Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-07
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/06; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B1/2608; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A BRACKET FOR USE IN THE FRAMING OF THE ROOF OF A BUILDING HAVING A PLURALITY OF ROOF ELEMENTS INCLUDING A RIDGE BEAM AND RAFTERS DISPOSED ON A PREDETERMINED PITCH, SAID BRACKET COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE ONE OF THE ROOF ELEMENTS, A SECOND PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST PORTION AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AT AN ANGLE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE PREDETERMINED PITCH OF THE RAFTERS, A THIRD PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PORTION AND DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR THERETO AND FORMING AN ABUTMENT SURFACE FOR ANOTHER OF THE ROOF ELEMENTS, A FOURTH PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD PORTION AT ONE END AND ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST PORTION AT THE OPPOSITE END, SAID FOURTH PORTION BEING GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID ONE ROOF ELEMENT, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER ATTACHED TO SAID THIRD PORTION AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR THEREFROM, SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT SAID OTHER ROOF ELEMENT ADJACENT ONE END, WHEREBY THE OTHER OF THE ROOF FRAMING ELEMENTS WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER IN ABUTTING RELATION WITH SAID THIRD PORTION OF THE BRACKET AND WILL BE SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE ROOF ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A BRACKET FOR USE IN THE FRAMING OF THE ROOF OF A BUILDING HAVING A PLURALITY OF ROOF ELEMENTS INCLUDING A RIDGE BEAM AND RAFTERS DISPOSED ON A PREDETERMINED PITCH, SAID BRACKET COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE ONE OF THE ROOF ELEMENTS, A SECOND PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST PORTION AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AT AN ANGLE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE PREDETERMINED PITCH OF THE RAFTERS, A THIRD PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PORTION AND DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR THERETO AND FORMING AN ABUTMENT SURFACE FOR ANOTHER OF THE ROOF ELEMENTS, A FOURTH PORTION CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD PORTION AT ONE END AND ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST PORTION AT THE OPPOSITE END, SAID FOURTH PORTION BEING GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID ONE ROOF ELEMENT, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER ATTACHED TO SAID THIRD PORTION AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR THEREFROM, SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT SAID OTHER ROOF ELEMENT ADJACENT ONE END, WHEREBY THE OTHER OF THE ROOF FRAMING ELEMENTS WILL BE RECEIVED BY SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER IN ABUTTING RELATION WITH SAID THIRD PORTION OF THE BRACKET AND WILL BE SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE ROOF ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |