US3335993A
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Self-tensioning stud brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-10
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1986-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene F Tuttle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:03
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/56; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B2001/2696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A BUILDING WALL FRAME BRACE OF METAL STRAP MATERIAL COMPRISING A BODY STRAP AND A FULCRUM STRUT JOINED TO AT LEAST ONE END THEREOF BY AN INTEGRAL BEND, SAID FULCRUM STRUT SUBTENDING AN ACUTE ANGLE TO AN OPPOSED PORTION OF SAID BODY STRAP AND HAVING A FREE END ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH FIXED FULCRUMING ENGAGEMENT WITH A WALL FRAME, SAID STRUT AND SAID OPPOSED PORTION OF THE BODY STRAP HAVING RESPECTIVE NAIL APERTURES ALIGNED WITH ONE ANOTHER ON AN AXIS THAT IS CANTED AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BRACE TOWWARD THE STUD SURFACE ENGAGED BY THE END OF SAID STRUT, WHEREBY TO POSITION A SECURING NAIL IN SAID CANTED RELATION SUCH THAT THE DRIVING OF THE NAIL IN HOME INTO THE FRAME, WITH THE END OF SAID STRUT FULCRUMED AGAINST THE FRAME, WILL EXERT A TENSIONING PULL AGAINST SAID BODY STRAP TENDING TO DRAW THE RESPECTIVE END OF THE BRACE AWAY FROM ITS OPPOSITE END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A BUILDING WALL FRAME BRACE OF METAL STRAP MATERIAL COMPRISING A BODY STRAP AND A FULCRUM STRUT JOINED TO AT LEAST ONE END THEREOF BY AN INTEGRAL BEND, SAID FULCRUM STRUT SUBTENDING AN ACUTE ANGLE TO AN OPPOSED PORTION OF SAID BODY STRAP AND HAVING A FREE END ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH FIXED FULCRUMING ENGAGEMENT WITH A WALL FRAME, SAID STRUT AND SAID OPPOSED PORTION OF THE BODY STRAP HAVING RESPECTIVE NAIL APERTURES ALIGNED WITH ONE ANOTHER ON AN AXIS THAT IS CANTED AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF THE BRACE TOWWARD THE STUD SURFACE ENGAGED BY THE END OF SAID STRUT, WHEREBY TO POSITION A SECURING NAIL IN SAID CANTED RELATION SUCH THAT THE DRIVING OF THE NAIL IN HOME INTO THE FRAME, WITH THE END OF SAID STRUT FULCRUMED AGAINST THE FRAME, WILL EXERT A TENSIONING PULL AGAINST SAID BODY STRAP TENDING TO DRAW THE RESPECTIVE END OF THE BRACE AWAY FROM ITS OPPOSITE END.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |