US3714752A
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Reinforcing and supporting saddle for c-shaped sheet-metal beams
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1970-09-25
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A saddle for supporting and reinforcing the central portion of a C-shaped sheet-metal beam on a transversely extending I-beam or other supporting structure in a building is disclosed. The saddle has a channel shape with a horizontal base or web and flanges extending upwardly from opposite edges thereof, the web providing a support for the bottom flange of the C-shaped beam on the upper surface of the I-beam or supporting wall, and the flanges being effective to reinforce the C-shaped beam against bending. One of the saddle flanges engages the web of the C-shaped beam to reinforce it against bending, and the other of the saddle flanges is employed to hold the bottom flange of the beam against movement out of supporting engagement with the web of the saddle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Ratliff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:10
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/022; E04B7/024; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/58; E04B1/5806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
the inner surface of said saddle web engages the outer surface of said one beam flange substantially along the registering said inner surface of said saddle web and said outer surface of said one beam flange to hold said beam lip against upward movement to said saddle web; and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
the inner surface of said saddle web engages the outer surface of said one beam flange substantially along the registering said inner surface of said saddle web and said outer surface of said one beam flange to hold said beam lip against upward movement to said saddle web; and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
In combination: a. a structural support member having an upwardly facing surface; b. a C-shaped beam having substantially parallel spaced beam flanges, a beam web connecting said beam flanges and a beam lip on one beam flange of said beam flanges; c. a saddle having a saddle web, a saddle lip flange on one end of said saddle web, a reinforcing saddle flange on the other end of said saddle web and a saddle hook means on the free end of said saddle lip flange; d. said saddle being operable so that said saddle hook means engages said free end of beam lip so that when relative pivotal movement occurs between said saddle and said free end of said beam:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
In combination: a. a structural support member having an upwardly facing surface; b. a C-shaped beam having substantially parallel spaced beam flanges, a beam web connecting said beam flanges and a beam lip on one beam flange of said beam flanges; c. a saddle having a saddle web, a saddle lip flange on one end of said saddle web, a reinforcing saddle flange on the other end of said saddle web and a saddle hook means on the free end of said saddle lip flange; d. said saddle being operable so that said saddle hook means engages said free end of beam lip so that when relative pivotal movement occurs between said saddle and said free end of said beam:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
269 words
In combination: a. a structural support member having an upwardly facing surface; b. a C-shaped beam having substantially parallel spaced beam flanges, a beam web connecting said beam flanges and a beam lip on one beam flange of said beam flanges; c. a saddle having a saddle web, a saddle lip flange on one end of said saddle web, a reinforcing saddle flange on the other end of said saddle web and a saddle hook means on the free end of said saddle lip flange; d. said saddle being operable so that said saddle hook means engages said free end of beam lip so that when relative pivotal movement occurs between said saddle and said free end of said beam: 1. the inner surface of said saddle web engages the outer surface of said one beam flange substantially along the registering said inner surface of said saddle web and said outer surface of said one beam flange to hold said beam lip against upward movement to said saddle web; and 2. said inner surface of said reinforcing saddle flange engages the outer surface of said beam web substantially along the length of said reinforcing saddle flange in supporting engagement of said beam web to prevent bending of said beam web under heavy loads; e. said saddle and said beam carried thereby having said saddle web mounted transversely to said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member; and f. said saddle having ends spaced outwardly with respect to the opposite edges of said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member to reinforce a central portion of said beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
269 words
In combination: a. a structural support member having an upwardly facing surface; b. a C-shaped beam having substantially parallel spaced beam flanges, a beam web connecting said beam flanges and a beam lip on one beam flange of said beam flanges; c. a saddle having a saddle web, a saddle lip flange on one end of said saddle web, a reinforcing saddle flange on the other end of said saddle web and a saddle hook means on the free end of said saddle lip flange; d. said saddle being operable so that said saddle hook means engages said free end of beam lip so that when relative pivotal movement occurs between said saddle and said free end of said beam: 1. the inner surface of said saddle web engages the outer surface of said one beam flange substantially along the registering said inner surface of said saddle web and said outer surface of said one beam flange to hold said beam lip against upward movement to said saddle web; and 2. said inner surface of said reinforcing saddle flange engages the outer surface of said beam web substantially along the length of said reinforcing saddle flange in supporting engagement of said beam web to prevent bending of said beam web under heavy loads; e. said saddle and said beam carried thereby having said saddle web mounted transversely to said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member; and f. said saddle having ends spaced outwardly with respect to the opposite edges of said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member to reinforce a central portion of said beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination recited in claim 1 and having: a. the outer surface of said beam lip engaging the inner surface of said saddle lip flange substantially along the registering said outer surface of said beam lip and said inner surface of said saddle lip flange; and b. a hook on the free end of saddle lip flange and engageable with said free end of said beam lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
said inner surface of said reinforcing saddle flange engages the outer surface of said beam web substantially along the length of said reinforcing saddle flange in supporting engagement of said beam web to prevent bending of said beam web under heavy loads; e. said saddle and said beam carried thereby having said saddle web mounted transversely to said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member; and f. said saddle having ends spaced outwardly with respect to the opposite edges of said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member to reinforce a central portion of said beam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
said inner surface of said reinforcing saddle flange engages the outer surface of said beam web substantially along the length of said reinforcing saddle flange in supporting engagement of said beam web to prevent bending of said beam web under heavy loads; e. said saddle and said beam carried thereby having said saddle web mounted transversely to said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member; and f. said saddle having ends spaced outwardly with respect to the opposite edges of said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member to reinforce a central portion of said beam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
The combination recited in claim 1 and having: a. a space defined between said beam lip and said saddlE lip flange; b. said saddle lip flange being provided with an opening; and c. a spring clip having a first leg provided with a first ledge on its free end, and a second leg reliliently connected to said first leg and having a second ledge on its free end; d. said spring clip being insertable into said space so that said first ledge engages the free end of said beam lip and said second ledge engages said opening to lock said beam lip to said saddle lip flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said saddle reinforcing flange has a saddle gusset projecting from said saddle reinforcing flange and in engagement with said upwardly facing surface of said structural support member to reinforce said saddle reinforcing flange against bending.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |