US3749428A
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Universal pitch, hinged clamp roof support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a device for hingedly supporting rafters adjacent the top of a post. The device permits the rafters to be inclined and clamped at a desired angle relative to the post. A single bolt clamps the rafters to the support means and also acts as a hinge pin.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hustead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32008; Y10T403/32024; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32319; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32861; Y10T403/32893; Y10T403/32909; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An adjustable pitch roof support comprising a vertical post, a pair of spaced metal side plates secured at one end to the opposite sides of the upper end of the post and projecting laterally tHerefrom, a spacer between the plates at one side of the post, a horizontal bolt extending transversely through said spacer and plates and projecting outwardly therefrom, a pair of U-shape clamps engaging the outer surfaces of said plates and each having vertical sides provided with openings receiving the adjoining projecting end of said bolt, the clamps being rotatable on the bolt for angular adjustment in vertical planes, a wooden rafter in each clamp seated on the bottom thereof and provided with a hole through which the bolt extends, and means threaded on the bolt for clamping said clamps against the rafters and said side plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An adjustable pitch roof support comprising a vertical post, a pair of spaced metal side plates secured at one end to the opposite sides of the upper end of the post and projecting laterally tHerefrom, a spacer between the plates at one side of the post, a horizontal bolt extending transversely through said spacer and plates and projecting outwardly therefrom, a pair of U-shape clamps engaging the outer surfaces of said plates and each having vertical sides provided with openings receiving the adjoining projecting end of said bolt, the clamps being rotatable on the bolt for angular adjustment in vertical planes, a wooden rafter in each clamp seated on the bottom thereof and provided with a hole through which the bolt extends, and means threaded on the bolt for clamping said clamps against the rafters and said side plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An adjustable pitch roof support according to claim 1, in which said clamps press flat against said side plates.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |