US3828514A
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Structural joint and connector plate therefor
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-08
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1991-10-08
Abstract
Abstract The connector plate comprises a right angle bracket having in one flange a plurality of teeth struck to provide angularly related shank and end portions. The shank portions project in a direction away from the struck flange. The tip portions project toward the struck flange for insertion through the corresponding slot into a wooden member. The other flange is connected to a metal member, for example, by a weld or rivet. In a third form, a plurality of teeth are struck to project from the other flange in a direction away from the first flange for insertion in openings formed in the metal member. The tips of the teeth remote from the bracket are deformed to effect connection between the bracket and metal member.
Inventors
- 👤 J Jureit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; F16B15/0023; F16B15/003; F16B15/0046; E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B1/2608; E04B1/38; E04B1/388; E04B2001/389; F16B2015/0076; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A joint comprising an elongated metal member, an elongated wooden member, said members being generally normally disposed one to the other, means for joining said members one to the other including a sheet metal bracket formed about an axis generally normal to a plane passing through said members to define first and second angularly related bracket portions, means carried by said bracket and extending between said first and second bracket portions for reinforcing said bracket, said first bracket portion having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth extending integrally therefrom leaving a plurality of slots in said first bracket portion, said teeth being embedded into said wooden member to form the sole securement between said bracket and said wooden member, means for connecting said second bracket portion to said metal member to secure said bracket to said metal member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A joint comprising an elongated metal member, an elongated wooden member, said members being generally normally disposed one to the other, means for joining said members one to the other including a sheet metal bracket formed about an axis generally normal to a plane passing through said members to define first and second angularly related bracket portions, means carried by said bracket and extending between said first and second bracket portions for reinforcing said bracket, said first bracket portion having a plurality of elongated nail-like teeth extending integrally therefrom leaving a plurality of slots in said first bracket portion, said teeth being embedded into said wooden member to form the sole securement between said bracket and said wooden member, means for connecting said second bracket portion to said metal member to secure said bracket to said metal member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A joint according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes a rivet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A joint according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes a weld between said metal member and said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A joint according to claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes a plurality of teeth extending from said second bracket portion and engaging through said metal member, the tips of said teeth on the side of said metal member remote from said second bracket portion being deformed to preclude withdrawal of the teeth from the metal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A joint according to claim 1 for use in a building frame, metal and wooden members comprising a stud and a plate for said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A joint according to claim 5 wherein said metal member comprises a channel, one end of said metal channel member butting said wooden plate with the base of the channel member extending transversely of said wooden plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |