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Mudsill tiedown
Assignee: Simpson Strong Tie Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-22
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-04-22
Abstract
Abstract An anchor used in building construction to tie the mudsill to a concrete foundation. The device being constructed from an elongated sheet metal strip; cut and formed on a progressive die. The tiedown consists of an ''''arrowhead'''' shaped web, angularly related sides preventing withdrawal and depending tie members which are dimensioned to overlap or overlie the wood mudsill. The tie members are formed with apertures so that nails or other fasteners can be easily inserted therethrough for securing the tie members to the mudsill.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene A Fortine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/41; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B2001/268; E04B2001/2684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
390 words
A mudsill tiedown for anchorage in a concrete foundation comprising: a. an integral web member having a face presented at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the mud sill tapering to a blunt pointed leading edge for embedment in said concrete foundation and presenting outer first and second diverging edges; b. a first embedded side for embedment in said concrete foundation and integrally and angularly connected to said first edge of said web extending from adjacent said leading edge along substantially said entire diverging first web edge and having a width tapering in dimension toward said pointed edge of said web; c. a second embedded side for embedment in said concrete foundation and integrally and angularly connected to said second edge of said web extending from adjacent said leading edge along substantially said entire diverging second web edge and having a width tapering in dimension toward said pointed edge of said web; d. said first and second sides being in spaced diverging relation to one another: e. a first tie member disposed at right angles to said web member and extending from said first side a distance adapted for engaging the side and a substantial portion of the top face of said mudsill in a flat face to face relationship and being formed with a plurality of spaced apertures adapted for receiving nails or other fasteners therethrough, said tie member being constructed from a malleable material to permit bending of said tie around said side edges of said mudsill; f. a second tie member disposed at right angles to said web member and extending from said second side a distance adapted for engaging the other side and a substantial portion of the top face of said mudsill in a flat face to face relationship and being formed with a plurality of spaced apertures adapted for receiving nails or other fasteners therethrough, said tie member being constructed from a malleable material to permit bending of said tie around said other side edges of said mudsill; and g. said web member having a width at its upper end subtantially greater than the widths of said tie members and a length equal to a substantial portion of the length of said device which is embedded in said foundation for joining said two embedded sides for a substantial portion of their respective lengths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
390 words
A mudsill tiedown for anchorage in a concrete foundation comprising: a. an integral web member having a face presented at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the mud sill tapering to a blunt pointed leading edge for embedment in said concrete foundation and presenting outer first and second diverging edges; b. a first embedded side for embedment in said concrete foundation and integrally and angularly connected to said first edge of said web extending from adjacent said leading edge along substantially said entire diverging first web edge and having a width tapering in dimension toward said pointed edge of said web; c. a second embedded side for embedment in said concrete foundation and integrally and angularly connected to said second edge of said web extending from adjacent said leading edge along substantially said entire diverging second web edge and having a width tapering in dimension toward said pointed edge of said web; d. said first and second sides being in spaced diverging relation to one another: e. a first tie member disposed at right angles to said web member and extending from said first side a distance adapted for engaging the side and a substantial portion of the top face of said mudsill in a flat face to face relationship and being formed with a plurality of spaced apertures adapted for receiving nails or other fasteners therethrough, said tie member being constructed from a malleable material to permit bending of said tie around said side edges of said mudsill; f. a second tie member disposed at right angles to said web member and extending from said second side a distance adapted for engaging the other side and a substantial portion of the top face of said mudsill in a flat face to face relationship and being formed with a plurality of spaced apertures adapted for receiving nails or other fasteners therethrough, said tie member being constructed from a malleable material to permit bending of said tie around said other side edges of said mudsill; and g. said web member having a width at its upper end subtantially greater than the widths of said tie members and a length equal to a substantial portion of the length of said device which is embedded in said foundation for joining said two embedded sides for a substantial portion of their respective lengths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 1 comprising: a. a depth tab connected to the upper part of said web at a preselected distance from said pointed web edge and bent at a right angle to said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 2 comprising: a. said depth tab having an edge in close relation to said first side providing support to said side to maintain the preselected angular relationsHip between said side and said web and assisting in the prevention of twisting of said first tie member; and b. a second depth tab spaced from said first named depth tab and connected to the upper part of said web at a preselected distance from said pointed web edge, bent at a right angle to said web and having an edge in close relation to said second side providing support to said second side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 1 comprising: a. the upper portion of said web being formed with a void spaced from said first and second diverging edges thereby providing substantial solid web area and having a shape identical to the shape of the blunt pointed leading edge of said web and a portion of said sides permitting progressive die cutting of said tiedown with a minimum of waste material, reducing the weight of said tiedown and said void providing an increased upper web edge providing increased interlock with said concrete foundation for resisting upward forces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 4 comprising: a. Said web member being formed with voids of substantial dimension permitting additional concrete interlock between said tiedown and said foundation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 5 comprising: a. said first and second tie members being formed with ends tapering along their outer distal sides to a blunt end edge for minimizing metal waste in forming said tiedown from an elongated rectangular strip of sheet metal, for diminishing the total weight of said tiedown, and for eliminating sharp protruding points.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said first and second sides being bent so as to lie on the same side of said web member, and said first and second sides being bent to approximately the same angle in relation to said web so that said tie members will fold upon each other in overlying relation permitting a single fastener to register with an aperture with each of said tie members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A mudsill tiedown as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said first and second sides being bent so as to be disposed at the same end of said web member but lie on opposite sides of the plane of said web member, and said first and second sides being bent to approximately the same angle in relation to said web so that said tie members will fold upon said mudsill and lie in side by side spaced relation to one another without overlying one another.
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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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |