US3920344A
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Miter joint structure
Assignee: V E ANDERSON Mfg Co
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Filing: 1973-03-12
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1993-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A miter joint and the method of forming the miter joint, wherein one member of which the joint is formed is provided with offset or abutment portions at the end thereof at predetermined points along the width thereof adapted to engage the side of the other member from which the miter joint is formed, with the ends of the members miter cut and aligned to form the miter joint, and screws extend transversely through the adjacent end of the other member and into the one member, whereby on drawing the screws tight, the offset portions of the one member bears against the inside of the other member to prevent sliding of the ends of the members along the miter joint.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:44
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/96; E06B3/9636; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A pair of members joined at one end of each of them in a full miter joint, the one ends of which are completely miter cut so that the one ends abut each other over the entire surface of the one ends thereof in the miter joint when properly aligned, abutment means at the one end of one of the members extending in the direction of extent of the other of the members from the adjacent side of the one of the members abutting the adjacent side of the other member adjacent the one end thereof with the one ends of the members aligned in the miter joint, and fastening means extending transversely through the one end of the other member from the other side thereof and longitudinally into the one member and drawing the adjacent side of the other member tight against the abutment means at the one end of the one of the members to maintain a properly aligned, tight miter joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A pair of members joined at one end of each of them in a full miter joint, the one ends of which are completely miter cut so that the one ends abut each other over the entire surface of the one ends thereof in the miter joint when properly aligned, abutment means at the one end of one of the members extending in the direction of extent of the other of the members from the adjacent side of the one of the members abutting the adjacent side of the other member adjacent the one end thereof with the one ends of the members aligned in the miter joint, and fastening means extending transversely through the one end of the other member from the other side thereof and longitudinally into the one member and drawing the adjacent side of the other member tight against the abutment means at the one end of the one of the members to maintain a properly aligned, tight miter joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the abutment means is integral with the one member at the one end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
A pair of elongated members each having a web portion from which flange portions extend perpendicularly thereto which flange portions are terminated at one end of each of the members in a complete miter cut, the miter cut ends of the members being complementary so that the one ends of the members fully abut in a miter joint when properly aligned, means securing the one ends of the elongated members together to form the miter joint including means for preventing misalignment of the elongated members on securing the one ends of the elongated members together comprising an offset portion in the web portion of one of the elongated members at the one end thereof, which offset portion includes an end which abuts the side of the web portion of the other elongated member adjacent the end of the one elongated member at the one end of the other elongated member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
A pair of elongated members each having a web portion from which flange portions extend perpendicularly thereto which flange portions are terminated at one end of each of the members in a complete miter cut, the miter cut ends of the members being complementary so that the one ends of the members fully abut in a miter joint when properly aligned, means securing the one ends of the elongated members together to form the miter joint including means for preventing misalignment of the elongated members on securing the one ends of the elongated members together comprising an offset portion in the web portion of one of the elongated members at the one end thereof, which offset portion includes an end which abuts the side of the web portion of the other elongated member adjacent the end of the one elongated member at the one end of the other elongated member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
Structure as set forth in claim 3 and further including a screw runner extending longitudinally of the one elongated member at the one end thereof and wherein the means for securing the one ends of the elongated members together comprises screw means extending transversely through the web portion of the other elongated member at the one end thereof and into the screw runner in the one end of the one elongated member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure as set forth in claim 4 wherein the end of the offset portion of the one elongated member is substantially square.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Structure as set forth in claim 5 wherein the offset portion of the web of the one elongated member and the screw runner are adjacent each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
Structure as set forth in claim 6 wherein there are at least two offset portions and two adjacent screw runners and screw means connecting the miter cut one ends of the elongated members together.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |