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Connector plate
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-30
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-12-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a connector plate for joining wooden members comprising a planar metal plate having at least one pair of teeth formed by being struck from the plate so as to form a single opening therebetween with the teeth extending in a direction that is approximately perpendicularly and with the width of one of the teeth at its root being greater than the width of the other tooth at its root, and the length of such one tooth being greater than the length of the other tooth.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Jureit
- 👤 Benjamin H. Kushner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; F16B15/0023; F16B15/003; F16B15/0046; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A connector plate for joining wooden members comprising a planar metal plate, a plurality of pairs of teeth on said plate formed by being struck from said plate so as to form a single opening between said teeth of each said pair, said teeth extending in a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the plane of said plate, each of said teeth having a modified diamond configuration at its free end, the width of one tooth of said pair of teeth at its root being greater than the width of the other tooth of said pair at its root, the length of said one tooth being greater than the length of said other tooth and the point of said one tooth of said pair of teeth is on one side of the center of its root and the point of said other tooth of said pair of teeth is on the opposite side of the center of its root to impart clenching action to said teeth as they are embedded into material to be joined together, said openings being disposed in parallel longitudinal rows and said teeth being disposed in said rows.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A connector plate for joining wooden members comprising a planar metal plate, a plurality of pairs of teeth on said plate formed by being struck from said plate so as to form a single opening between said teeth of each said pair, said teeth extending in a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the plane of said plate, each of said teeth having a modified diamond configuration at its free end, the width of one tooth of said pair of teeth at its root being greater than the width of the other tooth of said pair at its root, the length of said one tooth being greater than the length of said other tooth and the point of said one tooth of said pair of teeth is on one side of the center of its root and the point of said other tooth of said pair of teeth is on the opposite side of the center of its root to impart clenching action to said teeth as they are embedded into material to be joined together, said openings being disposed in parallel longitudinal rows and said teeth being disposed in said rows.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A connector plate as set forth in claim 1 wherein said teeth are concave on the sides facing each other in a pair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector plate according to claim 1 wherein said plate is formed of 20 U.S. Standard gauge galvanized sheet metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector plate according to claim 1 wherein said teeth are distributed throughout said plate to provide a tooth density of at least seven teeth per square inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector plate as set forth in claim 1 wherein said teeth are concave on the sides facing each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector plate according to claim 5 wherein said teeth are distributed throughout said plate to provide a tooth density of at least seven teeth per square inch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A connector plate as set forth in claim 1 wherein said teeth are concave on the sides facing each other, and wherein said teeth are distributed throughout said plate to provide a tooth density of at least seven teeth per square inch, and wherein the longitudinally extending rows of teeth lie on centers equispaced one from the other across the plate, said centers being 0.248 inches apart (plus or minus 10%) with the centerline of the rows adjacent the margin of the plate lying 0.128 inch (plus or minus 10%) from the edge of the plate, the spacing between the opposing faces of a pair of teeth being 0.544 inches (plus or minus 10%).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |