US4340100A
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Rafter support jig
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-10
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 2000-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A rafter jig made up of an angular rafter bracket and a rafter support swingably connected to the rafter bracket and apparatus to adjust and lock the rafter support in angular position relative to the ridge pole bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 II George D. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:38
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04G21/16; E04G21/18; E04G21/1891; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A jig (10) for holding a rafter (11) in place on a ridge pole (12) comprising a ridge pole bracket (14), a rafter support (15), and a brace (16), said ridge pole bracket having a first part (17) and a second part (18), said first part (17) and said second part (18) being rigidly fixed together and disposed generally at right angles to each other, said first part extending downwardly and being adapted to rest on one side of said ridge pole (12), said second part (18) being adapted to rest on top of said ridge pole, a third part (19) of said ridge pole bracket fixed to said second part and spaced from said first part (17) and extending downward generally parallel thereto, said first part (17) and said third part (18) receiving said ridge pole therebetween, pivot means (20) swingably connecting said rafter support to said first part of said ridge pole bracket and a pin means (21) extending upwardly from said rafter support and adapted to engage one side of said rafter, and said brace (22) swingably connected to said first part of said ridge pole bracket and to said rafter support (15) for holding said ridge pole in predetermined position to said rafter bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A jig (10) for holding a rafter (11) in place on a ridge pole (12) comprising a ridge pole bracket (14), a rafter support (15), and a brace (16), said ridge pole bracket having a first part (17) and a second part (18), said first part (17) and said second part (18) being rigidly fixed together and disposed generally at right angles to each other, said first part extending downwardly and being adapted to rest on one side of said ridge pole (12), said second part (18) being adapted to rest on top of said ridge pole, a third part (19) of said ridge pole bracket fixed to said second part and spaced from said first part (17) and extending downward generally parallel thereto, said first part (17) and said third part (18) receiving said ridge pole therebetween, pivot means (20) swingably connecting said rafter support to said first part of said ridge pole bracket and a pin means (21) extending upwardly from said rafter support and adapted to engage one side of said rafter, and said brace (22) swingably connected to said first part of said ridge pole bracket and to said rafter support (15) for holding said ridge pole in predetermined position to said rafter bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The jig recited in claim 1 wherein said first part (17) of said ridge pole bracket (14) has a slot thereon and said pivot means (20) is slidably supported in said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The jig recited in claim 2 wherein said pivot means (20) comprises a threaded member fixed to said rafter support (15) and having a nut means on the distal end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The jig recited in claim 2 or 3 wherein said rafter support has threaded means thereon and said pin has a threaded part received in said threaded means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The jig recited in claim 3 wherein said brace (22) has a slot, said slot receiving said pivot means attached to said brace.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The jig recited in claim 1 wherein said first part and said second part of said ridge pole bracket are in the form of angle irons each having a flange lying in a plane parallel to one surface of the rafter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The jig recited in claim 1 wherein said rafter support is in the form of a plate having said pivot means (20) attached to the edge of said 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) | 1985-07-19 | 1986-01-18 | 1986-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-19 | 1990-01-18 | 1990-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-19 | 1994-01-18 | 1994-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |