US4536101A
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Connector device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-30
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2004-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A connector device for connecting a rectilinear member to a second member or surface in a spaced or overlapping relation is provided in the form of a bracket of unitary construction that is fabricated from a sheet material. The bracket or connector has an open rectilinear channel for receiving and embracing a rectilinear member, and a pair of reinforced ears at the open end for connection to a second member or surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Dixon J. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:05
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B1/2608; E04B1/2612; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7182; Y10T403/7188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A connector for supporting a first member and a second member at right angles, said connector comprising a pair of spaced walls, an end wall connected between said spaced walls and defining an open channel for receiving said first member, a pair of attachment ears connected to and extending away from said spaced walls at the open end of said channel, said attachment ears having outwardly facing surfaces to abut the second member and to enable securement thereof to the second member, and pairs of spaced support webs connected between the side edges of the spaced walls and the attachment ears for reinforcing said ears.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A connector for supporting a first member and a second member at right angles, said connector comprising a pair of spaced walls, an end wall connected between said spaced walls and defining an open channel for receiving said first member, a pair of attachment ears connected to and extending away from said spaced walls at the open end of said channel, said attachment ears having outwardly facing surfaces to abut the second member and to enable securement thereof to the second member, and pairs of spaced support webs connected between the side edges of the spaced walls and the attachment ears for reinforcing said ears.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said spaced walls are in the form of trapezoids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said connector is made of two halves adapted to be joined at the end wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said ears are narrower than said end wall and the side edges of said spaced walls converge toward said ears.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said ears are coplanar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector of claim 5 wherein said ears are parallel to said end wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said support web is in the form of a triangle extending between said spaced wall and the ear of said wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector of claim 1 further comprising a location opening in said end wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector of claim 1 wherein said connector is formed from a blank of generally rectangular sheet material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-19 | 1993-02-18 | 1993-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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