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Connector structure for tubular marginal constructions
Assignee: GOWER Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1984-04-06
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2004-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A connector structure is illustrated for use in a modular steel structure of the type which is assembled on the site, utilizing opposed pairs of vertical flange-like members on each side of a tubular column together with a horizontal web member for accommodating the tubular column for erection of a mezzanine or rack for palletized material and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Parrott
- 👤 Smith A. Meadors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/58; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A connector structure for use in joining and bracing an upright tubular column with a horizontal structural member, said tubular column supporting a pair of horizontal beam members extending across said horizontal structural member comprising; a bracket member carried by said horizontal structural member including; a horizontal web member, said horizontal web member including a pair of spaced column receiving members, said column receiving members extending over said beam members and being spaced sufficiently to accommodate said column therebetween, a pair of upright flanges depending from said horizontal web member, a pair of upright legs carried by said horizontal beam members and mounted on on each side of said column opposite said spaced upright flanges; fastening means joining opposed upright flanges and upright legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A connector structure for use in joining and bracing an upright tubular column with a horizontal structural member, said tubular column supporting a pair of horizontal beam members extending across said horizontal structural member comprising; a bracket member carried by said horizontal structural member including; a horizontal web member, said horizontal web member including a pair of spaced column receiving members, said column receiving members extending over said beam members and being spaced sufficiently to accommodate said column therebetween, a pair of upright flanges depending from said horizontal web member, a pair of upright legs carried by said horizontal beam members and mounted on on each side of said column opposite said spaced upright flanges; fastening means joining opposed upright flanges and upright legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein spaced depending members are carried by a free end of said column receiving members.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |