US4742654A
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Protective barrier for a structural beam
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-19
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Granted: 1988-05-10
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Expires: 2007-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A protective cap of inverted channel shape for placement on beams to protect same from moisture. A lengthwise extending recess in the cap upper surface receives a pliable sealant having a surface which is in pressurized contact with a beam supported structural member. A seal is thus provided about fasteners driven through the cap. Diverging side walls of the cap discharge moisture away from the beam sides.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/62; E04B1/70; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/12; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/02005; E04F15/02016; E04F15/02177; E04F15/02183; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Protective means for installation between superimposed structural members of a building structure the lowermost of said structural members being a beam having a top wall and sides perpendicular thereto, said means comprising, an elongate body for placement along the upper surface of the beam and having a horizontal top wall and upright side walls for depending disposition adjacent the beam sides, said top wall defining a recessed area, a sealant in place along said elongate body within said recessed area and capable of forming a seal about a beam engaging fastener inserted therethrough, said sealant having an upper surface offset above a horizontal plane containing said horizontal top wall of the elongate body, said sealant being displaceable transversely of said top wall during use, and said elongate body and sealant constituting a barrier to protect the beam from moisture and other beam degrading entities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Protective means for installation between superimposed structural members of a building structure the lowermost of said structural members being a beam having a top wall and sides perpendicular thereto, said means comprising, an elongate body for placement along the upper surface of the beam and having a horizontal top wall and upright side walls for depending disposition adjacent the beam sides, said top wall defining a recessed area, a sealant in place along said elongate body within said recessed area and capable of forming a seal about a beam engaging fastener inserted therethrough, said sealant having an upper surface offset above a horizontal plane containing said horizontal top wall of the elongate body, said sealant being displaceable transversely of said top wall during use, and said elongate body and sealant constituting a barrier to protect the beam from moisture and other beam degrading entities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective means claimed in claim 1 wherein said elongate body is of inverted channel configuration with said side walls diverging downwardly and outwardly from one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective means claimed in claim 2 wherein said side walls terminate downwardly in acute edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The protective means claimed in claim 1 wherein said sealant is continuous.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective means claimed in claim 4 wherein said sealant is of a transverse width so as to overlie a major portion of said top wall.
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