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Joist hanger
Assignee: Trus Joist Corp
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Filing: 1989-06-05
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2009-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A glued-block hanger is intended to support a wooden I-beam joist on a support. A block is secured to the web of the I-beam joist at an end thereof intermediate the top and bottom chords. A bore is formed in the block and end, and extend therethrough at a predetermined position. The hanger includes a top tab and an end plate, wherein the end plate extends the height of the hanger. The top tab is constructed to extend over the top of a support. A pair of opposed flanges extend outward from the end plate and are spaced apart to snugly receive the web of the joist, with the block secured thereto, therein. Each of the flanges includes an opening therein. When the opening is aligned with the bore, the top tab of the hanger is in alignment with the top chord of the joist. A connector extends through the bore and the openings to fasten the joist to the hanger.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin B. O'Sullivan
- 👤 Arthur L. Troutner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/12; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B1/2608; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/052; F16B9/058; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503; F16B2200/67; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46; Y10T403/4602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A glued-block hanger system for supporting an I-beam joist on a support, comprising: a block which is secured to the web of an I-beam joist at the ends thereof intermediate the top and bottom chords, said block and the web having a bore extending therethrough at a predetermined position; a hanger including a top tab and an end plate, said top tab being constructed and arranged to extend over the top of a support with said end plate extending down a side of the support, and a pair of opposed, spaced apart flanges extending outward from said end plate, said flanges being spaced apart to snugly receive the joist web and block therein, each of said flanges further including an opening formed therein, said opening being aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab; and a connector which extends through said bore and said opening, thereby fastening the joist on the hanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A glued-block hanger system for supporting an I-beam joist on a support, comprising: a block which is secured to the web of an I-beam joist at the ends thereof intermediate the top and bottom chords, said block and the web having a bore extending therethrough at a predetermined position; a hanger including a top tab and an end plate, said top tab being constructed and arranged to extend over the top of a support with said end plate extending down a side of the support, and a pair of opposed, spaced apart flanges extending outward from said end plate, said flanges being spaced apart to snugly receive the joist web and block therein, each of said flanges further including an opening formed therein, said opening being aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab; and a connector which extends through said bore and said opening, thereby fastening the joist on the hanger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said flanges each include a circular hole therein for on-site repositioning of said connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hanger of claim 2 wherein said circular hole is located on said flange above said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said opening comprises a slot which allows a predetermined amount of endwise adjustment in the position of said bore relative to said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said top tab is comprised of a plurality of extensions terminating in ends, each said extension having a hole adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The hanger of claim 5 wherein each of said extensions has a downwardly offset portion adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hanger of claim 6 wherein said circular hole is located in said flanges above said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
179 words
A hanger for supporting an I-beam joist on a support, the I-beam having a block glued to the web thereof on either side of the web, the block and the web having a bore therethrough at a predetermined location, the hanger comprising: a vertically disposed hanger frame having a predetermined height, a end plate extending the height of said frame, a top tab extending substantially normal to said end plate at the top thereof and a pair of opposed flanges extending normal, in a direction opposite that of said top tab, to said end plate along the lower edges thereof, each of said flanges further including a transverse slot, having a major axis extending normal to said end plate, formed therein, said slot being aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab, said slot allowing for a predetermined amount of endwise adjustment in the position of said bore relative to said flanges; and a connector which extends through said bore and said slot, thereby fastening the joist on the hanger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
179 words
A hanger for supporting an I-beam joist on a support, the I-beam having a block glued to the web thereof on either side of the web, the block and the web having a bore therethrough at a predetermined location, the hanger comprising: a vertically disposed hanger frame having a predetermined height, a end plate extending the height of said frame, a top tab extending substantially normal to said end plate at the top thereof and a pair of opposed flanges extending normal, in a direction opposite that of said top tab, to said end plate along the lower edges thereof, each of said flanges further including a transverse slot, having a major axis extending normal to said end plate, formed therein, said slot being aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab, said slot allowing for a predetermined amount of endwise adjustment in the position of said bore relative to said flanges; and a connector which extends through said bore and said slot, thereby fastening the joist on the hanger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hanger of claim 8 wherein said flanges each includes a circular hole therein for on-site repositioning of said connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hanger of claim 8 wherein said top tab is comprised of a plurality of extensions terminating in ends, each said extension having a hole adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hanger of claim 10 wherein said top tab is comprised of a plurality of extensions terminating in ends, each said extension having a hole adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
203 words
An I-beam joist system, comprising: an I-beam having a pair of wood chords with a web extending therebetween; blocks fastened to each side of said web adjacent each end thereof, said blocks and web defining a bore extending therethrough normal to said I-beam; a pair of hangers, one of which is fastened to each end of said I-beam, each of said hangers including a vertically disposed hanger frame having a predetermined height, a planar end plate extending the height of said hanger, with a pair of end-plate wings extending outward from said end plate in the same plane thereof, a top tab extending substantially normal to the plane of said end plate at the top edge thereof, said top tab extending laterally along the width of said end plate and said end-plate wings, and a pair of opposed flanges extending normal, in a direction opposite that of said top tab, to said end plate along the lower edges thereof, each of said flanges further including an opening which is aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab; and a connector extending through said bore and said opening, thereby fastening said I-beam to said hanger.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
203 words
An I-beam joist system, comprising: an I-beam having a pair of wood chords with a web extending therebetween; blocks fastened to each side of said web adjacent each end thereof, said blocks and web defining a bore extending therethrough normal to said I-beam; a pair of hangers, one of which is fastened to each end of said I-beam, each of said hangers including a vertically disposed hanger frame having a predetermined height, a planar end plate extending the height of said hanger, with a pair of end-plate wings extending outward from said end plate in the same plane thereof, a top tab extending substantially normal to the plane of said end plate at the top edge thereof, said top tab extending laterally along the width of said end plate and said end-plate wings, and a pair of opposed flanges extending normal, in a direction opposite that of said top tab, to said end plate along the lower edges thereof, each of said flanges further including an opening which is aligned with said bore when the top chord of the joist is aligned with said top tab; and a connector extending through said bore and said opening, thereby fastening said I-beam to said hanger.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 12, wherein said opening comprises a lengthwise slot, having a major axis extending normal to said end plate to allow a predetermined amount of lateral adjustment in the position of said bore relative to said flanges.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13, further comprising a circular hole located in said flanges above said slot.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 14, wherein said blocks are fastened to said web by adhesive.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 12 wherein said top tab is comprised of a plurality of extensions terminating in ends, each said extension having a hole adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
The system of claim 12, further comprising: a second said I-beam having another two pairs of said blocks and another pair of said hangers fastened thereto; and a support extending generally horizontally and normal to said I-beams and mounted thereto with top tabs resting on said support, said I-beams extending in aligned and parallel relation from each side of said support, such that said top tabs of said hangers of said I-beams mounted to said support are facing each other.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 17, wherein each of said top tabs is comprised of a plurality of extensions terminating in ends, each said extension having a hole adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 18, wherein each of the said top tab extensions has a downwardly offset portion adjacent the end thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 18, wherein said extensions of said top tabs of said hangers which are facing each other are laterally offset with respect to the extensions of the other said top tab.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-01-15 | 1993-07-17 | 1994-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-07-17 | 1998-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-15 | 2001-07-17 | 2002-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |