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Truss spacer and support, method of use and structures made therewith
Assignee: Columbia Insurance Co
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Filing: 1996-08-27
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Granted: 1999-03-23
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Expires: 2016-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A truss spacer and support device for installation between the chords of adjacent trusses includes an elongate, generally U-shaped channel member. There is a tongue on each end having at least one nail integrally formed thereon which is adapted to overlie the top of a chord with the integral nail embedded therein. Tabs extend from each side of the channel member at each end with at least one nail integrally formed thereon. The tabs are raked inwardly toward the opposite end sufficiently that the ends of the nails do not extend past the ends of the channel member sufficiently to interfere with positioning the device between the chord members of adjacent trusses. The tabs can be bent to overlie the sides of the chord, with their integral nails embedded therein. The devices are employed to accurately space and support trusses during construction of a structure, and to provide added support against in-service loads.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Pellock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/022; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C2003/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A truss spacer and support device for installation between chords of adjacent trusses, the device comprising: an elongate channel member having first and second ends and a tongue extending from each end with at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tongue adapted to overlie the top of a chord with the integral nail embedded therein; and tabs extended from each side of the channel member at each end with a nail formed integrally thereon, the tabs raked inwardly toward the opposite end sufficiently that the ends of the nails do not extend past the ends of the channel member, the tabs adapted to be bent to overlie the sides of the chord with their integral nails embedded therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A truss spacer and support device for installation between chords of adjacent trusses, the device comprising: an elongate channel member having first and second ends and a tongue extending from each end with at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tongue adapted to overlie the top of a chord with the integral nail embedded therein; and tabs extended from each side of the channel member at each end with a nail formed integrally thereon, the tabs raked inwardly toward the opposite end sufficiently that the ends of the nails do not extend past the ends of the channel member, the tabs adapted to be bent to overlie the sides of the chord with their integral nails embedded therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The truss spacer and support device according to claim 1 wherein the channel member has a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The truss spacer and support device according to claim 1 wherein the channel member has a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section, with a base web and opposing side webs depending from the base web, and wherein the tabs are connected to the ends of the side webs at a fold line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The truss spacer and support device according to claim 1 wherein the integral nails on the tongues comprise at least one pair of nails punched from each tongue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The truss spacer and support device according to claim 1 wherein the integral nails on the tabs comprise at least one pair of nails punched from each tab.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
A structure comprising a plurality of preformed trusses each including a plurality of chords, and a plurality of truss spacer and support devices between adjacent trusses, each device comprising: an elongate channel member having first and second ends and a tongue extending from each end and having at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tongue overlying the top of a chord with the integral nail embedded therein, and tabs extending from the sides of the channel member at each end, each tab having at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tabs overlying the sides of the chords with the nails embedded therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
A structure comprising a plurality of preformed trusses each including a plurality of chords, and a plurality of truss spacer and support devices between adjacent trusses, each device comprising: an elongate channel member having first and second ends and a tongue extending from each end and having at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tongue overlying the top of a chord with the integral nail embedded therein, and tabs extending from the sides of the channel member at each end, each tab having at least one integrally formed nail thereon, the tabs overlying the sides of the chords with the nails embedded therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure according to claim 6 wherein the channel members have a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
A structure comprising a plurality of preformed trusses, each including a plurality of chords having upper and side surfaces, and a plurality of truss spacer and support devices extending between adjacent trusses, each said device comprising: an elongated channel member having first and second ends, said channel member having a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section; a tongue extending from each end of said elongated channel, said tongue comprising at least one integrally formed nail projecting therefrom, said tongue configured to overlie the upper surface of a chord with said integral nail embedded therein; and a tab extending from each side of said channel member at each end, each said tab having at least one integrally formed nail projecting therefrom, said tabs configured to overlie the side surface of the chord with said integral nail embedded therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
135 words
A structure comprising a plurality of preformed trusses, each including a plurality of chords having upper and side surfaces, and a plurality of truss spacer and support devices extending between adjacent trusses, each said device comprising: an elongated channel member having first and second ends, said channel member having a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section; a tongue extending from each end of said elongated channel, said tongue comprising at least one integrally formed nail projecting therefrom, said tongue configured to overlie the upper surface of a chord with said integral nail embedded therein; and a tab extending from each side of said channel member at each end, each said tab having at least one integrally formed nail projecting therefrom, said tabs configured to overlie the side surface of the chord with said integral nail embedded therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure in accordance with claim 8 wherein said channel member comprises a base web and opposing side webs depending from said base web, said tabs coupled to each end of said side webs at a fold line.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure in accordance with claim 8 wherein said integral nails on said tongues comprise at least one pair of nails punched from each tongue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure in accordance with claim 8 wherein said integral nails on said tabs comprise at least one pair of nails punched from each tab.
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