US3871783A
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Connecting device for load bearing members
Assignee: Strolee & 0 Of California A Di
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Filing: 1974-06-13
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-06-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a device for connecting two load bearing members comprising an elbow bracket having an insert therein and arms extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the arms receive one of the load bearing members and the insert receives the other to connect the members.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A Vogler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:02
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/06; B62B7/064; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A connector device for connecting first and second elongate load bearing members the first of which is journaled in said device and the second of which is immovably affixed thereto such that its longitudinal axis intersects that of the first member at an acute angle, which device comprises a generally U-shaped elbow bracket having a forward component in which is received and secured an insert and rearwardly and upwardly extending arms adapted to embrace and secure said second member, the forward portion of said insert having a generally vertical bore to receive said first member in journaled relation, and the rearward portion of said insert having a declivity having a floor and sidewalls respectively configured to mate with the end and sides of said second member when it is embraced by said arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A connector device for connecting first and second elongate load bearing members the first of which is journaled in said device and the second of which is immovably affixed thereto such that its longitudinal axis intersects that of the first member at an acute angle, which device comprises a generally U-shaped elbow bracket having a forward component in which is received and secured an insert and rearwardly and upwardly extending arms adapted to embrace and secure said second member, the forward portion of said insert having a generally vertical bore to receive said first member in journaled relation, and the rearward portion of said insert having a declivity having a floor and sidewalls respectively configured to mate with the end and sides of said second member when it is embraced by said arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector device according to claim 1 wherein said bracket, insert and first and second members coact to retain said insert in said bracket exclusive of any other means therefor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector device according to claim 2 wherein a protuberant boss on the forward portion of said insert is received in a bore in the forward component of said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A connector device according to claim 2 wherein said insert is formed of a tough, resilient plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector device according to claim 2 wherein said floor lies in a plane generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said second member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector device according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said arms further comprises an extension adapted to pivotally secure a brace member extending from said elbow brace.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A connector device according to claim 2 wherein each of said arms and said second member have at least one bore therein adapted to receive a bolt therethrough whereby said second member may be secured to said arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A joint assembly comprising at least one downwardly extending non-vertical load bearing support member connected to an upwardly, generally vertically extending load bearing member by the connector device of claim 2.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |