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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7155872 | Open frames for providing structural support and related methods Open frames are disclosed by which structural support is provided, each frame comprising an array of slender members formed into a plurality of zig zag frame elements defining apexes, where the slender members of different zig zag frame elements integrally intersect... | 01/02/2007 |
| 6922953 | Diamond post stabilizer A device for stabilizing a plurality of spaced posts comprising an outer frame member; a plurality of bracket assemblies mounted to the outer frame member at a first set of spaced locations thereon to receive the posts; and a plurality of bracing members extending b... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6691478 | Joist support apparatus An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of jois... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6219976 | Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5996290 | Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5930971 | Building construction with tensioned support system A structural system for a building wherein multiple elongate rigid structural members, in the nature of posts and beams, include internal tensioning cables which, upon an end joining of the structural members, are interlocked and tensioned to each other a... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5921048 | Three-dimensional iso-tross structure A structural member having greatly enhanced load bearing capacity per unit weight has a plurality of helical components wrapped around a longitudinal axis. The helical components have straight segments rigidly connected end to end in a helical configurati... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5048231 | Plant support constructed for compact nesting A plant support for providing support to the branches of a growing plant such as a tomato plant. The plant support comprises a plurality of vertical supports connected or welded to a top horizontal support leaving a remaining open side. The open side of t... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4838726 | Process and devices for tying crossing elements A process and device for tying metal reinforcement and/or mesh structures wherein U-shaped clips having bent and generally diverging arms are placed at the crossings of the rod to be tied together and engage twice on each of the rods of the crossing, the ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4718642 | Wire latticework and fence of wire latticework Wire latticework for a fence composed of vertical wire members and horizontal wire members. The latticework is formed at least at its upper with a cylindrical part which are provided by forming the end portions of the vertical wire members and the horizon... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4660346 | Frame system, especially for racks and interior fixtures The frame system, especially for racks and interior fixtures comprises elongate lattice girders, including three chords not disposed in one plane and interconnected in transverse direction by ties. The ties are so arranged with respect to the chords that ... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4597239 | Lining-frame of latticework construction for galleries, tunnels or the like A lining-frame for a gallery or tunnel comprises two planar latticework trussed arches, each comprising an inner belt (3,4) and an outer belt (1,2) interconnected by a zig-zag rod chain (5,6). The arches are fixed parallel to one another by planar connect... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4469108 | Device for measuring penile tumescence and rigidity A device for measuring tumescence and rigidity of the penis during erection has a first portion receivable about the base of the penis and actuable from an initial condition to an expanded condition by tumescence of the penis, and a second portion mountab... | 09/04/1984 |
| 4439972 | Circumferential stirrup panel The specification discloses a method and associated products for adding stirrup reinforcements to a concrete pipe reinforcing cage in which a mat composed of a plurality of sinusoidal shaped stirrup members joined by tie wires is joined to a cage with the... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4290790 | Filter apparatus and filter support frames Filtering apparatus 1 comprises a generally cylindrical lattice frame 6, for supporting a filter bag 3, and an annular support member 13 from which extend rods 12 connected together by channel-shaped straps 14, 24 or 34. The technical problem is to provid... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4254599 | Annular three-dimensional structure usable in particular as reinforcement The invention relates to an annular three-dimensional structure usable in particular as reinforcement, said structure being formed of a regular criss-cross of elongated filiform elements distributed in four families, the elements of each family being disp... | 03/10/1981 |
| 3990480 | Method and fabric for making reinforcing cages Fabric and method for reinforcing concrete pipe or the like in which a plurality of sets of transverse wires are arranged along the length of the line, or circumferential defining, wires, each set defining a segment of fabric having a length corresponding... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3957087 | Pin and truss cylinder construction A strong modular cylinder is made to a selected length by using rods through rings and spacers to tension the cylinder and helical truss rods to give further strength. The ring configuration provides a large open area which can be compartmented for adapta... | 05/18/1976 |
