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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360341 | Slab support truss system A column mounted shoring bracket has a support sub-assembly attached to a column or other supporting surface, a jack sub-assembly attached to the support and a head sub-assembly attached to a part of the jack that varies in height relative to the support. The head h... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356974 | Structural truss and method for forming a structural truss A structural truss and method of forming a truss is disclosed. The truss includes an end configuration which does not rely on gluing components together. The end configuration is formed from a web which extends between the top and bottom chords of the truss and a co... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347030 | Modular truss system with a nesting storage configuration An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a truss span. One embodiment includes at least three chords in a generally parallel orientation with respect to each other, where adjacent chords provide a face of the truss span. The truss span includes a web that conn... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7253111 | Barrier polishing solution The polishing solution is useful for preferentially removing barrier materials in the presence of nonferrous interconnect metals with limited erosion of dielectrics. The polishing solution comprises 0 to 20 weight percent oxidizer, at least 0.001 weight percent inhi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240463 | Structural member for use in the construction of buildings A metal building includes a joist system having upper and lower longitudinally extending chords, the upper and lower chords being substantially parallel, and a plurality of web members interposed between the parallel chords. Each of the chords includes an upper chor... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228670 | Structural truss and method of making same An improved structural truss (3) and method of making same having oppositely disposed U-shaped channel chords (2) and struts (1) interconnected to one another at alternately extending apices (6) wherein the apices (6) form an inver... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7140158 | Composite beam A composite beam is disclosed. The component has spaced pairs of elongate wood members, the members of each pair being in face to face mating orientation. A generally sinuous shaped spacer rod sub assembly having spacer portions connected at junctures is provided. T... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134711 | Recreational vehicle roof support rafter A body structure for a customized van is enhanced by providing a roof support element which is light in weight, strong, and easily shaped to conform to curved roof lines. The body structure comprises a rafter having upper and lower extruded rails and a plurality of ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7104597 | Vehicle frame structure In a vehicle frame structure, an upper edge of a frame member is fixed to a lower face of a substantially flat panel, and a bottom wall of an upper stiffener fixed to an inner face of an upper part of a curved portion of the frame member and a bottom wall of a lower... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7028442 | Deployable truss beam with orthogonally-hinged folding diagonals A deployable single truss with folding or removable chordal members and diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous retraction and extension, in straight and curved configurations. One or more endframes may be used to close off or mount one ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7010890 | Precast, prestressed concrete truss A precast, prestressed concrete truss which spans between exterior columns and forms an interior or exterior load bearing wall of a building. The truss includes top and bottom chords interconnected by at least one web member. Prestressed reinforcing members in the t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6993881 | Joist assembly and chord for use in such joist assembly A joist assembly having a top chord with a slot formed therein, a bottom chord with a slot formed therein, and a tubular member of serpentine configuration having an upper portion received within the slot of the top chord and a lower portion received within the slot... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986230 | Foldable support structure with hinged wall members A foldable truss member suitable for commercial displays includes a plurality of side members that are hingedly connected together. The side members include support members and bridging members having extensions. The side members are joined into a foldable structure... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976343 | Compressive flange sinusoidal structural member A sinusoidal structural member having a dual component flange is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the flange (both upper and lower) is comprised of at least two components. These two components can be produced by dividing the flange lengthwise; where the divis... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964140 | Structural metal member for use in a roof truss or a floor joist A cold formed, sheet metal structural member having a first planar web member with two longitudinally extending legs such that the structural member or chord comprises an elongated member of substantially U-shaped cross section being longitudinally symmetric and bei... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6912787 | Method of forming a joist assembly and a chord used in such joist assembly A method of forming a joist assembly including the steps of forming a top chord, forming a bottom chord, bending a tubular member into a serpentine configuration, positioning an upper bent portion of the tubular member into the top chord, positioning a lower bent po... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6892502 | Space frame support structure employing weld-free, single-cast structural connectors for highway signs A space frame support structure for highway signs comprises upper and lower chord members; a plurality of weld-free, single-cast connectors attached to and spaced along the respective length of the chord members; a plurality of diagonal members disposed between the ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6880308 | Lattice girder supporting frame having straight brace parts A lattice girder supporting frame for tunnel lining includes upper and lower boom members arranged parallel to each other to form a triangle. Truss braces spatially connect the upper and lower boom members to each other, wherein each of the truss braces has straight... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6799406 | Bolted metal joist and method of manufacturing the same A joist (10) comprises an upper chord (12), a lower chord (14) and a plurality of compression and tension webs (16/18) extending between the chords (12/14) and secured thereto by means of bolts (50). A single bolt (50... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6698150 | Concrete panel construction system A concrete building panel has a slab and a plurality of ribs and beams. A series of horizontal holes in the end ribs are spaced at a selected constant spacing such that adjacent panels, may be fastened together through them. In one type of panel, the slab... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6553736 | Interlocking truss system There is provided a metal chord member for use in a building system which chord member is formed of two or more interlocked generally U-shaped chord tubes. The chord tubes are interlocked by means of the provision of a plurality of equisized, equispaced, ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6499266 | Truss construction A truss assembly includes angled cross members and straight cross members which extend between two parallel truss members. Brackets are provided along the two parallel truss members for attachment to the ends of the angled and straight truss members. Slot... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6481176 | Storage roof truss Abstract: The storage roof truss has a non-triangular central opening to provide greater storage space. Truss chords and webs are arranged to provide a central opening with a horizontal bottom and vertical lower sides. This allows more usable storage spac... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6412246 | Structural truss A truss is disclosed which comprises a bottom chord (12) and a pair of top chords (14, 16) arranged obliquely with respect to the bottom chord (12). Webs (20) are arranged between the top chords and the bottom chord. The webs have punched nails (46) proje... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6301857 | Composite structural member The invention is particularly directed toward a structural member comprising an elongate metal flange having a pair of parallel side walls joined at one end by a transverse base wall to form a web receiving pocket. Each side wall has a plurality of raised... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6199344 | Reinforcement strip Grid-shaped reinforcement strip is configured for reinforcing masonry joints, and includes at one substantially straight elongated reinforcement wire having a substantially rectangular cross section. There is a further reinforcement wire having a substant... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6155539 | Furring strips for fence and fence A fence and a furring strip for fence, which are light in weight and strong and are resistant to snow and wind are provided. Bent wire rods 1 are bent in a triangle shape, at the top 10 of which, at the portion a little off-center, a pair of parallel wire... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6139667 | Variable length truss and method for producing the same An open web beam composed of wooden top chord and an open web central structure terminated on at least one end by wooden members in the form of a closed web wherein the closed web is reinforced by insertion of a portion of the closed web into a strut and ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6131357 | Modular articulated beam with variable geometry and length An articulated modular beam formed by a plurality of rigid modules designed to withstand compression on a planar surface, and a bendable coupling piece connecting the modules on one side such that the distance between one side of the modules can be varied... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6085468 | Truss for fabric covered buildings and the like The present invention provides a strong yet lightweight truss which could be used in many applications, and is adapted particularly to a support framework for those fabric covered structures utilizing a fabric stretched over the top of the supporting fram... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6079174 | Wall panel having movable cap A vertical movement accommodating apparatus for use with a wall panel includes a cap mounted on a ceiling structure of a room, and a support assembly mounted on a top edge of the wall panel and at least partially disposed within the cap for vertical movem... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6073414 | Light gauge metal truss system A light gauge metal truss system including trusses contructed of roll formed truss chord and truss web members and a two piece roll formed truss anchor for anchoring the truss to a wall. The truss chord members are roll formed to have a generally U-shaped... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6026613 | Truss arch for fabric covered buildings and the like The present invention provides a strong yet lightweight truss arch which could be used in many applications, and is adapted particularly to a support framework for those fabric covered structures utilizing a single piece of fabric stretched over the top o... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6006483 | Deck panel for reinforced concrete slabs A deck panel for reinforced concrete slabs is disclosed. The deck panel is formed by integrating a plurality of deck girders with a deck plate into a single structure. In each of the deck girders, a single lattice member is welded to upper and lower steel... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5996303 | Truss with alternating metal web A truss that, in one embodiment, includes alternating metal webs in non-critical portions of the truss is described. The truss includes two chords vertically spaced apart and parallel to each other, and a plurality of metal web members extending between t... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5927036 | Floor joist system A floor joist system for building construction comprising interconnected steel girders and joists. The girders may be castellated I beams having a plurality of large openings and regularly spaced vertical slots through its web, which extend between opposi... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5915745 | Reinforcement strip Grid-shaped reinforcement strip is configured for reinforcing masonry joints, and includes at least one substantially straight elongated reinforcement wire having a substantially rectangularly cross section. There is a further reinforcement wire having a ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5809726 | Foundation construction system A building system and apparatus for forming a wall on a footing. U-shaped channels and H-shaped or T-shaped members coupled at their sides by rigid links hold foam panels in a desired spaced relationship. Vertically oriented panels aligned and connected b... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5761873 | Web, beam and frame system for a building structure A self-jigging web for fastening two steel chords together to form a beam. There are different sizes of webs for assembly of beams of different depths. A web has several holes for locating screws for fastening the web to a pair of chords parallel to each ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5761872 | Variable length truss and method for producing the same An open web beam composed of wooden top chord and an open web central structure terminated on at least one end by wooden members in the form of a closed web wherein the closed web is reinforced by insertion of a portion of the closed web into a strut and ... | 06/09/1998 |
