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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2019
Fox Hardwood Lumber Company, L.l.c., Franklin, TN (US);
Samuel Fox, Franklin, TN (US);
FOX HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY, L.L.C., Franklin, TN (US);
Abstract
A curved brace is described herein. In some embodiments, the curved brace includes a base plate that has a proximal segment with one or more fastener apertures that is configured to confront a vertical post, a distal segment located distal to the proximal segment that includes one or more fastener apertures that is configured to confront a lateral beam and a curved middle segment located between the proximal and distal segments. A support plate with a curved base as well as a curved free edge may be attached to the base plate. The curved middle segment of the base plate may have an apex facing the apex angle formed at the connection of the lateral beam to the support beam. Methods of using and manufacturing the curved brace are also described.