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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 14, 2000
Applicant:
Thomas J. Fitzmyers, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Inventor:
Thomas J. Fitzmyers, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Assignee:
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., Dublin, CA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04G023/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A one-piece connecting member is provided that bridges or spans a beam disposed between two aligned structural members. A tunnel is formed in the beam to receive a connecting member. The connecting member attaches directly to both of the opposed structural members by means of heavy fasteners without the need of intermediary brackets. The connecting member is formed to provide both compressive and tensile resistance, and can be formed from tube steel.