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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2005
Jeremy Gilstrap, McKinney, TX (US);
Jin-jie Lin, Livermore, CA (US);
Daniel M. Gray, McKinney, TX (US);
Jeremy Gilstrap, McKinney, TX (US);
Jin-Jie Lin, Livermore, CA (US);
Daniel M. Gray, McKinney, TX (US);
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member. An unadjustable connector is also provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that can attach directly to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member.