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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2008
Edward R. Digirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
James E. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Nabil Abdel-rahman, Raleigh, NC (US);
John Parks Newby, Raleigh, NC (US);
Edward R. diGirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
James E. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Nabil Abdel-Rahman, Raleigh, NC (US);
John Parks Newby, Raleigh, NC (US);
The Steel Network, Inc., Raleigh, NC (US);
Abstract
A boot assembly for securing a bracing strap to a wall in a light steel frame building. The boot assembly includes an elongated channel-shaped strap connector and a stud connector. The stud connector is adapted such that a stud may be connected thereto. The strap connector includes a seat for receiving a base of the stud connector and a pair of stops. One or more stops is disposed on each of two end portions of the strap connector. Each stop includes a stop surface to abut a portion of the base and to prevent or limit fore-and-aft movement of the base relative to the strap connector. The strap connector is adapted to be secured with the stud connector and a track, included in the wall, to an underlying support. The strap connector includes a flange adapted such that an end portion of a bracing strap can be connected thereto.