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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2005
Applicants:
Robert Tremblay, Montréal, CA;
Constantin Christopoulos, Toronto, CA;
Inventors:
Robert Tremblay, Montréal, CA;
Constantin Christopoulos, Toronto, CA;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04H 9/00 (2006.01); E04B 1/98 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a self-centering energy dissipative brace apparatus. A bracing system is often needed to stabilize, strengthen or stiffen structures such as buildings which are subjected to severe or extreme conditions. The brace apparatus may be installed in a structure to dissipate input energy and minimize residual deformations related to exceptional loading imposed on the structure by winds, earthquakes, impacts or explosions. The apparatus integrates self-centering properties and energy, dissipative capacities which help minimize structural damage.