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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2006
Edward R. Digirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael L. Torres, Raleigh, NC (US);
Milan Dragic, Wake Forest, NC (US);
Edward R. diGirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael L. Torres, Raleigh, NC (US);
Milan Dragic, Wake Forest, NC (US);
The Steel Network, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
A bridging member for attachment between two structural members is described. The bridging member addresses the need to provide lateral bracing between wooden structural members such as joists, studs and rafters for which the depth of the members relative to the thicknesses requires bracing to avoid twisting or buckling. The bridging member includes a web and a pair of side flanges. Disposed on each end of the bridging member is an end flange that is disposed at an angle with respect to the web, and a connecting or end tab. The end flanges are adapted to be fastened or connected to opposing sides of the structural members while the end tabs are adapted to be secured to a top or bottom portion of the structural members.