US3596941A
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Selectively adjustable roof bracket
Assignee: Enterprises International Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-02
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-09-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus applicable to the roof beams of a building under construction and having selectively adjustable means for supporting rafters of varying sizes and at varying angular positions or pitches in a way that uncut rafters can be applied by unskilled workmen.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:13
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B7/00; E04B7/02; E04B7/04; E04B7/045; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B1/2608; E04B7/06; E04B7/063; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/058; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A selectively adjustable roof bracket for mounting a rafter onto a beam at a predetermined pitch comprising an elongated central portion of a width substantially corresponding to the width of a rafter, a pair of wings integrally connected to said central portion along predetermined bend lines, means for connecting said central portion to the beam, each of said wings having at least one relatively large inspection opening located in a predetermined position and a plurality of relatively small fastener-receiving openings spaced at random throughout said wings, each of said wings having indicia indicating a plurality of pitch lines disposed in nonparallel relationship and at predetermined angles to each other, said pitch lines extending from said inspection opening to the edge of said wing remote from said central portion, and said wings being bent substantially along said bend lines to a position substantially parallel with each other, whereby when said bracket is applied to a rafter with the wings on opposite sides, and the bottom edge of the rafter is disposed along one of the pitch lines and is visible through said inspection opening, the wings are secured to the rafter by fasteners extending through certain of said relatively small fastener openings to secure the bracket onto the rafter at said predetermined roof pitch before the rafter is connected to the beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A selectively adjustable roof bracket for mounting a rafter onto a beam at a predetermined pitch comprising an elongated central portion of a width substantially corresponding to the width of a rafter, a pair of wings integrally connected to said central portion along predetermined bend lines, means for connecting said central portion to the beam, each of said wings having at least one relatively large inspection opening located in a predetermined position and a plurality of relatively small fastener-receiving openings spaced at random throughout said wings, each of said wings having indicia indicating a plurality of pitch lines disposed in nonparallel relationship and at predetermined angles to each other, said pitch lines extending from said inspection opening to the edge of said wing remote from said central portion, and said wings being bent substantially along said bend lines to a position substantially parallel with each other, whereby when said bracket is applied to a rafter with the wings on opposite sides, and the bottom edge of the rafter is disposed along one of the pitch lines and is visible through said inspection opening, the wings are secured to the rafter by fasteners extending through certain of said relatively small fastener openings to secure the bracket onto the rafter at said predetermined roof pitch before the rafter is connected to the beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said means for connecting said central portion to the beam includes an end portion at each end of said central portion and extending outwardly beyond said wings, at least one of said end portions adapted to be bent to a position overlying said beam, and means for connecting said end portion to said beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1 including a tab on at least one of said wings, said tab adapted to be bent to a position generally normal to the plane of the wing for indicating the position of the bracket relative to the beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 1 in which at least one of said wings includes a relatively large opening adjacent to said central portion to permit a fastener to be driven through said central portion into said beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 1 including a plurality of spaced inspection openings in each of said wings, pitch-indicating indicia extending from each of said inspection openings to the edge of said wing remote from said central portion so that said bracket will accommodate rafters of different sizes.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |