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Floor joist

US10041251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2016
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7045
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A floor joist including a first piece of lumber including a first set of fingers and a first set of grooves is provided. A second piece of lumber including a second set of fingers and a second set of grooves is also provided. A finger joint is formed by a combination of the first second of fingers with the second set of grooves and a combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves. A first set of pockets are formed between the combination of the first second of fingers with the second set of grooves, and a second set of pockets are formed between the combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves.

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