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Construction device for connecting building elements

US4724642A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 1986
Grant dateFeb 16, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/349
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A body member comprising either a concrete block or molded or stamped product, includes upwardly opening recesses forming an anchor seat for building elements. The recesses may extend fully from side to side and also open out the sides so that building elements can be laid horizontally therein or fully across the body member. The recesses also include a central socket for receiving an upright pillar. Embodiments of the invention may include depending foot members. Embodiments of the inventions also include structure for fastening building elements to the body member. A further embodiment employs depending projections at outer portions thereof which frictionally fit on top of a base block and stabilize the body member against lateral movement.

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