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Fire expansion joint for ceiling runner

US4893444A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S52/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The expansion joint for the runner is formed with two cut-out areas and cuts in the vertical web to permit the horizontal web, enlarged bulb and remaining web by the cut-out areas to bend outward to absorb expansion of the runner when subjected to fire.

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