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Flush joist seat

US8245480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 19, 2010
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C2003/0491
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A joist support system including a joist having a joist seat at least at one end, each joist seat having a first portion fastened to an upper chord of the joist and a second portion adapted to engage a support structure and support the joist and a bearing load, and a second steel plate welded to the main steel plate extending downwardly from the main steel plate between the first and second portions, the second steel plate fastened with an upward support portion to an end portion of the joist extending inwardly adapted to resist transfer load on the joist seat, and a support structure adapted to support the one end of the joist by a portion of the joist seat.

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