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Framing member having reinforced end

US9777479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2009
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04C2003/0473
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a framing member for use in a steel framed flooring structure. The framing member has a U-shaped rectangular cross section with two parallel spaced apart flanges and a central web bridging the flanges and connected to one edge of each of the flanges. The central web has an extension on each end thereof, the extension extending beyond the flanges a distance of at least half the width of the flange.

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