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Metal nailer with adjustable curvature

US9816268B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 2017
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2002/7481
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A metal nailer with adjustable curvature preferably includes an upper member and a lower member. The upper and lower members start as strips of material. A plurality of first openings are formed adjacent a first edge of each strip. A plurality of second openings are formed adjacent a second edge of each strip. A plurality of fastener openings are formed in the lower strip and a plurality of fastener clearance openings in the upper strip. An upward bent fold is formed in a center of each of the plurality of first and second openings. First and second edges of the strips are bent to form a U-shape. The upper member is inserted into the lower member. The upper and lower members are attached to each other with a plurality of fasteners. The metal nailer with adjustable curvature may be bent in horizontal and/or vertical planes.

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