CONNECTOR DEVICES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120315081A1
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13393956

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A method and an apparatus for attachment provide enhanced connecting integrity between various structural components. The method and apparatus have particular applicability in connection with connecting a post for a deck. The post is connected directly or indirectly by a connecting device which is secured against the surface of the post and to a surface of a joist loaded in shear. An anchor member may be fastened to the side of a joist and threadably receive a fastener which extends through a bore and, at the opposite end, is secured against the outside surface of a second joist. Connecting devices which employ L-shaped shank members are also employed. Transportable buildings and building kits comprising connecting assemblies of the invention are also included.

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VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES INC901 PRICES FORK ROAD VIRGINIA TECH HOLTZMAN ALUMNI CENTER 3RD FLOOR BLACKSBURG VA 24061

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albert, Kenneth Christiansburg, US 1 9
Bouldin, John Christiansburg, US 1 9
Caudill, Rick Blacksburg, US 1 9
Loferski, Joseph Blacksburg, US 1 9

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