Floor system and floor system construction methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6418694
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09944671

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A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include preformed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.

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CLARKWESTERN DIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS LLC9050 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE SUITE 400 WEST CHESTER OH 45069

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Daudet, Larry Randall Porter, IN 36 1022
Ponko, Edmund L Pittsburgh, PA 9 522
Ralph, Gregory S Valparaiso, IN 18 773

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