Industry Patents

Patent: 7197856

Modular Truss Assembly

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Patent Number:	7197856
Title:	Modular Truss Assembly
Abstract:	Truss assemblies of this invention comprise elongate chord elements having opposed first and second axial ends. Brace elements are used to orient and connect together the chord elements in a desired spatial orientation and have a plate structure. The brace elements comprise chord receiving openings disposed therethrough that are sized to accommodate placement of a respective chord element therein, and that are positioned to provide the desired spatial orientation between the chord elements. The chord element receiving openings and define a portion of the brace element that surrounds the chord element disposed within the opening. A connector is rotatably attached to an end of the chord elements to facilitate attaching the truss assemblies together for the purpose of forming a desired truss system.
Country of Issue:	US
First Named Inventor:	Coles
Assignee:
Continuation or Divisional of:
International Classification:	E04C 3/02
US Classification:	52/638
Issue Date:	04-03-2007
Filing Date:	09-03-2003
Application :	10/654750
Notes:
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com:	7197856 at Freepatentsonline
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Link to Google Patents¹:	7197856 at Google Patents

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