Patent ID: 7836657
Filing Date: 2010-11-23
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A bridging member configured to interconnect first and second spaced apart structural members and also configured to connect to first and second like bridging members, the bridging member comprising: a. a main member; b. the main member having a first end and a second end; c. a projection receiver disposed on the main member adjacent the first end of the main member; d. a projection extending from the main member and projecting outwardly past the second end of the main member; e. the projection configured to project into and interconnect and lock with the projection receiver of the first like bridging member; f. the projection receiver configured to receive and interconnect and lock with a projection of the second like bridging member; g. a first set of spaced apart tabs disposed on the first end of the bridging member for connecting to one of the structural members, the first set of tabs being disposed at an angle with respect to the bridging member and configured to lie adjacent the first structural member such that the tabs can be connected to the first structural member; h. a second set of spaced apart tabs disposed on the second end of the bridging member for connecting to the second structural member, the second set of tabs being disposed at an angle with respect to the main member and configured to lie adjacent the second structural member such that the tabs can be connected to the second structural member; i. the projection extending outwardly past the second set of tabs; j. wherein the bridging member further includes: