Patent ID: 6973756
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector for coupling a veneer panel to a back-up wall, the connector comprising: a veneer connector, wherein said veneer connector is adapted to support a generally horizontal edge of said veneer panel; and a support member, said support member including a generally inverted-U-shaped portion and a mounting flange, wherein the mounting flange is adapted for securing said support member to said back-up wall, said inverted-U-shaped portion including a first support member side wall and a second support member side wall, wherein said first and second support member side walls are generally vertical and spaced apart from each other and are configured for supporting said veneer connector, and wherein each of said first and second support member side walls is supported by said mounting flange arranged orthogonally along a generally vertical line, wherein said veneer connector is configured to connect to said veneer panel.