Patent ID: 8261509
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A load bearing, structural header which is adjustable in length, which comprises: a center section, the center section being generally “L” shaped in transverse cross section and including a first elongated leg and a second elongated leg joined perpendicularly to the first elongated leg, each of the first leg and the second leg having a thickness, the center section further having a first slot formed through the thickness of the first leg, and a second slot formed through the thickness of the first leg; a first end section, the first end section including at least one elongated plate having a thickness, the at least one plate of the first section having a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed through the thickness thereof, the first end section being adjustably mounted on the center section in proximity to the first slot formed in the center section; a second end section, the second end section including at least one elongated plate having a thickness, the at least one plate of the second section having a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed through the thickness thereof, the second end section being adjustably mounted on the center section in proximity to the second slot formed in the center section; a first plurality of bolts, the first plurality of bolts being received by corresponding spaced apart apertures of the plurality of apertures formed through the thickness of the at least one plate of the first end section and further being received by the first slot of the center section; a second plurality of bolts, the second plurality of bolts being received by corresponding spaced apart apertures of the plurality of apertures formed through the thickness of the at least one plate of the second end section and further being received by the second slot of the center section; a first flange, the first flange being joined perpendicularly to the first end section; and a second flange, the second flange being joined perpendicularly to the second end section.