Patent ID: 8281541
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: E04B,E04H,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A hold down connector for securing together multiple building members, comprising: a first elongated portion configured to laterally receive one or more fasteners for fastening the first portion to an elongated stud, the first portion including a first transverse extension, the first transverse extension including a first extension portion and a second extension portion contiguous with the first extension portion and angled with respect to the first extension portion, the first transverse extension having a free edge; a second elongated portion configured to laterally receive one or more fasteners for fastening the second portion to an elongated stud, the second portion substantially parallel to the first portion, the second portion including a second transverse extension, the second transverse extension including a first extension portion and a second extension portion contiguous with the first extension portion and angled with respect to the first extension portion, the second transverse extension having a free edge; and a transverse portion having first and second ends, wherein the first end is connected to a top end of the first portion and the second end is connected to a top end of the second portion, the transverse portion having a tie mounting aperture configured to receive an elongated tie member, wherein the free edge of the first transverse extension and the free edge of the second transverse extension contact and support the transverse portion.