Patent ID: 7677522
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: E02D,E04H

Abstract:
1. A method for supporting an elevated, cantilevered architectural structure with a concealed support bracket, comprising: providing a plurality of support brackets, each support bracket comprising a connection plate opposite a foundation plate and at least one rigid strut extending between and fixed to the bottom surface of said connection plate and the top surface of said foundation plate; fixing with a fastener means, each connection plate to an underside surface of a column base to provide a plurality of integrated column and support bracket assemblies, each said column base underside surface overlapping the periphery of each said connection plate and concealing each said connection plate and fastener means from view; placing each integrated assembly at a location on an unfinished foundation; positioning each connection plate at a desired elevation; fixing the foundation plate of each integrated assembly to the unfinished foundation; supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure with the column portion of each integrated assembly, said at least one rigid strut resisting compressive and shear forces generated by the supported structure and preventing connection plate movement away from said desired elevation position; finishing the foundation to correspond with the desired elevation and imbedding the support bracket of each integrated assembly within the finished foundation, whereby the steps imbedding and overlapping conceal the support bracket and related fastener means from view; and continuing to support the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure on the column portion of the integrated assembly after construction is completed.