Patent ID: 6775954
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
A bolster for use in construction comprising:a plurality of leg members arranged in generally parallel spaced relationship; a beam integrally formed with said plurality of leg members, said beam extending transversely across said plurality of leg members, one set of legs of said plurality of leg members extending outwardly from one side of said beam, another set of legs of said plurality of leg members extending outwardly from an opposite side of said beam, each of said plurality of leg members comprising: a central body portion; a first leg extending downwardly from one side of said central body portion; a second leg extending downwardly from an opposite side of said central body portion; a first foot formed at an end of said first leg and extending horizontally outwardly therefrom, said first foot having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a second foot formed at an end of said second leg and extending horizontally outwardly therefrom, said second foot having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first plate affixed to said one set of legs of said plurality of leg members, said first plate having a generally flat bottom surface; and a second plate affixed to said another set of legs of said plurality of leg members, said second plate having a generally flat bottom surface, said first plate extending in generally spaced parallel relationship to said second plate, said first plate having a first clip means on a top surface thereof, said first clip means for fixedly receiving said first foot of said plurality of leg members, said second plate having a second clip means on a top surface thereof, said second clip means for fixedly receiving said second foot of said plurality of leg members.