Patent ID: 7325362
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A truss system for use in constructing a building structure comprising: a) A first and second truss member connected to one another at a distal end of each truss member forming a peak joint where the distal ends come together; b) A cross bar connected to each of said first and second truss members at an under side of said peak joint; and c) a sleeve connected to each truss member at a lower end opposite said peak joint forming a truss unit, each said sleeve having a bottom opening for receiving a top of a post, each sleeve having an inner side attached to a truss member and an outer side facing outwardly; and d) a bracket mounted on an outer side of each sleeve, said bracket having a horizontal leg with one end attached to said sleeve and a diagonally extending leg having one end attached to an opposite end of said horizontal leg and an opposite end of said diagonal extending leg attached to an upper side of the truss member attached to said sleeve, and intermediate portion of said diagonally extending leg of said bracket being welded to a corner of said sleeve.