Patent ID: 6112495
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: E04B,E04H,F16B,Y02A

Abstract:
A connector for tying a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fastener means and an anchor member, said connector comprising:a. a pocket-like, concave seat member, formed with an opening substantially at said lowest point of said concave seat member which is also substantially said midpoint of said concave seat member, said opening formed for receiving said anchor member therethrough to attach said connector to said second building structural member, said pocket-like, concave seat member tapering towards said opening with tapering portions on either side of said opening, said tapering portions making up the greater part of said concave seat member;b. a first side member integrally connected to said concave seat member;c. a second side member integrally connected to said concave seat member;d. a back member connected to said first and second side members, said back member being formed to interface with said fastener means to attach said back member to said first building structural member; and whereine. said back member is connected to said concave seat member, said connector is formed from metal, and said back member is welded to said first concave seat member and said first and second side members.