Patent ID: 7377048
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: E04B,E04C,E04D,E04G

Abstract:
1. A truss setting bracket, comprising: an elongated body member having a first end and a second end and an axis of elongation; a sliding member connected along the axis of elongation at the first end of the elongated body member, the sliding member having a pair of locking handles and a pair of locking mechanisms, wherein each of the locking handles operates one of the locking mechanisms such that the sliding member may be selectively locked into place along the axis of elongation at the first end of the elongated body member; a first cradle, the first cradle being attached to the sliding member at the first end of the elongated body member, the first cradle having a first finger and a second finger defining a first horizontal cradle face therebetween, the first finger and second finger of the first cradle being positioned substantially normal to the axis of elongation; a second cradle, the second cradle being attached to the second end of the elongated body member, the second cradle having a first finger and a second finger defining a second horizontal cradle face therebetween, the first finger and second finger of the second cradle being positioned substantially normal to the axis of elongation; and a securing lobe, the securing lobe being pivotally connected to the second finger of the first cradle, the securing lobe having a handle for rotating the securing lobe to a desired location.