Patent ID: 6513290
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A connection between a first building structural member and a second building structural member comprising:a. said second structural building member; b. an anchor member, held by said second structural building member, said anchor member having a first end protruding above said second structural building member; c. a connector receiving said first end of said anchor member, said connector comprising: 1. a channel-shaped strap having a base and two side members, said base of said strap being formed with an opening for receiving said anchor member there through for attaching said connector to said second building structural member; 2. a separate standoff base received between said side members of said strap and resting on said base of said strap, said standoff base being formed with an opening for receiving said anchor member, said standoff base being connected to said anchor member; d. said first building structural member received between said side members of said strap and resting on and supported by said top of said standoff base while being disposed above said first end of said anchor member; e. fasteners connecting said strap of said connector to said first building structural member; f. said standoff base has a bottom face and two opposite lateral sides, said bottom face meeting said two opposite lateral sides at two lateral junctures, said bottom face of said standoff base being formed with a bearing surface, and said opposing lateral sides each having a selected height; and g. said base and side members of said strap are formed to conform exactly to the shape of said bearing surface and to the shape of said standoff base at said two lateral junctures.