Patent ID: 6763634
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: E04B,E04H

Abstract:
A retrofit connector for holding building structural members together comprising:a. a U-bolt and a pair of sheathing ties; b. said U-bolt being generally U-shaped, having generally parallel threaded rods on either end; c. each sheathing tie having four contiguous sides forming a generally open-box shape; d. each sheathing tie having one of said sides generally vertical forming a flat back; e. each sheathing tie having an attached top web generally perpendicular to said flat back; f. said top web having a bolt hole for receiving one of said threaded rods of said U-bolt; g. said top web and said flat back connected by gussets, forming said open-box shape; h. said threaded rods fastened to said sheathing ties through said bolt holes and secured with nuts.