Patent ID: 8096090
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: E04B,E04H

Abstract:
1. A seismic construction system for use in the construction of wall structures having an inner wythe and an outer wythe in a spaced apart relationship forming a cavity therebetween, said inner wythe is a drywall structure having wallboard facings disposed on vertical channel members, said system comprising, in combination: a sheet metal wall anchor adapted to be secured by surface mounting on said wallboard facing, said wall anchor in turn, comprising: a snap-in wire tie adapted for embedment in said outer wythe, said snap-in wire tie comprising: at least one reinforcement wire disposed longitudinally in said outer wythe and securely clamped within said wire housings of said snap-in wire tie; whereby, a seismic construct is formed upon securement of said wall anchor to said inner wythe with said snap-in wire tie disposed in said receptor portion thereof and upon the embedment of said insertion portion of said snap-in wire tie and said reinforcement wire in the outer wythe.