Masonry anchoring system
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May 18, 2004
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May 6, 2004
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Nov 6, 2002
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Nov 6, 2002
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Abstract
An masonry anchor is disclosed for anchoring two spaced apart masonry walls together to form a single wall structure. The masonry anchor includes a ladder or truss type support frame for positioning on top of a mortar joint in one wall, and a bracket having a pair of elongate arms connected by a cross-member affixed to the support frame. The cross-member is angled for providing two spaced apart points on the cross-member for contacting the support frame and affixing the cross-member thereto. The elongate arms extend transversely from the support frame and are sized to extend into the space between the two walls. Each of the arms have an eye portion formed at the end opposite the cross-member to receive a connecting member connected to the second wall. The support frame and the bracket reside in the same horizontal plane.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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MASONRY REINFORCING CORP OF AMERICA | 400 ROUNDTREE ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 28217 |
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- E04B Class
- 653 Applications Filed
- 210 Patents Issued To-Date
- 32.16 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Johnson, III Ralph O | Charlotte, NC | 4 | 174 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 174 |
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- 54 Citation Count
- E04B Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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