# US 10,309,097 B2 · Adjustable tie assembly for structural members > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,309,097 B2 - Document ID: US10309097B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/792,229 - Filed: 2017-10-24 - Published: 2019-04-25 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2017-10-24 - Assignees: Oz-Post International, LLC - Applicants: Oz-Post International, LLC - Inventors: Ian A. Hill - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10309097B2 ## CPC - E04B 1/388: {Separate connecting elements (Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete E04B1/41; Dowels, i.e. members adapted to penetrate the surfaces of two parts and to take the shear stresses E04B1/48)} - A47G 7/045: {the flower-pots being suspended therefrom by wires or the like} - A47G 23/0266: {for cans} - A47G 29/00: Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 (for fastening kitchen utensils A47J45/00; for drying towels A47K10/04; stands, racks or the like for airing beds, garments or the like, clothes, drying devices D06F57/00) - E04B 1/2608: {Connectors made from folded sheet metal (E04B1/2612 takes precedence)} - E04F 10/08: of a plurality of similar rigid parts, e.g. slabs, lamellae {(E04F10/005 takes precedence)} - E04G 23/0218: {Increasing or restoring the load-bearing capacity of building construction elements (E04G23/0203 and E04G23/0266 take precedence)} - A47G 23/0216: {for one glass or cup} - E04B 1/32: Arched structures; Vaulted structures; Folded structures ({E04B1/345 takes precedence;} vaulted roofs E04B7/08) - E04B 2001/2644: {Brackets, gussets or joining plates} - E04G 23/0225: {of circular building elements, e.g. by circular bracing} - E04G 2023/0248: {of elements made of wood} - F16B 2/065: {using screw-thread elements (F16B2/08 - F16B2/12 take precedence)} - F16B 7/04: Clamping or clipping connections (friction-grip releasable fastenings in general F16B2/00) - F16B 7/182: {for coaxial connections of two rods or tubes} - F16B 19/004: {made in one piece (F16B21/084 takes precedence)} - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) - E04G: SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) ## Abstract In an embodiment, an assembly includes a first plate comprising a first primary portion and a first flange disposed orthogonally to the first primary portion. The first primary portion is configured to contact a first structural member and the first flange defining a first through hole. A second plate comprises a second primary portion and a second flange disposed orthogonally to the second primary portion. The second primary portion is configured to contact a second structural member and the second flange defines a second through hole. A cover receives the first and second flanges. A bolt is received through the first through hole, and tightening the bolt tends to draw the second plate towards the first plate. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tie assembly, comprising: a first tie plate comprising a first mounting portion and a first flange disposed orthogonally to the first mounting portion, the first mounting portion defining at least one first mounting hole, the first flange defining a first through hole having threads; a second tie plate comprising a second mounting portion and a second flange disposed orthogonally to the second mounting portion, the second mounting portion defining at least one second mounting hole, the second flange defining a second through hole; a cover receiving the first flange and the second flange and defining a third through hole; and a bolt having a shaft and a head, the shaft received by the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole, the shaft including shaft threads in threaded engagement with the threads of the first through hole. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tie assembly of claim 1 wherein the first and second tie plates are each L-shaped. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tie assembly of claim 1 wherein the cover comprises a first cover flange extending in a first direction and configured to span a butt joint of a pair of structural members and a second cover flange extending in a second direction opposite the first direction and configured to span the butt joint. ### Claim 4 A post band, comprising: a first band plate comprising a first primary portion and a first flange defining a first through hole disposed orthogonally to the first primary portion and a second flange defining a second through hole disposed orthogonally to the first primary portion, the first primary portion having a bend disposed between the first flange and the second flange, the first primary portion configured to contact a structural member; a second band plate comprising a second primary portion and a third flange defining a third through hole disposed orthogonally to the second primary portion and a fourth flange defining a fourth through hole disposed orthogonally to the second primary portion, the second primary portion having a bend disposed between the third and fourth flanges; the second primary portion configured to contact the structural member; a cover receiving the first flange of the first band plate and the third flange of the second band plate; and a bolt received through the first through hole, wherein tightening the bolt tends to draw the second band plate towards the first band plate. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The post band of claim 4 further comprising a threaded connector configured to be disposed between the first and third flanges, the threaded connector defining a threaded axial through bore configured to threadedly engage the bolt. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The post band of claim 5 wherein the cover comprises a clip extending from an inner surface of the cover, the clip configured to partially receive the threaded connector. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The post band of claim 4 wherein the cover includes a pair of spaced apart threaded through holes. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The post band of claim 7 further comprising an interchangeable accessory comprising a mounting portion supporting fasteners configured to engage the respective threaded through holes in the cover. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The post band of claim 8 wherein the interchangeable accessory includes a loop portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The post band of claim 8 wherein the interchangeable accessory includes a hook portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The post band of claim 8 wherein the interchangeable accessory includes an annular portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The post band of claim 11 wherein the annular portion includes an opening configured to receive a stem of a wine glass. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The post band of claim 12 wherein the annular portion is closed and configured to receive a body of a drink can.