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US 5,625,987 AGranted
Framed structure with load-bearing joints
OwnerEdward Zamerovskyinventor
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Abstract
A method of making and erecting a framed structure, preferably single level, by milling standard pieces of lumber that are joined into a sturdy, rectangular frame is disclosed. Opposed Side Beams having dado cuts at their opposite ends are joined to opposed Face Beams having complementary dado cuts at their opposite ends. Floor joists connect opposed sidebeams and support subflooring or decking, and, to accommodate certain larger dimensional floorplans, Center Beams are built into the frame. The frame can rest on a periphery foundation or be erected over posts.
Claims7
A junction of frame members for supporting a load comprising:
- a) a first horizontal member having a lower surface, the first horizontal member having a dado cut in an intermediate section thereof,
- b) a second horizontal member having first and second ends and a lower surface, the second horizontal member having a dado cut in its first end, the dado cut in the first end of the second horizontal member being shaped to mate with the dado cut in the intermediate section of the first horizontal member, and
- c) a post member, the post member having a generally rectangular cross-section, the post member having an end which is formed with a cut-out which defines a vertical extension and a horizontal seat,
- wherein the first and second horizontal members are held in mating relationship such that the dado cut in the intermediate section of the first horizontal member engages the dado cut in the first end of the second horizontal member, and wherein the lower surfaces of the first and second horizontal members both rest upon portions of the horizontal seat.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.