Patents Assigned to Excel Metal Building Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7739841
    Abstract: The invention relates to framing for a ready to assemble building, which employs a novel connector for connection of a column to a rafter (“knee connector”) or a rafter to another rafter (“peak connector”). The connector includes a hub comprising multiple substantially planar hub portions. The hub portions include a first hub portion, a second hub portion integrally connected to the first hub portion so as to define an acute angle with respect thereto, and at least one other hub portion integrally connected between the first and second hub portions. The connector further includes first and second legs comprised of elongated plates. The first leg perpendicularly extends outwardly from the first hub portion, and the second leg perpendicularly extends outwardly from the second hub portion. Each leg has a plurality of holes therethrough for alignment with corresponding holes in a structural member, preferably light gauge C-channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Excel Metal Building Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas S. Puckett