Patents Assigned to Techtruss Holdings Pty. Ltd.
  • Structural beam and web
    Patent number: 5852908
    Abstract: A composite beam having timber top and bottom chords and a pressed sheet metal web. The web has a series of stiffened panels arranged at intervals therealong, the panels being joined by a continuous strip along at least one edge of the web. End studs are employed. The components of the beam are fixed in place by nails which pass through the chords, the studs, and the web. Various forms of web are disclosed together with apparatus and methods for assembling the beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Techtruss Holdings Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Morris Nankin