Abstract: The present invention is a floor-framing device that eliminates the need for excess material and installation time required in conventional wood or metal flooring systems. The device has a substantially Z-shaped cross section and mainly comprises a horizontal top leg planar member, a horizontal bottom leg planar member, and a vertical side planar member. The top leg member rests on top of a floor truss as a hanger, while the bottom leg member serves as a means to support a metal deck/pan, which receives concrete. The side planar member abuts the inside of the floor truss. The weight of the poured concrete is distributed onto the inside plane instead of entirely on the top of the floor truss, thus providing strength to the design. Subsequent floors can be continuously erected without waiting for the concrete to dry, thereby reducing the construction time for multistory structures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a baseball bat grip which encourages a user to maintain an appropriate grip throughout a swing. The grip has two protrusions which each fit between the V-shaped opening between the user's index finger and thumb on each hand. The grip also has ridges and valleys which receive the user's fingers to further maintain an appropriate grip.