Flared joist and rafter connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of the flared joist and rafter connector showing my design.

FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a right side elevation view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a left side elevation view of the flared joist and rafter connector of FIG. 1.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a flared joist and rafter connector, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D732708
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 30, 2013
Date of Patent: Jun 23, 2015
Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company (Pleasanton, CA)
Inventors: Timothy M. Stauffer (Pleasant Hill, CA), Larry Randall Daudet (Brentwood, CA), Jin-Jie Lin (Livermore, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Application Number: 29/478,004