Universal mounting plate (U.M.P.)

Abstract

A Transparent universal mounting plate used to visually verify the concrete grout flow inside a hollow concrete masonry unit (CMU) to various embedded items. The universal mounting plate is used to secure a PA Strap to the CMU for a roof purlin, to secure an all-thread rod with nuts and washer embedded into the CMU for an HD Holdown which is used to secure roof joists to the CMU, to secure Hex Head Machine bolts for wood ledger attachments, & to secure Weld plates for steel ledger attachments.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A transparent U.M.P.(universal mounting plate) used for visually verifying the concrete grout flow to various embedded masonry hardware items, which are secured in place by the U.M.P., which is secured in place to the CMU (concrete masonry unit) by the use of 4 zip tie connectors.  
     
     
         2 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is constructed of a transparent polyethylene plastic or nylon material.  
     
     
         3 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is held in place by the use of polyethylene plastic or nylon zip tie connectors.  
     
     
         4 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  has 4 female slot connections for the zip ties which extend into the CMU and keep the UMP from moving  
     
     
         5 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  has a added buildup of material around the PA strap slot and radius opening in the center of the plate. This is used for added support of the embedded items, and will protrude into the CMU  
     
     
         6 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is used to secure a PA strap to the CMU  
     
     
         7 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is used to secure a all-thread rod with nuts and washer to the CMU  
     
     
         8 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is used to secure a hex head machine bolt to the CMU  
     
     
         9 . The U.M.P. of  claim 1  is used to secure a weld plate to the CMU