US2005204658A1PendingUtilityA1

Internal structural lintel is for supporting unit masonry above an opening in a wall

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 22, 2004Filed: Mar 22, 2004Published: Sep 22, 2005
Est. expiryMar 22, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Thomas P. Patterson
E04C 3/02E04C 2003/023
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Abstract

An internal lintel where masonry units are mechanically attached to a suspension member 3 by means of an anchor 2. The suspension member is attached to a hidden support beam 6 by means of a continuous strut 5 and strut fastener 8. No part of the lintel is visible after construction of the wall is complete.

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1 . I claim a means of structural support for masonry units over a wall opening where the units are directly and mechanically attached to a member located within the masonry joint and recessed from the surface, said member in turn connecting to a support beam which is located wholly behind the masonry veneer.

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