Break away firewall connection system and a method for construction

US8955263B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8955263-B2
Application numberUS-201113098908-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 2, 2011
Priority dateMay 2, 2011
Publication dateFeb 17, 2015
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015

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Abstract

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A break away connector system is provided for coupling together structural elements, such as a firewall and a floor or ceiling. The break away connector system comprises a support member and a fusible member. The support member is connectable to a firewall for securing a floor or ceiling to the firewall. The break away connector system further comprises at least one securing member for connecting the floor or ceiling to the support member. The fusible member has a lower melting point than the support member. The support member is configured such that when the fusible member is weakened by heat, the floor or ceiling is slidably releasable from the support member. In a further embodiment, a method is provided for constructing a firewall connection system.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A break away connector system for a firewall comprising: a) a support member, the support member having a first portion defining an anchor for connection to the firewall, and a second portion defining a seat upon which to secure a floor or ceiling member, whereby the support member carries the static load of the floor or ceiling member into the firewall; at least one securement by which the support member is connected to the floor or ceiling member;…

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  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • Fixed Constructions · mapped topic

  • Fixed Constructions · mapped topic

  • A62C2/06Primary

    Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • E04B1/941Primary

    Fixed Constructions · mapped topic

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What does patent US8955263B2 cover?
A break away connector system is provided for coupling together structural elements, such as a firewall and a floor or ceiling. The break away connector system comprises a support member and a fusible member. The support member is connectable to a firewall for securing a floor or ceiling to the firewall. The break away connector system further comprises at least one securing member for connecti…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hatzinikolas Michael, Ferro Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A62C2/06. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
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