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Flared joist and rafter connector

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  • Patent Grant
  • D732708
  • Patent Number
    D732,708
  • Date Filed
    Monday, December 30, 2013
    11 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 23, 2015
    9 years ago
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  • International Classifications
    • 2501
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
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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