Americo M Cicolani

US Patent:

6503020, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/617023

Inventors:

Marco Mascioletti - LAquilla 67100, IT
Americo Maria Cicolani - Hollywood CA 90038
Massimo Pulsoni - LAquila 67100, IT

International Classification:

F16B 900

US Classification:

403402, 403231

Abstract:

A connection system for securing structural members such as posts and beams together with all connection components hidden within the structural members. Cylindrical connectors fit in apertures in the members. Each connector has transverse holes and end holes, at least some of which are threaded. Each connector is secured in the aperture by bolts or pins extending through aligned holes in a member and a transverse hole. Bolts and pins extend through one structural member into holes in the connectors in the second members to secure the members together. In some embodiments, two cooperating cylindrical connectors are secured in two apertures in ends of structural members, with bolts extending between the two connectors to secure them and the structural members together.