Joseph Golden

US Patent:

6679017, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Jan 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/047908

Inventors:

Kevin L. Kirkley - Stockbridge GA 30281
Joseph M. Golden - McDonough GA 30253

International Classification:

E04B 700

US Classification:

52283, 403360

Abstract:

A preformed assembly for providing an offset support for a vertically extending concrete structure is provided, including a receptacle for being embedded in the concrete structure and an attachable offset support for projecting out from the receptacle. The receptacle has anchors for anchoring the receptacle in the concrete structure, openings adapted for receipt of the offset support member, and a securing member. The attachable offset support member has a rigid load bearing plate on its upper surface. The support member has a load support that projects beyond the rear bearing side, to be inserted into one of the receptacle openings, for supporting the offset support member thereon. The support member also has a tension member extending through it to engage the receptacle securing member, for drawing the support member against the receptacle.