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PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING I-BEAMS

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A connecting plate for connecting I-beams together. The connecting plate contains at least two plates that each have a series of holes drilled in them. These series of holes are drilled offset from each other in each plate. The connecting plate can be in the form of a flat face, an L- shaped plate or a partially H-shaped plate. The offset holes on these plates allow the plates to be connected to a first I-beam first, and then connected to a second I-beam. This design allows a user to forgo coupling the first I-beam, the coupling plate and the second I-beam together all at the same time which improves the safety and efficiency of coupling I- beams together.

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FASTER AND SAFER STEEL CONSTRUCTION
THIS ONE INVENTION EFFECTS YOUR COSTS IN ALL AREAS FROM CONSTRUCTION TIME TO INSURANCE HAZARDS. IT ALSO FACILITATES ERECTION STRATEGIES.

Thank - You for your interest in what I know is worth a fortune. As an Ironworker for 30 years, erecting steel buildings in the field, there has always been the most difficult connection for an Ironworker to make. It is called the double connection. This is when two beams are connected into the web of a perpendicular beam. The two beams first mentioned are joined in the web, "sandwiching" the web of the third, with their lugs. This means that to connect them there is a situation where the 2 beams are sharing the same holes, and therefore the same bolts. This means that the first beam is connected to the web of the perpendicular beam, and then bolted in with two bolts. then when the other beam is hoisted into position, the beam is brought into close proximity to the first, and then the bolts must be "removed" from the first to allow entry of the second beam. A rod or "spud wrench," is place thru the holes of the first beam, and the perpendicular beam to keep the first beam from falling. The wrench is also used to "guide" the next beam into alignment with the first. Then the bolts are re-installed. This is when the danger occurs because the beam can pull away on either end, and cause either to fall. My patented deign is and off set connection that allows each beam to be made separately with out removing the bolts ever. It is faster and safer, and only requires a plurality of holes in fabrication, but would cut the time of erection, as well as the accidents caused by the standard method of erection, by a financial windfall. There are also other advantages, as well as two methods of embodiment.

The holder and user of the patent would eventually be the leader of a process that could and should be mandated by Insurance Companies, as well as OSHA, and any other safety regulatory body. Since I also worked as a Fabricator many years ago, I was able to think this situation thru and develop this process. By googling any of the two numbers below, you can see that the patent is authentic, and the public web sites, give some explanation of it's use. I am also available to comment, further explain, and explain any questions that you may have in regard to this matter. I whole heartedly would love to see this idea benefit the industry, as well as all who have the ability to make it happen. Sincerely

WILLIAM J. WAHLSTEEN CANADA 2422548
U.S. 6829872

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