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A truss cross brace apparatus is described. The truss cross brace apparatus includes an elongated channel member having a U-shaped cross section. The channel member includes a base web and opposing side webs depending from the base web. An engaging portion extends from each end of the channel member

A truss cross brace apparatus is described. The truss cross brace apparatus includes an elongated channel member having a U-shaped cross section. The channel member includes a base web and opposing side webs depending from the base web. An engaging portion extends from each end of the channel member. Each engaging portion includes at least one integrally formed tooth projecting from the bottom surface. The engaging portions are adapted to overlie the upper surfaces of the top chord of adjacent trusses, with the integral tooth embedded therein, such that an angle formed by the channel member and a top chord is about 45 degrees. A tab extends from a side web at one end and from the opposing web at the other end of the channel member. Each tab includes at least one integrally formed tooth projecting from the tab. Each tab is adapted to be bent to overlie the side surface of the top chord of adjacent trusses with the integral tooth embedded therein. The cross brace and support apparatus is quickly and easily installed between adjacent trusses without separate fasteners. The cross brace provides lateral support to the trusses during and after the construction process. Because the cross brace has a low profile, it can be left in place when sheathing is installed over the trusses.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A cross brace apparatus for installation between adjacent trusses, wherein each truss comprises a plurality of chords having upper and side surfaces, said apparatus comprising:an elongated channel member having first and second ends;an engaging portion extending from each end of sai

[ I claim:] [1.] A cross brace apparatus for installation between adjacent trusses, wherein each truss comprises a plurality of chords having upper and side surfaces, said apparatus comprising:an elongated channel member having first and second ends;an engaging portion extending from each end of said elongated channel, said engaging portion comprising at least one integrally formed tooth projecting therefrom, said engaging portion adapted to overlie the upper surface of a chord with said integral tooth, embedded therein such that said cross brace extends diagonally from the chord; anda first tab extending from a side of said channel member at the first end and a second tab extending from the opposing side of said channel member at the second end, each of said tabs comprising at least one integrally formed tooth projecting therefrom, said tabs aligned sufficiently inward toward the opposite end of said channel member such that said integral tooth does not interfere with installation of said apparatus, and said tab adapted to be bent to overlie the side surface of the chord with said integral tooth embedded therein.