| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052836000 | Made up of longitudinally arranged strip-like sections | 88 |
| 20090272070 | STEEL BEAMS AND RELATED METHODS - A structural beam includes opposed first and second plates, first and second webs extending between the first and second plates and laser-fused welds connecting the first and second webs to the first and second plates. The first and second plates and first and second webs are stainless steel. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100050569 | HIGH-STIFFNESS, LIGHTWEIGHT BEAM STRUCTURE - A lightweight, high-stiffness structural beam having a web and a chord, which features a cross-sectional geometry featuring a plurality of sides arranged in an asymmetrical, non-closed, convex polygon shape. At least three of the sides of the chord are substantially parallel to one another, and are substantially perpendicular to the web. The beam is easily manufactured using fully-automated fabrication machinery and may serve as the main, flexure-resistant structural component of a sunlight-concentrating photovoltaic module. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100058710 | POLE MADE FROM A PLURALITY OF WOOD BOARDS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The pole can include a plurality of elongated panels, the elongated panels being oriented substantially longitudinally relative to an axis of the pole and being face-joined in a stacked arrangement. Each one of the elongated panels can be an assembly of substantially longitudinally-oriented wood boards. The method can include face joining a plurality of elongated panels into an elongated stack, where each one of the elongated panels can be an assembly of substantially longitudinally-oriented wood boards. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110289881 | Wooden Lattice girder for construction and method for production thereof - A wooden lattice girder | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120186190 | METAL STUD - A metal stud including first and second metal panels defining first and second flat surfaces with longitudinal edges each turned inwardly away from the flat surfaces. The first and second panels are positioned in parallel spaced apart relationship with the first flat surface and the second flat surface being outwardly directed relative to each other. An angular metal coupling element includes a continuous length of metal material periodically bent in opposite directions. The coupling element is positioned between the first and second panels and bent to periodically and alternately contact the first and second panels at contact points. The coupling element is fixed to the first and second panels at the contact points by spot welding or the like. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130174511 | JOINTED METAL MEMBER - In one aspect, a metal construction member can include at least two metal strips. Each metal strip can have a continuous nonlinear pattern along one lengthwise edge of the strip, where the continuous nonlinear pattern can include a plurality of repeating units. Each repeating unit can include at least one joining region, which can protrude away from a lengthwise axis of the metal strip. At least one of the metal strips can be joined to at least one other metal strip at a plurality of adjacent joining regions. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130326994 | STEEL SINGLE-LIP CHANNEL BAR - The present invention has an object to enhance drainage of a rack in a case where a single-lip channel steel bar is used as a transverse beam or/and a longitudinal beam and a flat-plate-like solar panel module or the like is placed on the transverse beam. The single-lip channel steel bar of the present invention, which serves as a transverse beam and a longitudinal beam, includes a second side plate formed on one side portion of a channel steel bar body. The second side plate is formed only of a flat plate formed at a right angle or a non-right angle with respect to a back plate. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140033643 | LEAVE-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FORM - A concrete form is disclosed and can include an elongated body having a length and a width. A cross-section of the elongated body perpendicular to the length can include a closed, box-shaped main body having an upper wall, a lower wall opposite the upper wall, a first sidewall extending between and connecting the upper wall and the lower wall, and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall and extending between and connecting the upper wall and the lower wall. A lower extension can extend from the main body portion in a first direction beyond the lower wall and an upper extension can extend from the main body portion in a second direction opposite the first direction beyond the upper wall. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140053501 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BEAM, AND BEAM - A beam includes at least three web plates that are connected to a bottom flange and top flange. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150047294 | Motor-Line Reinforcement for Strengthening Brick or Block Walls - A reinforcement tie for structural use which comprises two longitudinal bars or plates connected by internal bars or plates, ending in a female end and a male end that is narrower than the female one. In at least one of the male and female ends the cross section of the corresponding internal bars or plates is, totally or partially, less than the cross section of the other internal bars or plates, or in at least one of the male and female ends, the corresponding internal bars or plates have an area where the bar or plate changes direction, with this area forming an entrance slot. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150308118 | REINFORCING INSERT ARTICLE, KIT AND METHOD - Reinforcing inserts reinforce a frame member, such as a manufactured or metal stud. A reinforcing insert may be inserted into a stud, for example into the interior region between two elongated channel members of the stud to support one or more elements of the stud, thereby reinforcing the stud. The reinforcing insert may be received into one or both ends of the stud. The reinforcing insert may be shaped to engage (e.g., frictional or interference fit) in the interior of the stud. A length and other dimensions or properties of the reinforcing insert may be sized in accordance with the properties of the stud to be reinforced. The reinforcing insert may be tapered at one end, may include recesses to accommodate intrusive fasteners and/or include lightening apertures or pockets. | 10-29-2015 |
| 052837000 | I-shaped | 25 |
| 20090007520 | Modular Reinforced Structural Beam and Connecting Member System - A modular reinforced structural beam and connecting member system that includes at least one composite beam having two oppositely oriented triangular closed head portions and a transversally extending web interposed between said two closed head portions, each of said beams consisting of two separate members arranged such that corresponding head portions of said two members are nested one within the other and adjacent elements of the two members are in mutual stabilizing contact. A plurality of connecting members are connected to, and are in force transmitting contact with, one of the composite beams and another structural element. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100293889 | Alternative I-Stud - An i-stud having a web and flanges comprising oriented strand board (OSB) and a method of assembling a wall utilizing the same, wherein the flanges are unitary and non-laminated. The method of assembling a wall may utilize a wall system comprising upper and lower frame members or may utilize existing structural members. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110197546 | SELF-REINFORCED OPENING - A self-reinforced structural member is disclosed. The structural member includes a vertical web between a first horizontal flange and a second horizontal flange. The vertical web includes a self-reinforced opening formed from cut portions of the web. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110219726 | TIMBER SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - Disclosed is a timber support ( | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120186191 | ROLLED H-SECTION STEEL - Provided is a rolled H-section steel having a web and flanges. The rolled H-section steel satisfies the following Expression (1) when H is the height of the rolled H-section steel, and B is the breadth of the flanges. The tensile strength is 400 to 510 N/mm | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130232911 | Cold Formed Joist - The present invention provides a cold formed joist that can be used in a variety of construction applications. The present cold formed joist contains three elements, each formed from sheet metal: an upper chord, an intermediate web, and a lower chord. The upper chord further contains a downwardly facing receiving channel adapted to receive the upper edge of the intermediate web, and two upwardly facing channels. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140182241 | SUPPORT BEAM WITH A STEEL CORE FRAME - The present invention relates to support beams in an insulated floor of a refrigerated trailer. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140245696 | FIRE RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION MEMBERS - Exemplary fire resistant construction members disclosed herein can comprise an engineered wood product I-joist and at least two panels comprising gypsum board secured to the I-joist. The member can comprise a first gypsum board panel secured to a first side of the member and a second gypsum board panel secured to a second, opposite side of the member. In some embodiments, gypsum board panels are secured to opposite sides of a web of the I-joist. In some embodiments, gypsum board panels are secured to opposite sides of upper and lower flanges of the I-joist. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20150020476 | FIRE RESISTANT COATING AND WOOD PRODUCTS - A fire-resistant coating for a wood product which includes a polyurethane matrix. The polyurethane matrix includes an aromatic isocyanate which is present in a quantity ranging from 20% to 50% by weight of the formulation, castor oil which is present in a quantity ranging from 10% to 60% by weight of the formulation, intumescent particles, and a fire retardant present in a quantity ranging from 1% to 40% by weight of the formulation. The fire retardant is selected from the group consisting of disodium ocataborate tetrahydrate, Colemanite (CaB | 01-22-2015 |
| 052838000 | Compound construction, including connections (e.g., column-girder, etc.) | 16 |
| 20080196356 | I-BEAM WITH CURVED FLANGES - An I-beam ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100170194 | GIRDERS FOR REINFORCING CONCRETE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING THEM TO PILLARS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY FROM BAY TO BAY - A girder for reinforcing structural members made of reinforced concrete is provided. The girder includes at least one truss and is provided with at least one lateral protrusion in reference to its ends. A method for connecting two girders being substantially arranged along the same direction, to a reinforced concrete pillar is also described, wherein at least one short reinforcing member is arranged aside the girders in reference to the pillar. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110113725 | STRUCTURAL BUILDING COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME - Structural building components and a method of constructing the same enable improved beams that can be constructed at a place of use. The method includes providing a first flange ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110120051 | SUPPORTING SYSTEM WITH BRIDGING MEMBERS - A supporting system for use between two opposing supports comprised of at least two joists and at least one bridging member. The joists span between the opposing supports and are adjacent to each other. The joists each include bridging holes. The bridging members are between the adjacent joists and the bridging members are adapted to engage the bridging holes in the joists. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110247296 | COLD FORMED JOIST - The present invention provides a cold formed joist that can be used in a variety of construction applications. The present cold formed joist consists of three elements, each formed from sheet metal: an upper chord, an intermediate web, and a lower web. These three elements can be produced in different dimensions. The upper chord further consists of a downwardly facing receiving channel adapted to receive the upper edge of the intermediate web, and two upwardly facing channels. The lower chord consists of an upwardly facing receiving channel that is adapted to receive the lower edge of the intermediate web. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247297 | FORMED STEEL BEAM FOR STEEL-CONCRETE COMPOSITE BEAM AND SLAB - A built-up beam fabricated a plurality of profiled steel plates is disclosed. The built-up beam includes a first lower profiled steel plate including a bottom portion, a side-vertical portion bent upwardly and vertically from one lateral edge of the bottom portion, a supporting portion bent horizontally from an upper end of the side-vertical portion, and a first center-vertical portion bent vertically and upwardly from the other lateral edge of the bottom portion. A second lower profiled steel plate is arranged symmetrically about the first center-vertical portion of the first lower profiled steel plate and connected to the first lower profiled steel plate. The second lower profiled steel plate has a cross-section symmetrical or asymmetrical to the first lower profiled steel plate. The built-up beam includes a first upper profiled steel plate including a top face portion and a second center-vertical portion bent vertically and downwardly from one lateral edge of the top face portion, the first upper profiled steel plate being connected to one upper side of the first center-vertical portion of the first lower profiled steel plate. A second upper profiled steel plate is arranged symmetrically about the second center-vertical portion of the first upper profiled steel plate and connected to the other upper side of the first center-vertical portion of the second lower profiled steel plate. The second upper profiled steel plate has a cross-section symmetrical or asymmetrical to the first upper profiled steel plate. Thus, a slab can be placed within the depth to thereby reduce the story height. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20140290177 | CROSSBEAM AND MOUNTING METHOD - A crossbeam comprising an upper chord, a lower chord, and a plurality of webs. The upper chord is linear and disposed along an upper chord axis and comprises a plurality of suspension points arranged at intervals. The lower chord is disposed along a lower chord axis adjacently at a distance from the upper chord. The lower chord axis is in alignment with the upper chord axis. The webs connect the upper chord and the lower chord by welded constructions and are each disposed along a respective web axis that intersects the upper chord axis and the lower chord axis. The crossbeam also comprises a connection element disposed on the upper chord at each suspension point. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20150089900 | TIMBER STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH EMBEDDED WEB - A timber joist is provided, which includes first and second flanges connected together by a web, the web being structurally integral with the flanges. Both flanges comprise timber poles. The web inserts into the first and second flanges a sufficient distance so as to provide resistance to longitudinal splitting or cracking of the timber. | 04-02-2015 |
| 052839000 | Box-like shaped web | 2 |
| 20080202067 | Edge beam for building panel - An edge beam construction including two vertical perforated rolled shapes with webs inverted toward the center of the beam, and a bottom track having a flange disposed in a vertical position against bottom lips of the vertical rolled shapes. The three basic components of the edge beam are positioned so as to provide access for press joining tools. A building module manufacturing method utilizes the light gauge steel rolled shapes that permit industrialized, automated manufacture of floor, roof and wall panels for modular housing and commercial structures with integrated mechanical and electrical systems and rigid framing for road transport without trailers. The module manufacturing method includes a novel method of constructing and positioning a gable. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100031605 | COMPOSITE CONCRETE COLUMN AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD USING THE SAME - A composite concrete column comprising: upper and lower concrete column portions extending in the lengthwise direction and having an exposed portion between the upper and lower concrete column portions; an H-beam connected between the upper and lower concrete column portions to be exposed at the exposed portion; and a plurality of reinforcement bars embedded in the upper and lower concrete column portions around the H-beam to extend in the lengthwise direction. | 02-11-2010 |
| 052841000 | Composite or dissimilar materials (e.g., glu-glam or plastic-metal, etc.) | 6 |
| 20080295453 | ENGINEERED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME - A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy, glass-reinforced polyurethane (foamed or unfoamed), or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising a thermoplastic material, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising a thermoplastic material provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure. Certain embodiments of the present invention include reinforcing members having a plurality of lobes or arms. Additional embodiments include indentations along the reinforcing members, such as the arms, to aid in bonding between the thermoplastic outer material and reinforcing member within the thermoplastic material. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090038263 | COMPOSITE PILLAR FOR JUNCTION CONNECTIONS ON CONSTRUCTIONS AND BUILDING FRAMES - In order to make available an arrangement for joining a composite pillar ( | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090249742 | COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION BEAM - A composite construction beam comprising a first chord and a second chord connected by a web, wherein the first and second chords are made of wood or a wood product and the web is made of a material other than wood or a wood product such as polymer or aluminum. A method of constructing a composite beam includes forming a web from a material other than wood or a wood product and securing it to a first and second chords, which are made of wood or a wood product. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20130160398 | COMPOSITE I-BEAM MEMBER - A composite steel I-beam member. The member includes confined top and bottom flanges, and a composite laminated web. The confined flange comprises a wooden core and a metal jacket wrapped around an outer perimeter of the wooden core. The overall load carrying capacity of the composite I-beam is significantly increased through a list of composite actions occurring in the individual components and their connections. Most importantly, a two-way lateral interaction can be normal to the interface between the metal jacket and the wooden core and provide an amount of compressive support to the top flange surpassing the sum of amount of support provided by the metal jacket and the wooden core when being used separately. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140096476 | Large Scale Concrete Girder Using UHPC Member as Form and Structural Element and Its Manufacturing Method - A concrete girder includes a pair of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) side form members, each having a lower flange and a web perpendicular thereto, extending in the longitudinal direction and being prepared with UHPC by using a precast, the pair of UHPC side form members being disposed in parallel so that lateral side surfaces of the lower flanges are successively positioned; and concrete placed in a space between the pair of UHPC side form members so that the placed concrete is integrated with the pair of UHPC side form members to form both traverse side surfaces thereof and the lower flange forms a lower flange thereof. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20150135638 | COMPOSITE I-BEAM MEMBER - A composite steel I-beam member. The member includes confined top and bottom flanges, and a composite laminated web. The confined flange comprises a wooden core and a metal jacket wrapped around an outer perimeter of the wooden core. The overall load carrying capacity of the composite I-beam is significantly increased through a list of composite actions occurring in the individual components and their connections. Most importantly, a two-way lateral interaction can be normal to the interface between the metal jacket and the wooden core and provide an amount of compressive support to the top flange surpassing the sum of amount of support provided by the metal jacket and the wooden core when being used separately. | 05-21-2015 |
| 052843000 | Forms hollow enclosure (e.g., tubular, etc.) | 17 |
| 20110162320 | BEAM - A hollow flange channel beam has a planar web with a pair of narrow rectangular cross-section flanges extending along opposite sides of said web and extending perpendicular to a face of said web in the same direction. The section capacity is optimized when Wf=(0.3)Db, Wf=(3.0)Df and WF=(30)t. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110232227 | Beam Structure - One embodiment of a beam structure may include a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart from the first side panel. An intermediate panel extends from an intermediate portion of the first side panel to an intermediate portion of the second side panel. Further, the beam structure may include an end panel extending from an end portion of the first side panel to an end portion of the second side panel. The end panel may be spaced apart from the intermediate panel for configuring an enclosed channel bounded by the first and second side panels, the intermediate panel, and the end panel. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20130000248 | METHOD AND AN EXTRUSION DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING CLOSED-SECTION BEAM ELEMENTS - A closed-section beam element is provided, especially in a form of a tubular beam, manufactured of composite material containing comminuted and/or broken-up filing material, mainly wooden chips and particles, and thermosetting resin, wherein said beam element ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130186039 | TELESCOPING FIBERGLASS UTILITY POLE - An environmentally friendly fiberglass utility pole that comes in three sections that are telescoped one around the other to provide a strong, wind and bending resistant structure. Each of the three sections has alternating protruding and intruding surfaces that are slip fit together to provide maximum strength while conserving material. Additionally, each of the three sections preferably are different lengths such that maximum reinforcement is provided along the center of the length of the pole, without requiring excessive material (or weight) at the top end of the pole. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130186040 | Composite Tube Having Co-Bonded End Fittings - A structural member such as a strut includes a composite material tube having metal end fittings that are attached to the tube by co-bonded, double shear joints. The double shear bond joint construction reduces the residual stress on the bonds that result from mismatch of the coefficients of thermal expansion of the composite tube and the metal end fittings. The ends of the fittings that are bonded to the tube may include a stepped profile that functions to limit the peak stresses in the bonds. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130212977 | STRUCTURAL TUBE - Provided is a structure that may include a structural tube having at least one slot extending from an end thereof, an end plate attached to the end of the structural tube, and at least one cross member extending through the at least one slot, the at least one cross member including a first region outside of the structural tube and a second region inside the structural tube. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20140130449 | TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION USING FABRICATED TIMBERS - Techniques for building construction using fabricated timbers. In one example, such timbers are fabricated using conventional 2× (two-by) lumber to produce a square log appearance. These fabricated timbers are stacked to form outside and/or inside walls. The fabricated timbers and walls are configured to sustain desired vertical and lateral loads anticipated of a building such as a cabin, home, garage, barn, office building, or the like. A building constructed using such timbers appears to be built of square logs. Fabricated timber construction, as compared to conventional log or stick-frame construction, provides the appearance of high-quality log construction at a far lower cost, with higher R-values and appraised values, and is also far lower in cost and much simpler than conventional stick-frame construction. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140230365 | Structural Tube - Provided is a structure that may include a structural tube having at least one slot extending from an end thereof, an end plate attached to the end of the structural tube, and at least one cross member extending through the at least one slot, the at least one cross member including a first region outside of the structural tube and a second region inside the structural tube. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140260083 | Channel Framing with Additional Functional Side - Channel framing includes an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and defining an interior extending along the longitudinal axis. The body includes a first side defining a continuous slot extending lengthwise of the body and into the interior of the body. A second side is generally opposite the first side and defines a fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body. The fitting groove is configured for receiving at least one type of fitting to secure the fitting to the channel framing. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283480 | NUT-WASHER ASSEMBLY FOR CHANNEL FRAMING - A fitting for channel framing includes a coupling component and a washer secured to the coupling component. At least a portion of the coupling component has a generally dovetail cross-sectional shape configured for reception in an external fitting groove of the channel framing. The washer engages outside surfaces of a second side of the channel framing at opposite sides of the external fitting groove when the coupling component is received in the external fitting groove. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140283481 | FITTING INCLUDING CLIP FOR CHANNEL FRAMING - A fitting for channel framing includes a first clip arm configured to extend into a first external fitting groove of the channel framing and clip onto the channel framing, and a second clip arm configured to extend into a second external fitting groove of the channel framing and clip onto the channel framing. An outer portion connected to and extending between the first and second clip arms is configured to span across the continuous slot when the first and second clip arms extend into the respective first and second external fitting grooves and are clipped onto the channel framing. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140318077 | Building Structural Connector - A structural connector is provided that limits transmissions of vibrations between connected structural elements in a building or structure. The structural connector is formed from two opposing sheets with a vibration damping material connecting the two. | 10-30-2014 |
| 052844000 | Having interlocking feature | 4 |
| 20080196357 | Purlin Beam with Connectable Terminals - The beam has end terminals which can be connected to one another, such that one of the terminals is provided with front projections for guiding in vertical displacement of the other terminal, which has guides with a form which mates with the said projections, one of the terminals also having projecting lower arms to support the other terminal after it has been put into position, thus determining a single area of contact in order to permit disconnection of the supported terminal during dismantling, by turning on the said area of contact. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090217618 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-LINE BASE PLATE TERMINATION IN MONOPOLE STRUCTURES - An apparatus for inline base termination of a monopole structure includes an upper base plate configured to be joined to a bottom end of a monopole, a lower base plate including a plurality of bolt holes, and a plurality of web plates connecting the upper and lower base plates, such that a virtual projection of the monopole through the lower base plate intersects the plurality of bolt holes. Another inline base termination apparatus includes a hollow monopole with outer shell, a base plate having a plurality of bolt holes formed therein in a circular pattern and evenly circumferentially spaced, and a plurality of web plates, each of which has a longitudinal slot configured to receive the monopole and is joined to the base plate between two adjacent bolt holes, such that a virtual projection of the hollow monopole through the base plate intersects the plurality of bolt holes. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20120073240 | REINFORCED MULL POST ASSEMBLY - A composite reinforced mull post is disclosed for use in an entryway assembly. The mull post may engage a door on one side and a side light window on the other side. The mull post may comprise a one or two piece outer portion and one or more internal reinforcing members. The outer portion may comprise a plurality of interlocking pieces. The pieces may include a stop portion and a support portion, each with interlocking ribs. A first internal reinforcing member may be formed of engineered material such as a wood laminate, and a second reinforcing member may comprise a channel that extends partially around the first reinforcing member. The reinforcing member may include orthogonal portions conterminously received within a correspondingly shaped central chamber formed by the housing formed by the joined interlocking pieces. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20160017652 | Post for a folding door - A locking post for a folding door having two face panels and two end panels, the panels extending the length of the post. A plurality of relatively short, spacers are in the post, including a spacer at each end of the post. First fasteners fasten one face panel to each spacer on one side of each spacer and fasten the other face panel to each spacer on the side of each spacer opposite the one side, the face panels parallel and aligned. Second fastens detachably fasten one end panel to both face panels along one side of the face panels and detachably fasten the other end panel to both face panels on the other side of the face panels, the end panels parallel, the face panels and end panels together providing a tubular enclosure for the spacers. | 01-21-2016 |
| 052845000 | Having edgewise or face-to-face connecting feature | 1 |
| 20170233995 | CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME | 08-17-2017 |
| 052846000 | Having an angular component (e.g., L, T, Z cross section, etc.) | 29 |
| 20090064634 | Floor Structure - A floor structure includes a plurality of structural metal components that each have: a plate-shaped supporting portion that is laid either perpendicular or oblique to an installation surface; a plate-shaped top flange that extends from a top end portion of the supporting portion in parallel with the installation surface; a plate-shaped bottom flange that extends from a bottom end portion of the supporting portion in parallel with the installation surface and in the opposite direction from the top flange, wherein the structural metal components are laid on a flat surface in parallel with each other such that the top flange of one of the mutually adjacent structural metal components covers the bottom flange of the other of the mutually adjacent structural metal material. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090113845 | Sheet metal section for dry construction - The invention relates to a sheet metal section for dry construction, including two limb portions and a base portion that connects the limb portions, in addition to at least one reinforcement strip that is situated on one of the limb portions. The sheet metal section is characterized in that it is equipped with a device for fixing the reinforcement strip to the limb portion. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090113846 | Sheet metal section for dry construction - The invention relates to a sheet metal section for dry construction, including two limb portions and a base portion that connects said limb portions. According to the invention, at least one of the limb portions is equipped with a bent supporting edge that extends in the longitudinal direction of the section, the bent supporting edge being provided with a reinforcement strip. The section is characterised in that the reinforcement strip extends over the entire width of the bent supporting edge. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090126315 | C-Shaped Profile - A C-shaped sheet metal profile for partitions that are planked on both sides is provided. The C-shaped profile comprises two leg sections and a bottom section that interconnects the leg sections. The leg sections form lateral faces of the C-shaped profile. At least one of the leg sections is provided with beads which protrude outward and form a support area for the planking. At least some sections of the beads are embodied such that the support area corresponds to more than 5 percent and less than 25 percent of the lateral face when the depth of penetration of the beads into a planking amounts to 0.3 mm. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090151302 | Connector assembly and method for connecting misaligned elongated members and a connection formed by the connector assembly - The present invention relates generally to a connector assembly for connecting misaligned elongated members using a combination of a pivotable connection and a tolerant connection comprising a tolerance which accommodates the ends of misaligned elongated members. The connector assembly of the present invention connects pivotably to one or the other of the first or second elongated members and forms a tolerant connection with the other. The invention is described as applied to connecting an earth anchor driven into the ground with an extension rod connected to a structure requiring support, regardless of whether the earth anchor and extension rod are in functional alignment. The connector assembly forms pivotable and tolerant connections which cooperate to facilitate connection of the earth anchor to the extension rod, even after each has been affixed to a corresponding structure and are misaligned. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090249743 | Stud with lengthwise indented grooves, and with intervening planar surfaces, and method - A steel stud member for use in supporting structures and having reduced thickness as compared with conventional studs, and having a web having side edges, flanges on the side edges, formed at angles to the web, the web and the flanges enclosing inside surfaces, and having outside surfaces for mounting structure, and plurality of narrow indented longitudinal grooves formed in the flanges, and in the web, indented inwardly from the outside to the inside of the flanges, providing greater load bearing capacity for a given gauge of steel. Also disclosed is a method of making such a steel member. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100005758 | BEAM - A hollow flange channel beam has a planar web with a pair of narrow rectangular cross-section flanges extending along opposite sides of said web and extending perpendicular to a face of said web in the same direction. The section capacity is optimized when Wf=(0.3)Db, Wf=(3.0)Df and WF=(30)t. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100031606 | Optimal weight thin wall profile member and method of making same - Thin-webbed profile member is intended for reacting primarily compressive load and have shape and cross-section dimensions constant along its length. The profile members have main strips and additional strips. The ratio of a width of an additional strip with common reinforcing ribs to a width of the main strip satisfying the expression: a/b=0.3-0.7 and the ratio of the thickness of the additional strip with common reinforcing ribs to the thickness of the main strip satisfying the expression: δ | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100043348 | Building metal frame, and method of making, and components therefor including column assemblies and full-length beam assemblies - A building framework includes plural column assemblies interconnected by plural full-length beam assemblies, with the union of the column assemblies and beam assemblies forming beam-to-column joint assemblies according to this invention. The column assemblies include pairs of side plates spanning the column members of the column assemblies and projecting toward another column assembly of the plurality of such column assemblies. The full-length beam assemblies include beam members for being received between column assemblies to be interconnected and defining an end gap with respect to each column member. Additionally, the full-length beam assemblies include at each opposite end portion thereof a pair of cover plates, including an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate, which cover plates are sized and configured to be united with the side plates of a column assembly, as by welding applied at a construction site. The full-length beam assemblies may also include provisions for drawing together the side plates of a column assembly preparatory to welding, which side plates are sufficiently spaced apart to provide a “rattle” space allowing entry of an end portion of a full-length beam assembly between the side plates as a step in the erection process for the framework. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100205902 | Topside Beam - The invention provides a topside beam. The topside beam comprises: an upper topside beam that is comprised of an upper web beam ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100229501 | Steel stud with openings and edge formations and method - A steel stud construction member for use in supporting structures and having openings and reduced heat transfer characteristics as compared with solid web studs, and having a web defining side edges and an axis, a flange on at least one side edge, openings through said web at spaced intervals therealong, of predetermined size and profile, at least a side portion of said web removed from said opening remaining attached integrally to said web, by bend lines being formed along axes parallel to said web axis. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100242406 | STRUCTURAL SHAPE FOR WIND TOWER MEMBERS - One of the major structural components in a space frame tower is the tower leg. A novel and nonobvious tower leg structure is provided which provides significant advantages and benefits over previously available structures. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100281821 | NON LOAD-BEARING METAL WALL STUD HAVING INCREASED STRENGTH - A non load-bearing metal wall stud has a sheet metal body with a web, a pair of flanges extending at right angles to the web, a pair of lips, each extending at a right angle from a straight edge of one of the flanges and a pair of skirts each extending at an angle from the straight edge of one of the lips. Knurled channels in the flanges and in the web stiffen the stud further. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110247298 | Cold Formed Joist - The present invention provides a cold formed joist that can be used in a variety of construction applications. The present cold formed joist consists of three elements, each formed from sheet metal: an upper chord, an intermediate web, and a lower web. These three elements can be produced in different dimensions. The upper chord further consists of a downwardly facing receiving channel adapted to receive the upper edge of the intermediate web, and two upwardly facing channels. The lower chord consists of an upwardly facing receiving channel that is adapted to receive the lower edge of the intermediate web. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110308197 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A structural member ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120117917 | SLOTTED METAL STUD WITH A PLURALITY OF SLOTS HAVING SUPPLEMENTAL FLANGES AND FOLD BACK SUPPLEMENTAL WEB SUPPORT AT THE ROOT OF THE PRIMARY FLANGES - A metal building stud having two supplemental flanges extending from at least one slot in the stud web yielding a stud with increased strength, both in compression (longitudinally) and in shear (transverse). The slotted stud also includes a plurality of indents that also enhance the stud strength both in compression and in shear. The slotted web further presents a reduced web area through which heat or sound may be conducted and slots in which insulation is received, both increasing resistance to heat and sound transfer. Slots and supplemental flanges may also be provided in the stud primary flanges. The primary flanges may include a fold back portion under a line of flexure presenting two layers through which an attaching screw must pass under that line of flexure that retains the screw in the primary flanges. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120233961 | MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL MOTHER-BEAM - Multifunctional modular mother-beam built in structural steel or similar light, sturdy material, with a “U” configuration and provided with holes along its entire length, either on the back side, on the flanks, or on the edges, by which said mother-beams connect to one another either through their back sides, their flanks, or their edges, at any angle. They are fastened with screws inserted into said holes, with no need for welding. The flanks and edges are bended to facilitate fitting and fastening of the mother-beams. Mother-beams may connect by overlapping their back sides, by joining their edges, by joining their flanks, by joining flanks with edges, edges or flanks with the back side, through direct or reversed connection. It can act as a beam, pillar, trussed beam or bar, being especially useful in the construction of large areas, such as pavilions or similar constructions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120266562 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT - A structural element comprising a web, a pair of substantially oppositely directed flanges projecting outwardly from respective ends of the web, wherein the web comprises two or more channels formed therein, and wherein at least two of the two or more channels project into the web in opposed orientation to one another. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130167476 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A METAL FRAMING MEMBER - In one aspect, an apparatus for manufacturing a framing member can include a translation path for transporting a metal sheet. The translation path can include a translation axis, a first set of rollers, which can include a plurality of first bottom rollers and a plurality of first top rollers, the first set of rollers can have a first centerline, and a second set of rollers, which can include a plurality of second bottom rollers and a plurality of second top rollers, the second set of rollers can have a second centerline, line, where the first centerline and the second centerline can extend away from the translation axis at an angle in the direction of translation. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130174512 | Welded Hot-Rolled High-Strength Steel Structural Members and Methods - Hot-rolled high-strength steel elongated structural members and method of making same are disclosed by hot-rolling high-strength steel having a specific chemical composition to provide structural units. The units are then welded together to provide structural members of desired geometrical configuration including a thin web with opposed thicker flanges extending therefrom to increase the load bearing capacity of the members. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130192163 | WALL LEVELING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - An adjustable stud adapter is configured to attach to a stud. The adjustable stud adapter includes a front surface, a side surface substantially perpendicular to the front surface, and a first positioning slot and a second positioning slot formed on the side surface. The first and second positioning slots have an elongated shape and are substantially parallel to each other. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130283728 | TRUSS STRUCTURE USING A MATERIAL HAVING A PI-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION AS AN UPPER CHORD - The present invention relates to a pi truss structure. A pi truss structure, in which a bracing part is coupled to a coupling groove defined on the inside of each upper and lower pi parts, respectively, and wherein web members having two rows of the pi parts are disposed and coupled so as to face each other at a right angle within a plate-shaped flange member, and the coupling groove having a | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130305657 | Deformable guide for partitions in general - A deformable guide for partitions in general includes a plate strip that is die cut, cut and bent to form a U and that has continuous sections alternating with sections provided with cuts and holes. Each section with cuts and holes is provided at least with cuts and holes that are orthogonal to the edge of the plate strip and suited to divide such section into portions, wherein those portions are bent with respect to each other to form a 115° angle. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20150101280 | Structural Element - A structural element comprising a web, a pair of substantially oppositely directed flanges projecting outwardly from respective ends of the web, wherein the web comprises two or more channels formed therein, and wherein at least two of the two or more channels project into the web in opposed orientation to one another. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150300020 | INTERLOCKING ASYMMETRIC UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - An asymmetrical interlocking universal construction element with a unique polygonal shape. It allows for constructing flat surfaces, internal corner, and external corner surfaces from a set consisting essentially of the same construction elements. It can be used to finish edges of an opening in a flat surface (e.g., for a door or window). Construction elements can be cut to size on-site. Assembly of two or more construction elements allows insertion of an S-shaped thin-walled metal element to provide load bearing capability. Application of the elements in construction assembly may use any raw material as long as it is shape-stable (i.e., capable of carrying its own weight only). The construction elements may be hollow or solid throughout. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150354215 | Deck system and components thereof, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck systems and components - Deck systems, deck system components making up the deck systems, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck system components and the deck systems are described herein. A box-frame can be assembled from box-frame-segments, angle clips, and fasteners. A box-frame can be supported by posts attached to the box-frame using post brackets and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be assembled using joist segments, joist spacers, and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be positioned within the box-frame. The joist assemblies can be secured to box-frame-segments or another joist assembly using roll-lock tabs and roll-lock tab receivers and locking tabs and locking tab retainers that are part of extrusions making up the box-frame-segments, joist spacers, or joist segments. Deck boards can be secured to the joist assemblies using deck screws or deck-clips. The post brackets can accommodate support posts below deck boards and railing posts extending above deck boards. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150361661 | BAR OF A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A FALSE CEILING AND WORKING PROCESS FOR WORKING THE BAR - A bar of a support structure for a false ceiling is described. The bar has an elongated shape along a longitudinal direction and includes at least two sheet metal portions located side by side or overlapped, in contact or adherent, with each other along said longitudinal direction, or short side direction. In the bar a transverse direction, or short-side direction, extending transverse to, or intersecting, said longitudinal direction is defined. At least one of the sheet metal portions has cuts defining partially cut parts, wherein a partially cut part of said at least one of the sheet metal portions protrudes towards the other of said sheet metal portions in a thickness direction so as to determine an interference of parts in the thickness direction. The cuts are arranged, are directed, or extend along said transverse direction and the partially cut parts have, when viewed in perspective, an at least partially curvilinear or concave profile. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160002921 | BAR FOR A SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A FALSE CEILING AND PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE BAR - A support structure for a false ceiling and a working process for working the bar are described. The bar has an elongated shape along a longitudinal direction and includes at least two sheet metal portions located side by side or overlapping, in contact or adherent, the one with the other. In the bar a transverse direction, extending transverse to, or intersecting, the longitudinal direction is defined. At least one of the sheet metal portion has cuts defining partially cut parts, wherein a partially cut part of at least one of the sheet metal portions protrudes towards the other to determine an interference of parts, and wherein the cuts are arranged, are directed, or extend along the transverse direction. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20170234010 | SHEET METAL FRAMING MEMBER HAVING A J-SHAPED FLANGE | 08-17-2017 |
| 052847000 | Adhesively bonded, laminated, built-up sections, or dissimilar materials type | 6 |
| 20080282644 | Mold-Concrete Composite Crossbeam and Construction Method Using the Same - A mold-concrete composite crossbeam includes a H-steel composed of upper and lower flanges and a web connecting them; a concrete member formed in a length direction of the H-steel to expose the upper flange out but bury the lower flange and the web partially; deck plate supports installed to both upper side edges of the concrete member to support a deck plate placed thereon; a reinforcing steel bar installed around the H-steel; a mold including a bottom detachably coupled to a lower end surface of the concrete member, and sidewalls formed in parallel to both sides of the bottom and detachably coupled to both end sides of the concrete member; a lateral reinforcing member coupled across both sidewalls; a side reinforcing member installed to an outer side of the sidewalls in a length direction; and bottom reinforcing members installed across a lower surface of the bottom. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100275551 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LONGITUDINAL CONNECTION FOR WOODEN COMPONENTS AND CORRESPONDING WOODEN COMPONENT - A longitudinal connection is formed for wooden components and a corresponding wooden component. A fitting piece is glued in a recess to the outer or bottom sides of the at least two glued laminated girders to be connected in such a way that a scarf joint is created at least in a partial length of the fitting piece between the fitting piece and the respective glued laminated girder originating from the tapered and transition regions of the fitting piece in the direction of the end of the associated glued laminated girder. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20130125507 | Laminated assembly and method for making - An adhesively joined laminated structure comprising layers of flat elongated members, at least a first member of which comprises wood and at least a first surface of the first member being treated with a preservative chemical. A recess may be provided in the first surface of the first member to improve preservative chemical absorption. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140260084 | MULTIPLE PANEL BEAMS AND METHODS - A support beam and method for making a support beam, the support beam having a plurality of panels arranged side by side. The panels each have a core of insulative material and outer layers laminated to the core. The panels are adhered to one another and to top and bottom beam supports using bonding material. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140260085 | COLUMNAR STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND METHOD OF FORMING - A columnar structural component and method of forming a columnar structural element from a sandwich panel includes forming a number of sets of recesses in the sandwich panel and bending the sandwich panel at each set of recesses to form a columnar structural element. The columnar structural component includes a number of support members at least partially disposed within an area bounded formed with the sandwich panel is bent in the areas of the sets of recesses. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160194877 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH THERMAL AND/OR SOUND INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | 07-07-2016 |
