Patents Examined by Manoj Samant
  • Patent number: 4995206
    Abstract: A metal integral elevated post base for elevating the base of a wood post above a concrete base in which the post base is embedded. The post base includes a metal foot member embedded in the concrete base, a pair of metal post members integrally connected to the foot member partially embedded in and extending above the concrete base, and a pair of seat members integrally connected to the post members for supporting the wood post. Side members integrally connected to the seat members attach to the sides of the wood post. The post base is formed in two halves from a sheet metal blank and is configured as opposite halves and folded to form a single post and seat. Parts of the post base could be welded, but the preferred form is not welded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen W. Colonias, Alfred D. Commins, Tyrell T. Gilb, Jin-Jie Lin, Richard D. Moore
  • Patent number: 4984399
    Abstract: A portable, strong, lightweight, low-height automobile housing or garage encloses an automobile on five sides. A roll up rear door provides for entry of an automobile. The driver side wall and roof include have a side access opening extending through them such that a driver taller than the roof of the enclosure can ingress and egress the driver door in a normal standing manner. A roll up side door is moveable between an closed position closing the side access opening to an open position disposed under the roof and along the passenger side wall. Side and rear doors opens simultaneously. The door opening, closing, and locking mechanism is a pair of cable winches mounted on a shaft, each with a cable attached to the door. One winch for opening and one for closing a door. The cables are counter wound on the drums so that as one calbe is played out as the other is taken in. Thus the door may not move in either direction unless the cable drums are turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Gary L. Taylor