Patents by Inventor Edmund L. Ponko
Edmund L. Ponko has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7240459Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the corresponding tab.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6761005Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include pre-formed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Publication number: 20040074178Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the corresponding tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6691478Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of joist attachment tabs integrally formed in the web. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web and form a corresponding opening in the web. The apparatus may include at least two reinforcing ribs between at least two adjacent openings. In another embodiment the apparatus may include joist locator tabs not attached to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Publication number: 20020134036Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of joist attachment tabs integrally formed in the web. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web and form a corresponding opening in the web. The apparatus may include at least two reinforcing ribs between at least two adjacent openings. In another embodiment the apparatus may include joist locator tabs not attached to the joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6430881Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a building component to a structure. The apparatus may include a C-shaped support header that is sized to be received on a portion of a structure such as the top plate of a wall. A number of attachment tab assemblies are integrally formed in the support header and protrude therefrom to facilitate attachment of the building components to the support header.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Aegis Metal Framing LLCInventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: 6418694Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include preformed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6418695Abstract: A spacer bar for use in connection with support building components at predetermined intervals relative to each other. The spacer bar may be used in connection with building components fabricated from wood, metal, etc. and includes at least two pair of clamping tabs for engaging and retaining the components in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Aegis Metal Framing LLCInventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Publication number: 20020035815Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include preformed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6301854Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include pre-formed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: D463575Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: D467007Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph