Patents by Inventor Michael D. St. John

Michael D. St. John 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).

  • Modularized truss
    Patent number: 5722210
    Abstract: A generally triangular truss, comprising a horizontal chord and a pair of inclined chords. The inclined chords are joined at an apex, and the horizontal chord extends between the inclined chords to form a base of the generally triangular truss. A pair of vertical ties extends between the inclined chords and the horizontal chord, and a horizontal tie extends between the two inclined chords. The chords and ties define therebetween a space in which to construct a living area. The joints between the chords and ties are defined by holes extending through the chords and ties, with the pins extending through adjacent ones of the holes to create pinned joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Trus Joist MacMillan, a Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Michael J. Baker, Steven P. Boyenger, Joseph A. Fyie, Peter T. Mellblom, Christopher B. Meyer, Glen D. Robak, Michael D. St. John, Donald J. Sharp, Janice H. Zahn