Patents by Inventor Robert Donald Lucey
Robert Donald Lucey 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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Publication number: 20200325672Abstract: A concrete anchor system is disclosed. A concrete anchor system can connect a structure to a concrete foundation or floor. The concrete anchor system can include a concrete anchor rod and an anchor rail that is designed to hold the anchor rod in place. The anchor rail can be installed prior to a concrete foundation being poured and can remain in the concrete foundation after the concrete has cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Randall John LoFranco, Brian Alfonso Larrabure
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Patent number: 7849647Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Trussed, Inc.Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F Nelson
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Publication number: 20100011692Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Trussed, Inc.Inventors: ROBERT DONALD LUCEY, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 7559178Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Trussed, Inc.Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F Nelson
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Patent number: 7171789Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 6826882Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Publication number: 20030115824Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 6564519Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 6546678Abstract: A manually adjustable structural load transferring device and system for providing tension and compression force transfer between a plurality of spaced building structural members. A pair of load transfer members are each provided with a threaded first end and a second end, the threaded first end of one of the pair of members having threads of opposite pitch to those of the first end of the other one. A coupler member has first and second threaded ends engaged with the threaded first ends of the pair of load transfer members so that the length of the assembly can be adjusted by relative rotation between the coupler member and the load transfer members. An end connection device is attached to the second end of each of the load transfer members, the end connection device including a plurality of fastener apertures and a plurality of bolt apertures for securing the base plate to a building structural member.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Zone Four LLCInventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Publication number: 20020108331Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 6425220Abstract: A continuity tie for providing both tension and compression resistance to externally induced movement of building structural members. A central body member is provided with a plurality of bolt mounting apertures in a staggered pattern and a pair of end plates having a rod aperture. One embodiment employs a tubular central body member having a hollow interior; another embodiment employs a generally U-shaped central portion with flanking flanges. Both embodiments can be mounted to building structural members separated by an intervening building structural member, with the continuity ties being secured together by means of a single rod arranged in the rod apertures in each continuity tie and secured in place by means of nuts. The staggered bolt patterns reduce the probability of mounting all bolts in a defect region of a timber building element. The hollow tube embodiment is symmetric and cannot be installed backwards. The rod aperture may be centered or offset from the central axis of the continuity tie.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 6389767Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F. Nelson
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Patent number: 6155019Abstract: A manually adjustable structural load transferring device and system for providing tension and compression force transfer between a plurality of spaced building structural members. A pair of load transfer members are each provided with a threaded first end and a second end, the threaded first end of one of the pair of members having threads of opposite pitch to those of the first end of the other one. A coupler member has first and second threaded ends engaged with the threaded first ends of the pair of load transfer members so that the length of the assembly can be adjusted by relative rotation between the coupler member and the load transfer members. An end connection device is attached to the second end of each of the load transfer members, the end connection device including a plurality of fastener apertures and a plurality of bolt apertures for securing the base plate to a building structural member. Several embodiments of end connection devices are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Zone Four, LLCInventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 6112486Abstract: A continuity tie for providing both tension and compression resistance to externally induced movement of building structural members. A central body member is provided with a plurality of bolt mounting apertures in a staggered pattern and a pair of end plates having a rod aperture. One embodiment employs a tubular central body member having a hollow interior; another embodiment employs a generally U-shaped central portion with flanking flanges. Both embodiments can be mounted to building structural members separated by an intervening building structural member, with the continuity ties being secured together by means of a single rod arranged in the rod apertures in each continuity tie and secured in place by means of nuts. The staggered bolt patterns reduce the probability of mounting all bolts in a defect region of a timber building element. The hollow tube embodiment is symmetric and cannot be installed backwards. The rod aperture may be centered or offset from the central axis of the continuity tie.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 5921042Abstract: A continuity tie for providing both tension and compression resistance to externally induced movement of building structural members. A central body member is provided with a plurality of bolt mounting apertures in a staggered pattern and a pair of end plates having a rod aperture. One embodiment employs a tubular central body member having a hollow interior; another embodiment employs a generally U-shaped central portion with flanking flanges. Both embodiments can be mounted to building structural members separated by an intervening building structural member, with the continuity ties being secured together by means of a single rod arranged in the rod apertures in each continuity tie and secured in place by means of nuts. The staggered bolt patterns reduce the probability of mounting all bolts in a defect region of a timber building element. The hollow tube embodiment is symmetric and cannot be installed backwards. The rod aperture may be centered or offset from the central axis of the continuity tie.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Zone FourInventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 5813181Abstract: A continuity tie for providing both tension and compression resistance to externally induced movement of building structural members. A central body member is provided with a plurality of bolt mounting apertures in a staggered pattern and a pair of end plates having a rod aperture. One embodiment employs a tubular central body member having a hollow interior; another embodiment employs a generally U-shaped central portion with flanking flanges. Both embodiments can be mounted to building structural members separated by an intervening building structural member, with the continuity ties being secured together by means of a single rod arranged in the rod apertures in each continuity tie and secured in place by means of nuts. The staggered bolt patterns reduce the probability of mounting all bolts in a defect region of a timber building element. The hollow tube embodiment is symmetric and cannot be installed backwards. The rod aperture may be centered or offset from the central axis of the continuity tie.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1995Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Inventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor
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Patent number: 5809719Abstract: A manually adjustable structural load transferring device and system for providing tension and compression force transfer between a plurality of spaced building structural members. A pair of load transfer members are each provided with a threaded first end and a second end, the threaded first end of one of the pair of members having threads of opposite pitch to those of the first end of the other one. A coupler member has first and second threaded ends engaged with the threaded first ends of the pair of load transfer members so that the length of the assembly can be adjusted by relative rotation between the coupler member and the load transfer members. An end connection device is attached to the second end of each of the load transfer members, the end connection device including a plurality of fastener apertures and a plurality of bolt apertures for securing the base plate to a building structural member. Several embodiments of end connection devices are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1995Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Inventors: Roger Wall Ashton, Robert Donald Lucey, John Duncan Pryor