Patents by Inventor Robert J. Pelc, JR.

Robert J. Pelc, JR. 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).

  • Patent number: 9803377
    Abstract: An elevating leveling pedestal having a base rotatably attached to a first coupling end to collectively create a height adjustment mechanism, a second coupling end non-rotatably attached to a first end of a non-threaded midsection of predetermined length with a second end non-rotatably attached to a head assembly to support, secure, and level a surface installed over a non-sloping or sloping sub-surface. Another embodiment comprising a height and slope adjustable pedestal that has its tilting mechanism on the bottom of the pedestal allowing the pedestal column to remain vertical and not skewed made using a single length of unthreaded piping, the rotatable device base having minimal surface threading, and the device base able to be locked in a zero or non-zero slope for supporting a structure above a fixed surface, and the method of using such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Ipe Clip Fastener Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Pelc, Jr., James Dean Upchurch
  • Publication number: 20170159691
    Abstract: Plugs with a high dimensional tolerance of about +/?33 percent for successfully plugging holes even if the holes were miss-drilled to have diameters that vary up to thirty-three percent smaller or larger from the specified hole/plug size of any chosen material, tapered to approximately one degree or un-tapered, having a three-dimensionally textured surface made up of elements imparted upon a surface of the plug causing the plug to exert a strong hold-in force of outwardly directed pressure against a side wall of a drilled hole into which the plug is installed keeping the plug within the drilled hole so that the plug does not protrude out of the hole preventing tripping hazards when the hole is drilled in walking surfaces all without requiring the addition of a glue, special tools, or special fasteners. The plug has a 30 second or less installation time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: The Ipe Clip Fastener Company, LLC
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170152665
    Abstract: An elevating leveling pedestal having a base rotatably attached to a first coupling end to collectively create a height adjustment mechanism, a second coupling end non-rotatably attached to a first end of a non-threaded midsection of predetermined length with a second end non-rotatably attached to a head assembly to support, secure, and level a surface installed over a non-sloping or sloping sub-surface. Another embodiment comprising a height and slope adjustable pedestal that has its tilting mechanism on the bottom of the pedestal allowing the pedestal column to remain vertical and not skewed made using a single length of unthreaded piping, the rotatable device base having minimal surface threading, and the device base able to be locked in a zero or non-zero slope for supporting a structure above a fixed surface, and the method of using such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: The Ipe Clip Fastener Company, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Pelc, JR., James Dean Upchurch
  • Publication number: 20160067881
    Abstract: A board straightening tool comprising a handle non-rotatably attached to a cam rotatably attached to a locking dog provides force to straighten boards by grasping the joist supporting the tool and simultaneously wedging a shoulder of the cam against the board being fastened to the joist, and maintains a space between tool and board for edge-mount fasteners. Increased force against the board is provided by a fulcrum action of the cam to locking dog rotatable attachment and is maintained by locking the cam in place using a specially designed curved cam perimeter section that enables an installer to straighten a deck board while keeping his hands free. Locking dog locking fingers are constructed from a knurled metal for grasp power or of a smooth surface to reduce marring the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: THE IPE CLIP FASTENER CO., LLC
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, JR.
  • Patent number: 8936054
    Abstract: A board straightening tool able to provide the force to straighten bent boards by simultaneously maintaining a grasping connection to both the joist being used to support the straightening device and the board being fastened to that joist, and maintaining a clearance between the straightening tool and board for the use of an Install the fastening device on the same joist that the tool is using for support is required to obtain the straightest installed boards possible and to maintain the maximum straightness of the deck board after the straightening device is released. The grasping pins are constructed either from a knurled metal for more grasp power or have a smooth surface providing for a reduction of marring of the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8464488
    Abstract: An anchoring device is disclosed comprising a generally horizontal top element made of a resilient material embedded with a high-strength material and being of varying thicknesses throughout and having a generally downward extending element of a variety of shapes extending downwardly from the underside thereof. The high-strength material may be of any high-strength material, such as metal, rigid high-strength plastic, or fiberglass, for example and may be embedded as a solid or as particulate material. When used as a particulate, the high-strength material may be embedded in select areas as required to customize the anchor. Where desired, the generally downwardly extending element may also comprise a high-strength material of either solid or particulate form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: The Ipe Clip Fastener Co., LLC
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110274515
    Abstract: A plug offering a variety of dimensional tolerance absorbing properties providing for a strong hold-in plug force or outward pressure against the side wall of the drilled hole into which a plug is placed These properties come a textured surface produced by surface protuberances and/or recesses that are shaped and/or sized to provide the required hold-in force The positioning of the protuberances and/or recesses also contributes to the required hold-in force The protuberances may be ridges that make-up a series of radial concentric spaced protruding rings oriented perpendicular or parallel to the plugs axial direction of the plug The plugs come in a multitude of shapes including straight, tapered, concave, convex, stepped, wavy, any combination thereof, and/or free-form sides and round, elliptical, square, rectangular, oblong, triangular, polygonal, wavy, or any combination thereof bottom or top ends
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: R & B MARKETING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert J Pelc, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110192112
    Abstract: An anchoring device is disclosed comprising a generally horizontal top element made of a resilient material embedded with a high-strength material and being of varying thicknesses throughout and having a generally downward extending element of a variety of shapes extending downwardly from the underside thereof. The high-strength material may be of any high-strength material, such as metal, rigid high-strength plastic, or fiberglass, for example and may be embedded as a solid or as particulate material. When used as a particulate, the high-strength material may be embedded in select areas as required to customize the anchor. Where desired, the generally downwardly extending element may also comprise a high-strength material of either solid or particulate form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100180986
    Abstract: A board straightening tool able to provide the force to straighten bent boards by simultaneously maintaining a grasping connection to both the joist being used to support the straightening device and the board being fastened to that joist, and maintaining a clearance between the straightening tool and board for the use of an Install the fastening device on the same joist that the tool is using for support is required to obtain the straightest installed boards possible and to maintain the maximum straightness of the deck board after the straightening device is released. The grasping pins are constructed either from a knurled metal for more grasp power or have a smooth surface providing for a reduction of marring of the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: R & B MARKETING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert J. Pelc, JR.