Patents by Inventor Rocky Christenberry

Rocky Christenberry 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: 11821207
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and devices relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Tracy Metzger
  • Publication number: 20210254338
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and devices relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Tracy Metzger
  • Publication number: 20210187671
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to the design principles for forming a welded joint between two sections of tubing or pipe. The material at the end portion of a first section of tubing to is folded inwardly to create a support surface. This support surface improves the ability to weld light gage material with traditional arc welding and it creates conditions to allow brazing to be as strong as traditional arc welding by using A shaped piece of filler material which is located at the intersection between the support surface of the first section of tubing and a side wall section of the second section of tubing. While holding together the first and second sections of tubing with the filler material, heat is applied at the intersection at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to melt the filler material and form the 3t joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: William D. Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Michael Roberts, Haskell Easley
  • Patent number: 11025191
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and apparatuses relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Tracy Metzger
  • Patent number: 10974348
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to the design principles for forming a welded joint between two sections of tubing or pipe. The material at the end portion of a first section of tubing to is folded inwardly to create a support surface. This support surface improves the ability to weld light gage material with traditional arc welding and it creates conditions to allow brazing to be as strong as traditional arc welding by using A shaped piece of filler material which is located at the intersection between the support surface of the first section of tubing and a side wall section of the second section of tubing. While holding together the first and second sections of tubing with the filler material, heat is applied at the intersection at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to melt the filler material and form the 3t joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Michael Roberts, Haskell Easley
  • Publication number: 20190013767
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and apparatuses relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Tracy Metzger
  • Publication number: 20170348803
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to the design principles for forming a welded joint between two sections of tubing or pipe. The material at the end portion of a first section of tubing to is folded inwardly to create a support surface. This support surface improves the ability to weld light gage material with traditional arc welding and it creates conditions to allow brazing to be as strong as traditional arc welding by using A shaped piece of filler material which is located at the intersection between the support surface of the first section of tubing and a side wall section of the second section of tubing. While holding together the first and second sections of tubing with the filler material, heat is applied at the intersection at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to melt the filler material and form the 3t joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Michael Roberts, Haskell Easley
  • Patent number: 8336862
    Abstract: A fence post for use in building a post and rail fence over varying terrain or of varying curvature. The post is perforated by a hole having a reduced diameter center section that is flanked on either side by an enlarged diameter section. The posts thus permit the support of rails that are not restricted to a straight, horizontal orientation and provide and improved overall appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Kelly Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20090302292
    Abstract: A fence post for use in building a post and rail fence over varying terrain or of varying curvature. The post is perforated by a hole having a reduced diameter center section that is flanked on either side by an enlarged diameter section. The posts thus permit the support of rails that are not restricted to a straight, horizontal orientation and provide and improved overall appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: William Dean Priefert, Rocky Christenberry, Kelly Donnelly