Patents by Inventor Rudolph T. Taylor

Rudolph T. Taylor 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: 4616453
    Abstract: A light gauge steel building wherein a plurality of roof trusses are supported by wall studs located in lower track sections. The roof trusses include a plurality of tension and compression members which overlap the truss top and bottom chords so that extra reinforcing plates are unnecessary. Single or double thickness wall siding may be provided as structurally required, and the siding is fastened to horizontal girts which are mounted on, and span, the vertical wall studs. Provision is also made for both load bearing and non-load bearing doorway openings. Light gauge steel members are used throughout the building system to reduce overall weight, and yet maintain structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Inventors: Isaac Sheppard, Jr., Everett Jewell, Steven E. Levitz, Rudolph T. Taylor