Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Steele

Thomas C. Steele 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: 9228692
    Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has a lower frame having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support an upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the frame to provide increased resistance to seismic shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: John Wilson, Jr., Richard C. Berger, John P. Giuliano, Thomas C. Steele
  • Publication number: 20130341485
    Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has a lower frame having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support an upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the frame to provide increased resistance to seismic shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: John Wilson, JR., Richard C. Berger, John P. Giuliano, Thomas C. Steele
  • Patent number: 8528875
    Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has upper and lower frames, each having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support the upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the either of the frames to provide resist seismic shock and developed moment resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventors: John Wilson, Jr., Richard C. Berger, John P. Giuliano, Thomas C. Steele
  • Publication number: 20110073017
    Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has upper and lower frames, each having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support the upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the either of the frames to provide resist seismic shock and developed moment resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: John Wilson, JR., Richard C. Berger, John P. Giuliano, Thomas C. Steele
  • Patent number: 5732918
    Abstract: A roof catchboard bracket for securing a catchboard to a roof, preferably formed from a plastic material. The device includes an L-shaped bracket having a first leg adapted to be removably secured to a roof and a second leg adapted to be removably secured to a catchboard. An integrally formed brace portion extends intermediate the first and second legs for bracing the second leg against the first leg. Other features include a provision for nesting a plurality of such brackets one on top of the other, and pry chamfers which allow the brackets to be readily removed after nailing to a roof surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventors: Thomas C. Steele, Kevin R. Schuck, John M. Denny