Having Longitudinally Extensible Beam Patents (Class 182/183.1)
  • Patent number: 11894801
    Abstract: A truss foundation for single-axis trackers that is optimized to resist moments. For foundations that experience lateral loads as well as moments, the foundation supports the rotational axis via a moment connection that is deliberately offset below the work point to reduce the impact of the bending moment. Spacing between the truss legs and the angle of the legs impact the height of the truss work point and, by extension, the available offset below the work point down to the minimum height of the axis of rotation specified by the tracker maker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Ojjo, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyrus Hudson, David Mar, Katie Pesce
  • Patent number: 11606059
    Abstract: An A-frame-shaped truss foundation system for a single-axis tracker with a bearing assembly sitting atop a pair of adjacent angled truss legs joined together with an adapter so that the axis of rotation of the tracker is aligned with a work point of the A-frame. Several such foundation systems are arranged along a North-South row to support a tracker torque tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ojjo, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack West, David Mar, Charles Almy, Tyrus Hudson, Johann Karkheck, Kathryn Pesce
  • Patent number: 10252095
    Abstract: A portable parallel walking bar assembly which can be rapidly assembled, disassembled, transported and stored when not in use. A pair of collapsible parallel bars can extend to a length of 8.5 feet and collapse to a length of only 4 feet. Support stanchions having an adjustable height between 24 and 40 inches attached to the collapsible parallel bars for stabilization. Each support stanchion has a flat cross-member, which spans a width of the assembly and provides a base of support. On opposing ends of each cross-member, a vertical support extends up and is adjustable in height. The vertical supports respectively connect to the collapsible parallel bars in such a way that the assembly is stable and secure for rehabilitation purposes, specifically for persons with physical disability to apply force through the collapsible parallel bars to support their body weight as needed while walking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Kristin Carnahan, Hale Boudreaux
  • Patent number: 8757323
    Abstract: An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel and a clamp that is operable to secure the ledger to the elongated body. The elongated body further includes a plurality of receptacles that are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of support legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Jacob Sutton, Tsailu Liu, Paul W. Holley
  • Patent number: 8657072
    Abstract: The design is for a sawhorse with a collapsible support platform to support material that is being cut-off or worked on. The support platform keeps the material that is being cut from falling and/or splintering at the end of the cut and reduces or eliminates the need for an addition person to support the portion of the material being cut-off or for the person doing the cutting to attempt to hold the material being cut-off with one hand while cutting with the other and creating an unsafe condition. The sawhorse with support platform does not necessarily eliminate the need for a second sawhorse to support the opposite end of the material being cut or worked on. The sawhorse can be provided with the platform on both sides to provide additional cutting or material support surface which may then eliminate the need for a second sawhorse. Additionally the cutting support platform can be provided as a separate accessory that can be mounted to various manufactures' available sawhorses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Kurtis Banks Caple
  • Patent number: 8186480
    Abstract: A multifunctional ladder for assisting a user to travel along a substantially vertical plane as well as a substantially horizontal plane respectively may include a telescopically adjustable walkway with a planar surface. Additionally, the ladder may include telescopically adjustable and independently detachable support legs connected to the walkway and extending downwardly therefrom. U-shaped brackets may also be affixed to ends of the walkway and a plurality of ladders may be pivotally coupled thereto. The ladders and support legs may maintain the walkway at a substantially stable position and the ladders may freely articulate about fulcrum pivot axes while the support legs and walkway remain at fixed and stationary positions. The walkway preferably has a male and a female member slidably engaged therewith for permitting adjustment of a longitudinal length of the walkway, and U-shaped rails directly coupled thereto for shielding a user from falling off of the walkway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Ruben Yoakum, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7530377
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on the structural body. In addition, the platform includes a cam mechanism for locking the position of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a square cross-section. Accordingly, the user need only place the platform in any position along the length of the structural body and move the cam mechanism to lock the platform in place. The cam mechanism may include a cam pivotally attached to the platform near the structural body, so that when the user rotates the cam, the cam contacts the structural body, locking the platform. A plate may be disposed between the cam and the structural body. The plate may have a hook portion, which contacts the bottom surface of the structural body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Adan Ayala, Ronald Quiram
  • Publication number: 20080302604
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting one of a board, panel and a plank for sawing. The apparatus comprises a center beam member having at least one recessed portion disposed adjacent an upper surface of the center beam member for forming a lowered center portion. There is a support member for supporting the center beam portion and a means for preventing lateral movement of the center beam member of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy J. Kramer
  • Patent number: 6298946
    Abstract: A sawhorse comprises a base assembly including a first base member and a second base member. The first base member has a first top end, and the second base member has a second top end. The second base member is pivotally connected at the second top end to the first top end of the first base member. The first and second bases members are pivotally movable between a folded storage position and an extended operative position. A vertically extendible top member is constructed and arranged to be adjustably mounted in varying vertical positions with respect to the base assembly. The extendible top member includes an elongated, laterally extending top element constructed and arranged to support a workpiece, and a pair of elongated extension elements that are constructed and arranged to be adjustably engaged at varying vertical positions relative to the base assembly so as to adjust the height of the top element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvi Yemini, Eran Noiman