Patents Represented by Attorney Charles R. Cypher
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Patent number: 7891144Abstract: An adjustable connector is provided for connecting an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and an elongate generally horizontal supported structural member. The connector is provided with a side attachment member that attaches to an elongate substantially vertical supporting structural member and a cap that attaches to the elongate generally horizontal supported structural member, with a pin connection that enables rotation between the cap and the side attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, I{umlaut over (n)}c.Inventors: Jeremy Gilstrap, Jin-Jie Lin, Daniel M. Gray
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Patent number: 7509778Abstract: The present invention consists of a connection, having an anchored, elongated tension member, a fastening member attached to the elongated tension member, a resisting member that receives the elongated tension member and an expansion device that receives the elongated tension member there through and is compressively loaded between the fastening member and the resisting member by operation of the fastening member on the elongated tension member. The expansion device is formed with a sleeve. First and second bearing members are received in the central aperture of the surrounding sleeve and operatively connected to the surrounding sleeve. At least one of the bearing members is threadably connected to the sleeve. This bearing member can rotate in relation to the surrounding sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2000Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventor: William F. Leek
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Patent number: 7445192Abstract: A connection is provided between a holder and a plurality of anchor bolts by means of a template. The holder is typically a form board for a cementious member such as a foundation. The template is releasably attached to the form board. The template is formed with a central elongated support, and a plurality of pairs of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms connected to the central elongated support. The pairs of primary and second anchor bolt receiving platforms are spaced along the central elongated support from each other. Each of the primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms has an opening therein for receiving one of the anchor bolts there through, the openings in each pair of primary and secondary anchor bolt receiving platforms being in alignment so as to receive the same one of the anchor bolts.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Jerry G. Gridley, Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 7425065Abstract: Eyewear includes a lens with front and rear surfaces, a peripheral edge surface, and a recess. A nosebridge is secured to the lens and a nosepad is secured to the nosebridge. The nosebridge has first and second ends and a substantially inverted-U-shaped body. The nosepad also has first and second ends and a substantially inverted-U-shaped body. An outer member substantially encases a core member of the nosepad. The nosepad is adjustable and releasably attached to the nosebridge, which is in turn releasably attached to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Protective Optics, Inc.Inventor: Bao Lien Wang
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Patent number: 7367168Abstract: A connector for joining a supported member to a supporting member is formed with a series of angularly-joined flanges. The flanges are substantially planar and are substantially vertically oriented, when joining the supported member to the supporting member. The connector allows the end of a supported truss to be connected to a vertical member in the open web of a supporting truss.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventor: Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 7357613Abstract: An anchor is provided that is inserted into a bore in a cementious member, the bore having a side wall. A tensioning head is connected to the leading end of the stem and when the stem is moved the tensioning head moves with the stem. The outer surface of the tensioning head flares generally outwardly from the trailing end to the leading end of the tensioning head. The anchor also has an expansion sleeve, and the stem can move longitudinally through the expansion sleeve when the expansion sleeve is held in a fixed position, and the tensioning head pushes upon the expansion sleeve, causing it to flare outwardly. The expansion sleeve is provided with first and second grooves that assist the expansion sleeve in expanding without splitting.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Simpson Strong -Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Joel M. Houck, Gerald W. Hagel
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Patent number: 7356973Abstract: A connection in wood frame construction such as in frame walls of homes, wood framed apartment buildings and light wood framed commercial buildings. Specifically, the disclosure describes a pair of connectors for joining wall studs to a base plate and to a top plate for framing a wall. The two connectors used in the connection are identical and include an edge member for connection to the edge faces of the stud and the base or top plates, and a face member for engaging the lower face of the base plate or the upper face of the top plate. The face member is joined to the edge member and projects at a right angle thereto. The face member serves the dual purposes of locating the connected at the ends of the studs and of resisting tension forces.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Charles Roesset, Louay A. Shamroukh
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Patent number: 6957621Abstract: A stanchion attached to a sail boat is provided where the stanchion supports a lifeline near the top of the stanchion and the lifeline runs generally along the outer edge of the deck of the sail boat and the connection of the lifeline to the stanchion can be characterized in part by the maximum deflection point of the lifeline and the stanchion has attached thereto a generally vertically disposed slide disposed away from the central plane of the sail boat.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Mark J. Halman
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Patent number: 6840020Abstract: A connection between a first structural member and a second structural member. The second structural member has a bottom surface that lies adjacent the first structural member, and the bottom surface is formed with opposed side surfaces 27 and 28. A connector attaches the second structural member to the first structural member in combination with fasteners 13, and is formed with a base member, and the base member receives a select number of the fasteners which are also received by the first structural member, making a positive attachment between the connector and the first structural member. The connector 1 is also formed with opposed side flanges that are disposed laterally of the base member and connect to the base member along parallel bend lines. The side flanges receive a select number of the fasteners which are also received by the second structural member, making a positive attachment between the connector and the second structural member.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: William F. Leek, Kevin F. Dill
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Patent number: 6834415Abstract: A concealed hinge for doors in furniture and cabinets installed with screws in which the weight of the door rests on the hinge pivot point and is borne by the frame of the cabinet. The hinge is preferably installed using a template. The hinge includes an elongated door plate member having a projection member, a hinge base plate member, pivot member connected to the distal end of the door plate projection member and to the hinge base plate member. The pivot means is located so that the arc scribed by the front pivot corner of the door does not intersect the side face portion of the vertical frame member of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Inventor: Henry C. Almestad
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Patent number: 6796099Abstract: A strap connector is compressibly held to a support member by a holder which is connected to the support member by fasteners. The support member can be a formboard for containing a concrete foundation during pouring and setting, and the strap connector is a strap tie holdown.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: William D. Georges, Stephen B. Lamson, William F. Leek, Gregory S. Powell
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Patent number: 6792892Abstract: The present invention provides a novel collapsible pen that is used in combination with a widely available modular unit used in the shipping industry. The present invention is economical to use by virtue of the fact that the pen may be stored inexpensively in a minimum of space in a disassembled state, may be assembled quickly, and may be easily and readily disassembled to permit alternate uses of the modular freight unit. The present invention consists of a collapsible pen erected on a standardized rectangular platform which has at least one side open to the air. The pen is made up of modular panels. The panels are attached to the rectangular platform, and can be used alone or in combination with any side or end walls present on the rectangular platform to create an enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventor: Peter C. Craig
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Patent number: D495356Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventor: Dan W. Freeman
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Patent number: D587939Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventor: Ben Schloss
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Patent number: PP15378Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced by a controlled cross named ‘Rio’. ‘Rio’ has a strong growth habit, a “red” colored bloom, a strong propensity to branch with minimal pruning, erect stems, and blooming flowers that last for two weeks on the plant.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventor: Thomas H. Boyle
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Patent number: D591786Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Wiley X, Inc.Inventor: Bao Lien Wang
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Patent number: D631425Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventor: Mark G. Belmessieri
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Patent number: PP21667Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Dove ’ originated as a controlled cross between the cultivars ‘BuffiexLibelle96BL-2’ and ‘Libelle’. The cultivar ‘Dove’ has white R.H.S. 155 D (white group) sepals at maturity and is distinguished from other similar cultivars of which the inventor is aware by its sepal color, and its compact and sturdy growth habit. ‘Dove’ has large showy inflorescences, having both sepalous and non-sepalous florets.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Bay City Flower CompanyInventor: Harrison M Higaki
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Patent number: PP21668Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘Merritt White’ was found in a field of the patented cultivar ‘Ravel’—U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,152. The cultivar ‘Merritt White’ has white sepals at maturity and is distinguished from other similar cultivars of which the inventor is aware by the unique manner in which the inflorescence ages. As the mature sepals age and turn green they are highly resistant to burning and turning brown. The new variety ‘Merritt White’ further possesses the favorable characteristics of a compact growth habit and long lasting large inflorescences.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Bay City Flower CompanyInventor: Harrison Masami Higaki
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Patent number: PP21930Abstract: A plant variety of the Campanulaceae family, having the varietal designation ‘Blue Angel’, with a spreading growth habit, showy appearance from many blooms, and large campanulate, actinomorphic flowers. Flowers are R.H.S. 91 A (violet-blue group).Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Bay City Flower Company, Inc.Inventors: Emilio V. Bautista, Lilia Rodriguez