Patents Assigned to CCM, Inc.
  • Method for manufacturing a support beam that includes providing an alignment tool and two pieces of strip material wherein each piece of strip material is curvilinear and the alignment tool is used to position the strip during a joining operation
    Patent number: 8240054
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a beam suitable for providing support to, for example, an automobile body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a steel boxed I-beam structure having compound curves, formed without use of a dedicated fixture or jig. Typically, the steel boxed I-beam structure provides a strong support that can be manufactured with a minimum of effort, and without the use of heavier shop machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: CCM, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Peterson
  • STEEL BEAM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE
    Publication number: 20100095527
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a beam suitable for providing support to, for example, an automobile body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a steel boxed I-beam structure having compound curves, formed without use of a dedicated fixture or jig. Typically, the steel boxed I-beam structure provides a strong support that can be manufactured with a minimum of effort, and without the use of heavier shop machinery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: CCM, INC.
    Inventor: Robert L. Peterson