Patents Assigned to DBM GLOBAL INC.
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Publication number: 20240159039Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.
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Patent number: 11913216Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230203801Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.
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Patent number: 11572685Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210095461Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.
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Patent number: 10876281Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, Jr.
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Patent number: 10812011Abstract: An example solar structure is disclosed for providing shade to a roof of a building having a building support structure. The solar structure may comprise: a plurality of vertical supports; a plurality of connecting beams; and a plurality of solar panels, wherein the plurality of vertical supports couple the load of the solar structure directly to the building support structure. Example methods are disclosed for keeping rooftop equipment cooler and operating more efficiently and longer, for specifying smaller AC units, for extending the life of a roof, for reducing the heat entering a building from sunshine, for reducing the heat re-radiated from solar panels onto a roof, and for specifying smaller structural roof support beams. An example solar structure comprises a movable portion configured to move from a first position to a second position to allow rooftop equipment to be lifted off the roof through the solar structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignees: Strategic Solar Energy, LLC, DBM Global, Inc.Inventors: Clayton Jay Allen, Thomas Headley, Mark Little
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Publication number: 20190032326Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a structural frame member which includes a brace member that is used to absorb energy when the structural frame is subjected to loadings such as seismic, wind and gravity loads. The brace member is coupled to a restraining member that increases the buckling capacity of the brace member so that the brace member has approximately the same load axial capacity in compression as in tension. Embodiments of the invention also relate to the design, construction and assembly of the connection of the brace member that couples the brace member to a gusset plate which is coupled to the beam and column in the structural frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: DBM GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Clayton J. Allen, Ralph M. Richard, Rudolph E. Radau, JR.