Patents Assigned to John K. Tanner
  • Wall panels and methods of construction thereof
    Patent number: 5265390
    Abstract: A wall panel comprises at least two standards, a plurality of logs which are supported by and movable relative to the standards and a plurality of preferably self-compensating jacks which support a load, for example a roof or an upper storey, above the upper edge of the uppermost log, the self-compensating jacks supporting the load with preferably a constant force irrespective of vertical movement between the upper edge of the uppermost log and the load caused by, for example, settlement or shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: John K. Tanner
    Inventor: John K. Tanner