Patents Assigned to Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11795721
    Abstract: A structural fuse is disclosed including a fuse base and a fuse plate extending from the fuse base. The fuse plate may include a reduced diameter yield section configured to yield at loads on the structural fuse above a threshold. The reduced diameter yield section includes a pair of slots on either side of the yield section, which slots receive a pair of spacers. The spacers are integrally formed as part of the fuse plate, and remain attached to the fuse plate during fabrication of the structural fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Pryor, Timothy S. Ellis, Brandon Y. Chi, Samuel T. Hensen
  • Patent number: 11794232
    Abstract: A system for shaping a workpiece, which may be in the form of a structural framing component, includes a tool with first and second indenting blades for indenting the workpiece as driven by a blade control apparatus. The workpiece is supported at the tool by one or more workpiece support modules that are each selectively and removably securable to the tool. A base plate is provided at the tool for removably securing the workpiece support modules to the tool without having to detach the tool from a platform of substructure. The workpiece support modules may therefore be quickly replaced to coordinate with workpieces of various size and shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
    Inventor: Charles Mears
  • Patent number: 11781282
    Abstract: A post sleeve including a first mounting plate including a first mounting hole. The post sleeve also can include a second mounting plate including a second mounting hole, The post sleeve additionally can include a channel portion extending between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The channel portion can include a channel configured to secure a post within the channel. The first and second mounting plates can be configured to be attached to an anchor channel of an edge angle. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Olah
  • Patent number: 11739783
    Abstract: A fastener includes a shank having a first end and a second end defining a length. The fastener includes a thread provided on the shank, the thread including a first region adjacent to the first end and a second region between the first region and a head at the second end, the thread includes a leading edge and a trailing edge, each edge forming an angle with a surface of the shank, the leading edge forming a non-normal angle with the surface of the shank and the trailing edge forming an angle about normal to the surface of the shank. The fastener may include an arcuate detent region in the shank between respective turns of the thread, the detent region having a length, the length decreasing from the first end toward the second end between the respective turns. The fastener may include a plurality of flutes positioned along a length of the shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Houck
  • Patent number: 11725386
    Abstract: A structural member section is provided that may be comprised of horizontal top and bottom flange elements interconnected by one or more vertical web member. The top flange of the member is serrated such that a series of serrations protrude horizontally in at least one direction from a top of the one or more vertical web member or are cut-out from the flange of a rolled shape. In one embodiment, the serrated top flange and at least a portion of the web member are intended to be encased by a horizontal concrete slab or slab-on-deck assembly. The slab material is capable of encasing all exposed surfaces of and curing around each serration to transfer horizontal shear forces between the serrated top flange and the slab material such that the member and slab behave compositely without needing additional reinforcing located within the voids between serrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick McManus
  • Patent number: 11634926
    Abstract: A connector attached to the end face of a supported member where fasteners are driven through the connector into the end face of the supported member, and then the supported member with the attached connector is positioned to interface on the supporting member with jutting peripheral attachment areas of the connector exposed and available for receiving fasteners that will attach the connector and the fence stringer to the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jin-Jie Lin, David E. Balzhiser, George N. Weinholz, III
  • Publication number: 20230101501
    Abstract: A method for installing fastener in a base material. The fastener has a shank having a first end and a second end defining a length, a head provided at the second end, and a thread provided on the shank which includes a leading edge and a trailing edge adapted remove portions of the base material when inserted into the base material. The method includes forming a hole having a diameter which is a nominal shank diameter of the fastener to be installed in the base material. The hole is then filled with an adhesive having a viscosity of 350 cP or less. Finally, the fastener is rotated into the hole such that the adhesive is forced into portions of the base material adjacent to the shank and thread when the thread is fully inserted into the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Houck
  • Publication number: 20230087996
    Abstract: An embed facade attachment system comprises an inner channel and an outer channel. The inner channel is configured to receive one or more fasteners between an upper retaining flange and a lower retaining flange. The outer channel is defined between an upper outward flange and a lower outward flange and configured to receive one or more fasteners. One of the inner channel and the outer channel is coupled to a concrete reinforcement element and another of the inner channel and the outer channel is removably coupled to a facade element by the one or more fasteners. The facade attachment is embedded in concrete with at least the inner channel or the outer channel exposed to a surface of the concrete to allow coupling of the facade element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Olah, Michael Bennett, Timothy Ellis
  • Patent number: 11598082
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Publication number: 20220410354
    Abstract: Elongated fastener driving apparatuses are disclosed. The drivers are operable to quickly and accurately install fasteners from a standing position on, for example, a floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. NIBALI, Kristo KUKK, Kristopher C. HALL, Jeremy Scott PARK, Adam TILLINGHAST
  • Patent number: 11519165
    Abstract: A foundation connector is formed with a foundation attachment section and a frame attachment section connected by a transition section at the central area of the foundation connector. The frame attachment section is attached to a frame member with fasteners and the foundation attachment section is attached to the foundation with anchors. The foundation attachment section has a curved foundation attachment base. The frame attachment section has a curved frame attachment base. A transition section is provided between the foundation attachment section and the frame attachment section that is curved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Scott James Fischer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht
  • Publication number: 20220349436
    Abstract: A fastener includes a shank having a first end and a second end defining a length. The fastener includes a thread provided on the shank, the thread including a first region adjacent to the first end and a second region between the first region and a head at the second end, the thread includes a leading edge and a trailing edge, each edge forming an angle with a surface of the shank, the leading edge forming a non-normal angle with the surface of the shank and the trailing edge forming an angle about normal to the surface of the shank. The fastener may include an arcuate detent region in the shank between respective turns of the thread, the detent region having a length, the length decreasing from the first end toward the second end between the respective turns. The fastener may include a plurality of flutes positioned along a length of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Joel Houck
  • Patent number: 11486158
    Abstract: A shearwall is disclosed for use in lightweight or other constructions to transmit lateral shear forces and dissipate energy on the construction. In examples, the shearwall includes a central panel formed of wood, and side plates formed of steel. The side plates may be affixed at lower corners of first and second opposed surfaces of the central panel. Each side plate may include a fastening plate for affixing the side plate to the central panel, and a restraint plate which fits within a reduced area section of the central panel between the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Travis R. Anderson, Caleb J. Knudson
  • Publication number: 20220314485
    Abstract: A glued-in-rod wooden structure includes a prepared hole for sealing voids which may be open to the prepared hole. In one example, the prepared hole is filled with an expanding foam which at least partially fills and seals the voids open to the prepared hole. Thereafter, the prepared hole may be enlarged by drilling to its final diameter for receiving the rod. Any voids in the enlarged hole remain sealed by the expanding foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Pryor, Emory L. Montague, Guy T. Anderson, Quentin Hibben, Corey Clark, Marlou Rodriguez, Randy Daudet, Robert Leichti, Paul McEntee
  • Patent number: 11458604
    Abstract: Position indicator tools systems and methods for use with an elongated adapter are disclosed. Tools are configurable to engage the distal end of the elongated adapter include a first member wherein the first member has a distal end and two projection elements positioned in a plane and a channel between the projection elements further wherein at least one of the first members has a notch at a distal end on a channel-facing side, a positioning member formed integrally with the first member wherein the positioning member has a linear marker on a first side, an angled marker on a second side, and a rocker positioned between the angled marker and the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Adam Tillinghast, Troy Hale
  • Patent number: 11447970
    Abstract: A pinned base connector affixing a structural member to a foundation at one or more levels of a construction. The pinned base connector includes a baseplate affixed to the foundation. A column support plate is affixed to the baseplate via a pivot block. The pivot block is affixed to the baseplate to allow rotation of the pivot block relative to the baseplate about a first axis. The column support plate is affixed to the pivot block to allow rotation of the column support plate relative to the pivot block about a second axis orthogonal to the first. A column or other structural member may then be affixed to a surface of the column support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Pryor
  • Publication number: 20220259844
    Abstract: A moment frame is disclosed for a sloped roof construction. The moment frame includes a lateral bracing system having a high initial stiffness and including yield links capable of effectively dissipating energy generated within the lateral bracing system under lateral loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Pryor
  • Publication number: 20220220734
    Abstract: A structural beam and deck assembly containing portions of beam members interconnected by a deck assembly. Beam members have horizontal top and bottom flange elements interconnected by one or more vertical web member. The top flange of the beam members is serrated such that a series of serrations protrude horizontally in at least one direction from a top of the one or more vertical web member or are cut-out from the flange of a rolled shape. Adjacent beam and deck assemblies are installed such that attachment of one portion of a beam member to another results in the completed cross section of the beam member. In one embodiment, the serrated top flange and at least a portion of the web member are intended to be encased by a horizontal concrete slab. The slab material is capable of encasing all exposed surfaces of and curing around each serration to transfer horizontal shear forces between the serrated top flange and the slab material such that the beam members and slab behave compositely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
    Inventor: Patrick McManus
  • Patent number: 11346121
    Abstract: A member-to-member planar connection bracket that includes multiple repeated fuse element configurations that each provide a pre-determined inelastic load-carrying capacity and a reliable inelastic deformation capacity upon development of one or more inelastic hinge locations within the fuse elements. The fuse configurations are interconnected in series such that the total deformation accommodated between first end of the bracket and second end of the bracket is the sum of deformations accommodated by the individual fuse configurations. Multiple brackets are configured in laminar configurations and interconnected to create a connection assembly that provides increased strength or increased deformation capacity as compared to an individual bracket. The connection assembly is used to connect a first structural member and second structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick McManus, Jay Puckett, Jack Petersen
  • Patent number: D986044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Gueary Andrew Brigham, Troy Hale, Jeremy Scott Park, Adam Tillinghast