Patents Assigned to Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
  • Patent number: 11702852
    Abstract: An adjustable beam may include an elongate member extending between a first end and a second end, a first connector pivotably coupled to the first end, and a second connector pivotably coupled to the second end. The first and second connectors each are configured to be releasably coupled to neighboring supporting beams and other adjustable beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Cody M. J. Ives, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20220064969
    Abstract: An adjustable beam may include an elongate member extending between a first end and a second end, a first connector pivotably coupled to the first end, and a second connector pivotably coupled to the second end. The first and second connectors each are configured to be releasably coupled to neighboring supporting beams and other adjustable beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Cody M.J. Ives, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 11236773
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a clamp for connecting a ledger to a shoring post. The clamp includes a base member, a ledger-connecting member, and a first jaw, which are fixed connected to each other. The clamp includes a rotatable member inserted into the base member, which is rotatable and slidable in the base member along a longitudinal axis. A portion of the rotatable member is accessible via the slot of the base member. The clamp includes a second jaw fixedly connected to the rotatable member. The clamp further includes a wedge, and when the wedge is inserted into the slot of the base member to engage the rotatable member in a lock position, the first and second jaws are locked to capture two sides of a shoring post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Quentin Hendricks
  • Patent number: 11199012
    Abstract: An adjustable beam may include an elongate member extending between a first end and a second end, a first connector pivotably coupled to the first end, and a second connector pivotably coupled to the second end. The first and second connectors each are configured to be releasably coupled to neighboring supporting beams and other adjustable beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Cody M. J. Ives, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 11041321
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and system for securing a shoring deck to a column. The method includes providing a first beam bracing against a column, wherein the first beam is disposed at a first longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a long axis of the column. The method includes coupling the first beam to first and second deck beams of a plurality of deck beams of a shoring deck. The method also includes providing a second beam bracing against the column and coupling the second beam to third and fourth deck beams of the plurality of deck beams. The method further includes positioning the first and second beams with respect to the column such that respective first and second longitudinal axes through the respective first and second beams are aligned at an acute angle with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, D. Randall Shilling, Kameron M. Abt
  • Publication number: 20210108427
    Abstract: An adjustable beam may include an elongate member extending between a first end and a second end, a first connector pivotably coupled to the first end, and a second connector pivotably coupled to the second end. The first and second connectors each are configured to be releasably coupled to neighboring supporting beams and other adjustable beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Cody M.J. Ives, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 10947749
    Abstract: A system for laterally supporting a vertical shoring post is provided. The system includes a head and a jaw assembly, the jaw assembly movably mounted to the head, the head configured for selective engagement with a shoring post, and the jaw assembly configured for engagement with a beam that provides lateral support to the shoring post. The head comprises first and second arms that extend in the same general direction and when engaging the shoring post the first and second arms are disposed upon opposite sides of the shoring post. The jaw assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the moving member pivotably connected to the fixed jaw, wherein the fixed jaw and movable jaws are configured to receive an end of the beam therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20210040967
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a clamp for connecting a ledger to a shoring post. The clamp includes a base member, a ledger-connecting member, and a first jaw, which are fixed connected to each other. The clamp includes a rotatable member inserted into the base member, which is rotatable and slidable in the base member along a longitudinal axis. A portion of the rotatable member is accessible via the slot of the base member. The clamp includes a second jaw fixedly connected to the rotatable member. The clamp further includes a wedge, and when the wedge is inserted into the slot of the base member to engage the rotatable member in a lock position, the first and second jaws are locked to capture two sides of a shoring post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Quentin Hendricks
  • Patent number: 10844888
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a clamp for connecting a ledger to a shoring post. The clamp includes a base member, a ledger-connecting member, and a first jaw, which are fixed connected to each other. The clamp includes a rotatable member inserted into the base member, which is rotatable and slidable in the base member along a longitudinal axis. A portion of the rotatable member is accessible via the slot of the base member. The clamp includes a second jaw fixedly connected to the rotatable member. The clamp further includes a wedge, and when the wedge is inserted into the slot of the base member to engage the rotatable member in a lock position, the first and second jaws are locked to capture two sides of a shoring post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Quentin Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20200256071
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and system for securing a shoring deck to a column. The method includes providing a first beam bracing against a column, wherein the first beam is disposed at a first longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a long axis of the column. The method includes coupling the first beam to first and second deck beams of a plurality of deck beams of a shoring deck. The method also includes providing a second beam bracing against the column and coupling the second beam to third and fourth deck beams of the plurality of deck beams. The method further includes positioning the first and second beams with respect to the column such that respective first and second longitudinal axes through the respective first and second beams are aligned at an acute angle with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, D. Randall Shilling, Kameron M. Abt
  • Patent number: 10662659
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and system for securing a shoring deck to a column. The method includes providing a first beam bracing against a column, wherein the first beam is disposed at a first longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a long axis of the column. The method includes coupling the first beam to first and second deck beams of a plurality of deck beams of a shoring deck. The method also includes providing a second beam bracing against the column and coupling the second beam to third and fourth deck beams of the plurality of deck beams. The method further includes positioning the first and second beams with respect to the column such that respective first and second longitudinal axes through the respective first and second beams are aligned at an acute angle with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TITAN FORMWORK SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, D. Randall Shilling, Kameron M. Abt
  • Publication number: 20200116175
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a clamp for connecting a ledger to a shoring post. The clamp includes a base member, a ledger-connecting member, and a first jaw, which are fixed connected to each other. The clamp includes a rotatable member inserted into the base member, which is rotatable and slidable in the base member along a longitudinal axis. A portion of the rotatable member is accessible via the slot of the base member. The clamp includes a second jaw fixedly connected to the rotatable member. The clamp further includes a wedge, and when the wedge is inserted into the slot of the base member to engage the rotatable member in a lock position, the first and second jaws are locked to capture two sides of a shoring post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Quentin Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20200102764
    Abstract: A system for laterally supporting a vertical shoring post is provided. The system includes a head and a jaw assembly, the jaw assembly movably mounted to the head, the head configured for selective engagement with a shoring post, and the jaw assembly configured for engagement with a beam that provides lateral support to the shoring post. The head comprises first and second arms that extend in the same general direction and when engaging the shoring post the first and second arms are disposed upon opposite sides of the shoring post. The jaw assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the moving member pivotably connected to the fixed jaw, wherein the fixed jaw and movable jaws are configured to receive an end of the beam therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 10570633
    Abstract: A system for laterally supporting a vertical shoring post is provided. The system includes a head and a jaw assembly, the jaw assembly movably mounted to the head, the head configured for selective engagement with a shoring post, and the jaw assembly configured for engagement with a beam that provides lateral support to the shoring post. The head comprises first and second arms that extend in the same general direction and when engaging the shoring post the first and second arms are disposed upon opposite sides of the shoring post. The jaw assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the moving member pivotably connected to the fixed jaw, wherein the fixed jaw and movable jaws are configured to receive an end of the beam therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20200024856
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and system for securing a shoring deck to a column. The method includes providing a first beam bracing against a column, wherein the first beam is disposed at a first longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a long axis of the column. The method includes coupling the first beam to first and second deck beams of a plurality of deck beams of a shoring deck. The method also includes providing a second beam bracing against the column and coupling the second beam to third and fourth deck beams of the plurality of deck beams. The method further includes positioning the first and second beams with respect to the column such that respective first and second longitudinal axes through the respective first and second beams are aligned at an acute angle with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, D. Randall Shilling, Kameron M. Abt
  • Publication number: 20190145115
    Abstract: A system for laterally supporting a vertical shoring post is provided. The system includes a head and a jaw assembly, the jaw assembly movably mounted to the head, the head configured for selective engagement with a shoring post, and the jaw assembly configured for engagement with a beam that provides lateral support to the shoring post. The head comprises first and second arms that extend in the same general direction and when engaging the shoring post the first and second arms are disposed upon opposite sides of the shoring post. The jaw assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the moving member pivotably connected to the fixed jaw, wherein the fixed jaw and movable jaws are configured to receive an end of the beam therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems LLC
    Inventors: David L. Bacon, Michael Q. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 9835188
    Abstract: A clamp and universal wedge clamp system is provided. The system includes a rigid clamp that is formed to define first and second arms that extend from opposite ends of a central member. The first and second arms each comprise a finger that extends inwardly toward the finger extending inwardly from the opposite arm, and at least one of the first and second arms comprising a slot defined through the arm along a portion of a length of the arm. A wedge extends through the slot, wherein the clamp and the wedge are collectively configured to removably retain a beam upon either one of a substantially cylindrical shoring post, or a substantially rectangular shoring post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems LLC
    Inventor: David L. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20140270920
    Abstract: A clamp and universal wedge clamp system is provided. The system includes a rigid clamp that is formed to define first and second arms that extend from opposite ends of a central member. The first and second arms each comprise a finger that extends inwardly toward the finger extending inwardly from the opposite arm, and at least one of the first and second arms comprising a slot defined through the arm along a portion of a length of the arm. A wedge extends through the slot, wherein the clamp and the wedge are collectively configured to removably retain a beam upon either one of a substantially cylindrical shoring post, or a substantially rectangular shoring post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Titan Formwork Systems LLC
    Inventor: David L. Bacon
  • Patent number: 8616519
    Abstract: A shoring post having an elongate body with a lengthwise axis, a top and a bottom. A first beam support assembly is at one vertical location on the elongate body, with a second beam support assembly at a second vertical location on the elongate body. The second vertical location is spaced along the lengthwise axis from the first vertical location. The first and second beam support assemblies are configured to support separate load bearing beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Titan Formwork Systems, LLC
    Inventor: David L. Bacon