Patents Assigned to Trussed, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8763345
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Cloyd, Robert D. Lucey
  • Publication number: 20130042569
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Cloyd, Robert D. Lucey
  • Patent number: 8240106
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M Cloyd, Robert D Lucey
  • Patent number: 7849647
    Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100115876
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: KENNETH M. CLOYD, Robert D. Lucey
  • Patent number: 7658049
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M Cloyd, Robert D Lucey
  • Publication number: 20100011692
    Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: ROBERT DONALD LUCEY, Ronald F. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7634888
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Cloyd, Robert D. Lucey
  • Patent number: 7559178
    Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Donald Lucey, Ronald F Nelson
  • Publication number: 20080295428
    Abstract: The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Cloyd, Robert D. Lucey
  • Publication number: 20070137125
    Abstract: A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: ZONE FOUR, a division of Trussed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lucey, Ronald Nelson
  • Patent number: 6158189
    Abstract: An engineered or manufactured elongate wooden I-beam of the type having continuous upper and lower flange sections and a central web section therebetween is provided with a rectangular opening in the web along the span of the beam. A rectangular and open reinforcing frame constructed from at least four wooden pieces is securely positioned in the opening and is exteriorly dimensioned so that the height of the frame corresponds to the distance between the opposed interfaces of the upper and lower flange sections and the width of the frame is no less than the distance between the spaced apart web sections. This reinforced opening facilitates the passage of ductwork or the like laterally therethrough. Employing apertured I-beams of the foregoing description also facilitates a structural beam and bridging assembly where an elongate wooden bridging element can be employed by extending through and being interconnected to the frames of adjacent pairs of apertured joists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Alpa Roof Trusses Inc.
    Inventor: Wing Cheong Lau
  • Patent number: 6006485
    Abstract: A building construction assembly comprises a plurality of vertical columns that cooperate with a plurality of horizontal beams to collectively define a substantially planar frame border of a building. The vertical columns are in the form of upright trusses having a first upstanding member formed with a pair of angle irons. Each of the angle irons has a first projecting leg and a second projecting leg. The first projecting legs extend inwardly relative to the border in spaced parallel relation and the second projecting legs extend in opposite directions along a common line. A support clip is attached to the first upstanding member for supporting an associated horizontal beam in such a position that the outer facing surfaces of the horizontal beam and the first upstanding member defines the substantially planar border. The support clip is defined by a plate for supporting the associated horizontal beam and a load-bearing flange for retaining the horizontal beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: KY Truss, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby E. Hobbs, Jeffrey L. Perdue
  • Patent number: 5269106
    Abstract: A modular ground deployable membrane supporting building structure and arched truss member therefor. The building structure incorporates a plurality of truss members supportable vertically in side-by-side arrangement within a ground anchor connectable at each end of each truss member. Each truss member is comprised of a plurality of frame sections each connectable in aligned abutting end-to-end relation. Each frame section is comprised of inner and outer channel members having a unique U-shaped cross section facilitating cross member connection to secure a spaced parallel relation of the channel members, flexible membrane retention and improved strength and reduced deployment time. An improved membrane tensioning arrangement and ground anchor structure facilitating pivotal deployment of each assembled truss member are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Fast Truss, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Stafford, Tom Ruprecht, Cary Rapoport
  • Patent number: 4084498
    Abstract: A floor truss making apparatus having a pair of slightly curved rails, each with a plurality of positioning pads for retaining elongated truss plates forming the top and bottom of the truss, end truss plates for the end of the truss, and angle truss plates which are disposed at an acute angle between the elongated top and bottom truss plates. A pad is provided at each of the truss joints. The pads are adjustably fixed to the rails and the rails are adjustable with respect to each other so that a wide size range of trusses can be constructed with the apparatus. Adjustable nail plate positioning means are provided on each pad to properly locate and hold the nail plates under the truss. The nail plates are also placed on top of the assembled trusses. A gantry roller press rolls over the top of the truss (or other pressure means are provided) to at least partially force both nail plates into the truss plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: Ottawa Roof Truss, Inc.
    Inventor: Austin S. Weaver