Patents Examined by Brian E. Giessner
  • Vinyl siding panels for building exteriors
    Patent number: 5956914
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved vinyl siding panel for building exteriors that covers an increased surface area and is configured such that the time, effort and complexity of its installation is greatly reduced in comparison to that of conventional vinyl siding products. The siding panel consists of large rectangular panels that are used in conjunction with a variety of trim and corner moldings to cover the building surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: David L. Williamson
  • Hinged truss
    Patent number: 5950392
    Abstract: Truss elements of a structure that are prefabricated, but hinged so that trusses may be reduced in size for transportation and storage. The hinge is made up of a sheet of flexible material which is affixed to elements of the truss by press fit plates. This press fit hinge can be installed on the truss simultaneously with the other press fit plates used to construct the truss, thereby dramatically reducing the number of steps required to construct the truss while still providing the desired feature of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Short & Paulk Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan (Jay) P. Short, V, Jordan P. Short, IV, Hal Hand, Taylor Williamson