Patents by Inventor Caleb J. Knudson

Caleb J. Knudson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ductile prefabricated shear panel
    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
  • DUCTILE PREFABRICATED SHEAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20200347631
    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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Travis R. Anderson, Caleb J. Knudson
  • Ductile prefabricated shear panel
    Patent number: 10711477
    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: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Simpson Stong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Travis R. Anderson, Caleb J. Knudson