Patents by Inventor Charles J. Davies

Charles J. Davies 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).

  • Patent number: 8800238
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable modular roof truss system. In one embodiment, a portable modular roof truss system comprises at least one roof truss device comprising a roof apex collar, a crossbar, two arms, and two connecting members. The collar comprises two separate members coupled together by at least one bolt to form an opening capable of receiving a roof pole. In another embodiment, a portable modular roof truss system comprises two roof apex collars. In yet another embodiment, a roof truss device comprises a collar, a crossbar, two arms, and two connecting members. The collar comprises two separate members coupled together by a hinge to form an opening capable of receiving a roof pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Global Truss America, LLC
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies
  • Patent number: 8627633
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable modular roof truss system for creating a symmetric roof. In one embodiment, the portable modular roof truss system comprises a collar, a crossbar, two arms, two connecting members, and a locking mechanism. The arms are elongated hollow cylinders coupled to opposing sides of the hollow cylindrical collar at a predetermined slope. The crossbar is also an elongated cylinder residing parallel to the ground and is coupled to both arms. Each hollow cylindrical connecting member is coupled to the end of an arm, respectively. Finally, the locking mechanism is coupled to the bottom portion of the collar and prevents a roof pole residing therein from moving back and forth. Each connecting member further comprises two apertures residing on opposite sides of the member used to couple the truss system to a variety of truss components (e.g., spacers, clamps, hinges, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Global Truss America, LLC
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies
  • Publication number: 20130118110
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable modular roof truss system. In one embodiment, a portable modular roof truss system comprises at least one roof truss device comprising a roof apex collar, a crossbar, two arms, and two connecting members. The collar comprises two separate members coupled together by at least one bolt to form an opening capable of receiving a roof pole. In another embodiment, a portable modular roof truss system comprises two roof apex collars. In yet another embodiment, a roof truss device comprises a collar, a crossbar, two arms, and two connecting members. The collar comprises two separate members coupled together by a hinge to form an opening capable of receiving a roof pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: GLOBAL TRUSS AMERICA ,LLC.
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies
  • Publication number: 20120151770
    Abstract: The present invention provides a truss assembly apparatus and method for coupling truss members. The apparatus comprises a first lever and second lever joined at a joint mechanism. The first lever comprises a handle at one end and a first head at another end. The second lever also comprises a handle at one end and a second head at another end. The second head further comprises a second tip for engaging a head of a truss pin. Additionally, the first head comprises a first tip which is substantially curved in profile and capable of both receiving and supporting the walls of a truss member. The first tip further comprises an opening such as a slot allowing for at least the tip of the pin to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: GLOBAL TRUSS AMERICA, LLC
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies
  • Publication number: 20100326003
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable modular roof truss system for creating a symmetric roof. In one embodiment, the portable modular roof truss system comprises a collar, a crossbar, two arms, two connecting members, and a locking mechanism. The arms are elongated hollow cylinders coupled to opposing sides of the hollow cylindrical collar at a predetermined slope. The crossbar is also an elongated cylinder residing parallel to the ground and is coupled to both arms. Each hollow cylindrical connecting member is coupled to the end of an arm, respectively. Finally, the locking mechanism is coupled to the bottom portion of the collar and prevents a roof pole residing therein from moving back and forth. Each connecting member further comprises two apertures residing on opposite sides of the member used to couple the truss system to a variety of truss components (e.g., spacers, clamps, hinges, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Global Truss America, LLC
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies
  • Patent number: D359372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Inventor: Charles J. Davies