Patents by Inventor Christopher McBryde

Christopher McBryde 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).

  • Anchoring system for attaching equipment to a building foundation
    Patent number: 11644062
    Abstract: An anchoring system for attaching equipment to a building foundation. The system includes an insert attached to the foundation by an adhesive, wherein the insert includes a flange that is positioned on a top surface of the foundation. The system also includes a washer element having a recessed portion for receiving the flange, wherein the washer also contacts the top surface. In addition, the system includes a rod element having a reference element, wherein the rod element is threadably engaged with the insert and the washer and wherein when the reference element is aligned with a reference plane indicative of level equipment, the washer is tightened against the top surface to preload the rod element to minimize deflection of the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Gullette, Jon Armitage, Christopher McBryde, Keith Gerlach
  • ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING EQUIPMENT TO A BUILDING FOUNDATION
    Publication number: 20220112917
    Abstract: An anchoring system for attaching equipment to a building foundation. The system includes an insert attached to the foundation by an adhesive, wherein the insert includes a flange that is positioned on a top surface of the foundation. The system also includes a washer element having a recessed portion for receiving the flange, wherein the washer also contacts the top surface. In addition, the system includes a rod element having a reference element, wherein the rod element is threadably engaged with the insert and the washer and wherein when the reference element is aligned with a reference plane indicative of level equipment, the washer is tightened against the top surface to preload the rod element to minimize deflection of the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas Gullette, Jon Armitage, Christopher McBryde, Keith Gerlach