Patents by Inventor David S. Bleiman

David S. Bleiman 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: 6073405
    Abstract: A fitting for effecting a bolted connection between a beam and a column in a steel frame structure includes a beam connecting portion and a column connecting portion. In addition, reinforcing elements are provided to strengthen the bracket and resist vertical eccentricity and loading caused by the particular bolted connection. The various embodiments of the bracket are particularly useful in the context of repairing cracked or damaged weld connections at the beam/column interface in existing steel structures, but have application in the context of upgrading or reinforcing existing weld connections that may not otherwise be damaged. Also, the bracket can be used in new steel frame constructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: ICF Kaiser Engineers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Kasai, David S. Bleiman