Patents by Inventor Dustin P. Muhn

Dustin P. Muhn 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).

  • Fastening and alignment member
    Patent number: 11965329
    Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventors: Michael S. Downs, Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Dustin P. Muhn
  • Reinforced hinged connector
    Patent number: 11946503
    Abstract: A connector is provided to attach a supported member to a supporting member, with the supported member being in sloped and skewed relation to the supporting member. The connector has back members attached to side members. A seat member attaches to the side members through a hinged connection. The seat member interfaces with the bottom face of the supported member and can be disposed at a sloped angle. A pair of seat side members extend from the seat member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Evans, Dustin P. Muhn, Rachel Marie Holland, Benedict Ang, Paul Howard Oellerich, James M. Benton, Timothy Patrick Murphy
  • Fastening and Alignment Member
    Publication number: 20210381227
    Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Downs, Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Dustin P. Muhn
  • Integral truss plate connector
    Patent number: 11137010
    Abstract: A connection is formed between a held member and a holding member with the use of a connector and one or more fasteners. In one aspect, the connector has a main body that has integral nail prong fasteners. In one aspect, the main body of the connector is attached to the held and holding members by means of double-shear fastening. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a bendable end flange to attach the connector to the holding member. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a nail guide for directing the fastener at an angle to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer
  • Fastening and alignment member
    Patent number: 11098478
    Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Downs, Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Dustin P. Muhn
  • Reinforced Hinged Connector
    Publication number: 20200224688
    Abstract: A connector is provided to attach a supported member to a supporting member, with the supported member being in sloped and skewed relation to the supporting member. The connector has back members attached to side members. A seat member attaches to the side members through a hinged connection. The seat member interfaces with the bottom face of the supported member and can be disposed at a sloped angle. A pair of seat side members extend from the seat member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas G. Evans, Dustin P. Muhn, Timothy M. Stauffer, Rachel Marie Holland
  • Integral truss plate connector
    Publication number: 20170130755
    Abstract: A connection is formed between a held member and a holding member with the use of a connector and one or more fasteners. In one aspect, the connector has a main body that has integral nail prong fasteners. In one aspect, the main body of the connector is attached to the held and holding members by means of double-shear fastening. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a bendable end flange to attach the connector to the holding member. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a nail guide for directing the fastener at an angle to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer
  • Fastening and Alignment Member
    Publication number: 20170009444
    Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Downs, Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Dustin P. Muhn
  • Drywall joist hanger
    Patent number: 9394680
    Abstract: A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a generally horizontal joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws and one or more generally vertical drywall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Bundy, Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Daniel M. Gray
  • DRYWALL JOIST HANGER
    Publication number: 20150167291
    Abstract: A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a substantially horizontal joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws and one or more substantially vertical fire-resistant panels such as drywall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory D. Bundy, Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Daniel M. Gray
  • Drywall joist hanger
    Patent number: RE48789
    Abstract: A connection utilizing a joist hanger to hang a generally horizontal joist or beam from a wood structural support member such as a top plate or header in cooperation with a first plurality of fasteners such as screws and one or more generally vertical drywall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory D. Bundy, Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Daniel M. Gray