Patents by Inventor Gerald Callies

Gerald Callies 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).

  • Post support
    Publication number: 20050279897
    Abstract: A post support having a post receiving box. The box includes a pair of adjacent sides having internally raised portions and a pair of opposite sides being free of such raised portions and being substantially open along one edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald Callies
  • Post support
    Publication number: 20050279896
    Abstract: A post support having a post receiving box. The box includes a pair of adjacent sides having internally raised portions and a pair of opposite sides being free of such raised portions and being substantially open along one edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald Callies
  • Construction hanger and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5564248
    Abstract: A construction hanger for supporting a joist, rafter or the like to a support beam, in which the hanger is provided with a holddown tab for insuring proper seating of the joist to the hanger during the installation process. The invention also relates to a method of making such a hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: United Steel Products Company
    Inventor: Gerald Callies
  • Adjustable post base
    Patent number: 5456441
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of construction hardware, and more particularly, to an adjustable post base for supporting a construction post relative to a concrete footing or the like. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such an adjustable post base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: United Steel Products Company
    Inventor: Gerald Callies
  • Variable pitch connector
    Patent number: 5230198
    Abstract: A variable pitch connector for supporting an inclined roof rafter. The connector includes a base, cradle, and support means. The support is a separate component, allowing the connector to be manufactured from differing weights of steel. The variable pitch connector may be retrofitted to existing roof assemblies. The invention also relates to a method for installing such connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: United Steel Products Co.
    Inventor: Gerald Callies