Patents by Inventor Gilbert A. Peterson

Gilbert A. Peterson 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).

  • Special moment truss frame
    Patent number: 6634153
    Abstract: A truss for use in building construction having a center portion adapted to “go plastic” during a seismic event, and two outer portions at opposite ends, which remain inelastic during such event. The center portion features spaced opposed upper and lower C-channels connected to interposed spaced gussets, which gussets are connected by both vertical angle members and crossed bars. The crossed bars are also connected at their midpoints to a connection plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: JD2, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilbert A. Peterson