Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Powell

Gregory S. Powell 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).

  • Publication number: 20230349192
    Abstract: A post cover that is formed from a plurality of separate pieces that are joined together by fastenings to make the cover where each piece is formed with a facing surface, the facing surface has a plurality of outer edges, and one or more peripheral flanges depend from one or more of the outer edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jin-Jie Lin, Lydia A. Poulsen, Gregory S. Powell
  • Patent number: 7516513
    Abstract: An adjustable engagement glide is quickly and removably engaged with tubular products to finish the product end and function as a cap, foot, bumper, or scratch protector on products such as furniture, shop and transportation products, and racks and displays. Engagement is by deformation of a resilient bushing frictionally engaging the tubular product inserted in the glide. The glide is configured for severe service without breakage, has provision to protect surfaces upon which it is supported, but may also be easily disengaged from the product for replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory S. Powell, Robin Marks
  • Patent number: 7296501
    Abstract: A limited access building connection for connecting a holding structure and a held structure which includes an anchor member having a threaded end adapted for connection to holding structure. A nut having an inner threaded wall threadably engages the threaded end of anchor member. Nut has a base which engages connector structure. Connector structure is adapted for connection to held structure. A nut rotational member is provided for imparting rotational motion to nut. Connection has dimensional limited access parameters existent between nut and connector structure and held structure. A linear power member is dimensioned and configured to work within the dimensional limited access parameters and is adapted for engaging and imparting rotational energy to nut rotational member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Leek, Gregory S. Powell
  • Patent number: 7168343
    Abstract: A limited access building connection for connecting a holding structure and a held structure which includes an anchor member having a threaded end adapted for connection to holding structure. A nut having an inner threaded wall threadably engages the threaded end of anchor member. Nut has a base which engages connector structure. Connector structure is adapted for connection to held structure. A nut rotational member is provided for imparting rotational motion to nut. Connection has dimensional limited access parameters existent between nut and connector structure and held structure. A linear power member is dimensioned and configured to work within the dimensional limited access parameters and is adapted for engaging and imparting rotational energy to nut rotational member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Leek, Gregory S. Powell
  • Patent number: 6796099
    Abstract: A strap connector is compressibly held to a support member by a holder which is connected to the support member by fasteners. The support member can be a formboard for containing a concrete foundation during pouring and setting, and the strap connector is a strap tie holdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Georges, Stephen B. Lamson, William F. Leek, Gregory S. Powell
  • Patent number: 6612073
    Abstract: A molded plant growing container system is easily stacked in a vertical array providing a self-supporting apparatus for intense horticulture. This apparatus increases crop yields over conventional growing methods. The containers nest within each other for ease of transport, are quickly and easily assembled, provide efficiency in installation and use of growing medium, increased numbers of plants in a given space, and are adaptable to a variety of irrigation methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory S. Powell, Robin Marks
  • Patent number: 6065730
    Abstract: A bolt positioning and retaining device possesses a base through which it is attached to a mud wall. The bolt positioning and retaining device also includes a stop, and may include one or more steps and corresponding step faces, each of which is capable of abutting an edge of a mud wall to enable accurate positioning of a bolt relative to that mud wall. The bolt positioning and retaining device also preferably includes a bolt retainer comprising a plurality of gripping flanges, which allow an anchor bolt to be quickly and easily inserted into the bolt retainer and which securely retain the bolt after insertion. The bolt retainer is located on an extension arm, which preferably extends outward from and at an angle to the plane of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Make-It Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Marks, Gregory S. Powell
  • Patent number: D527617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory S. Powell, Robin Marks