Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Ralph
Gregory S. Ralph 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).
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Patent number: 9010070Abstract: A structural framing member comprises a web flanked by a pair of flanges. The flanges may extend generally perpendicularly from the side edges of the web. In some embodiments, the web may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced embossments positioned along the centerline of the web. The embossments may be diamond shaped. The web may further comprise one or more longitudinally extending offsets that extend along the length of the web. Each flange may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced longitudinally extending stiffeners. The longitudinally extending stiffeners may be spaced approximately ?? (0.953 cm) apart from each other. In some embodiments, each flange may further comprise a free end, which is bent inwardly to form a return lip along the length of the flange. The return lip may extend generally perpendicularly from the flange and generally parallel to the web. The structural framing member may comprise a stud, track member, or other framing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLCInventors: Leslie Rogers Darr, III, Jeremy Ryan Smith, Michael Francis Cavanaugh, Terry Robert Westerman, James Michael Wielinga, Gregory S. Ralph, Nagaraj Eshwar, Thomas J. Lawson, David Lee Keebler
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Publication number: 20140260031Abstract: A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more structural reinforcing elements longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SYNTHEON, INC.Inventors: Lorenzo L. Salazar, Jay J. Bowman, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: 8726594Abstract: A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having opposite faces, a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more reinforcing members longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes; and a space defined by the first surface of the central body and the second side portion of the reinforcing members is adapted for accommodating utilities through the space.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Syntheon Inc.Inventors: Lorenzo L. Salazar, Jay J. Bowman, Gregory S. Ralph
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Publication number: 20120216480Abstract: A structural framing member comprises a web flanked by a pair of flanges. The flanges may extend generally perpendicularly from the side edges of the web. In some embodiments, the web may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced embossments positioned along the centerline of the web. The embossments may be diamond shaped. The web may further comprise one or more longitudinally extending offsets that extend along the length of the web. Each flange may comprise a plurality of evenly-spaced longitudinally extending stiffeners. The longitudinally extending stiffeners may be spaced approximately ?? (0.953 cm) apart from each other. In some embodiments, each flange may further comprise a free end, which is bent inwardly to form a return lip along the length of the flange. The return lip may extend generally perpendicularly from the flange and generally parallel to the web. The structural framing member may comprise a stud, track member, or other framing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLCInventors: Leslie Rogers Darr, III, Jeremy Ryan Smith, Michael Francis Cavanaugh, Terry Robert Westerman, James Michael Wielinga, Gregory S. Ralph, Nagaraj Eshwar, Thomas J. Lawson, David Lee Keebler
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Patent number: 7240459Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the corresponding tab.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6761005Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include pre-formed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Publication number: 20040074178Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the corresponding tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6694695Abstract: Wall constructions and methods for constructing walls. In one embodiment, the wall is constructed from studs that each having a web that has at least one opening therein. The studs are oriented such that the openings in their webs are aligned to permit at least one spacer member to extend therethrough. The spacer members are formed with structure for engaging portions of the webs through which they extend. Retainers are provided on the webs of the studs for retaining the spacer members in position. In another embodiment at least two studs that have webs with openings therethrough are oriented such that the openings are aligned with each other. At least one spacer member is inserted through the aligned openings to engage a portion of each web through which they extend. The spacers are then brought into engagement with retainers on the webs of the studs.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: John J. Collins, Larry R. Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: 6691478Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of joist attachment tabs integrally formed in the web. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web and form a corresponding opening in the web. The apparatus may include at least two reinforcing ribs between at least two adjacent openings. In another embodiment the apparatus may include joist locator tabs not attached to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Publication number: 20030037494Abstract: Wall constructions and methods for constructing walls. In one embodiment, the wall is constructed from studs that each having a web that has at least one opening therein. The studs are oriented such that the openings in their webs are aligned to permit at least one spacer member to extend therethrough. The spacer members are formed with structure for engaging portions of the webs through which they extend. Retainers are provided on the webs of the studs for retaining the spacer members in position. In another embodiment at least two studs that have webs with openings therethrough are oriented such that the openings are aligned with each other. At least one spacer member is inserted through the aligned openings to engage a portion of each web through which they extend. The spacers are then brought into engagement with retainers on the webs of the studs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: John J. Collins, Larry R. Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph
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Publication number: 20020134036Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of joist attachment tabs integrally formed in the web. Each of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative to the web and form a corresponding opening in the web. The apparatus may include at least two reinforcing ribs between at least two adjacent openings. In another embodiment the apparatus may include joist locator tabs not attached to the joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6430881Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a building component to a structure. The apparatus may include a C-shaped support header that is sized to be received on a portion of a structure such as the top plate of a wall. A number of attachment tab assemblies are integrally formed in the support header and protrude therefrom to facilitate attachment of the building components to the support header.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Aegis Metal Framing LLCInventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: 6418694Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include preformed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: 6418695Abstract: A spacer bar for use in connection with support building components at predetermined intervals relative to each other. The spacer bar may be used in connection with building components fabricated from wood, metal, etc. and includes at least two pair of clamping tabs for engaging and retaining the components in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Aegis Metal Framing LLCInventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Publication number: 20020035815Abstract: A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for providing desired structural integrity to the attachment tab connection. The system may also include a C-shaped joist that has a plurality of oval-shaped openings therein to enable components such as ducts, wires, piping, etc. to pass therethrough. The joists may also be provided with a plurality of mounting holes that are adapted to accommodate wire retainer members for supporting insulation between respective joists. The system may also include preformed blocking members that are sized to extend between adjacent joists and be attached thereto to provide lateral support to the joists.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventors: Larry Randall Daudet, Gregory S. Ralph, Edmund L. Ponko
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Patent number: D463575Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: D467007Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.Inventors: Larry R. Daudet, Edmund L. Ponko, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: D692746Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLCInventors: Thomas Jay Lawson, Gregg Allan Stahl, John J. Collins, Jr., Thomas Joseph Atkinson, Gregory S. Ralph
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Patent number: D751222Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: CLARKWESTERN DIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Leslie Rogers Darr, III, Jeremy Ryan Smith, Michael Francis Cavanaugh, Terry Robert Westerman, James Michael Wielinga, Gregory S. Ralph, Nagaraj Eshwar, Thomas J. Lawson, David Lee Keebler
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Patent number: D751733Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CLARK WESTERN DIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Leslie Rogers Darr, III, Jeremy Ryan Smith, Michael Francis Cavanaugh, Terry Robert Westerman, James Michael Wielinga, Gregory S. Ralph, Nagaraj Eshwar, Thomas J. Lawson, David Lee Keebler