Patents by Inventor Harvey B. Manbeck

Harvey B. Manbeck 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).

  • Wood deck connection system and method of installation
    Publication number: 20040074183
    Abstract: A wood deck connection system and a method for the installation of wooden deck panels using the system is disclosed. The reliable shear withdrawal connection system comprises a headed connector mechanically fastened to a steel, concrete or wooden girder, a wood-based deck panel having a receiver hole bored therein, and a grout agent deposited throughout the receiver hole. The deck connection system enables top-side installation of deck panels and provides improved shear strength, withdrawal resistance, reliability and fatigue behavior of the wooden deck system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Walter G. M. Schneider, Harvey B. Manbeck, John J. Janowiak