Patents by Inventor James F. Helderman

James F. Helderman 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).

  • Patent number: 5773722
    Abstract: A torque actuated tensile tester for proof loading anchors includes: an actuator, a left hand square nut, a right hand jam nut, an anchor head carrier, a housing, a slip gauge, and a keeper clip. The actuator has a cross-threaded portion and a portion engageable by a torque applying member. The housing has first and second ends, with the first end positionable circumjacent the anchor to be proof loaded and that is engageable with the structure to which the anchor is affixed. The left hand square nut is internally threaded with a single left hand thread that is engageable with the threaded portion of the actuator. The right hand jam nut is internally threaded with a single right hand thread that is engageable with the threaded portion of the actuator. The anchor head carrier is internally threaded with a single right hand thread that is engageable with the threaded portion of the actuator. The anchor head carrier has a flanged slot for receiving the head of an anchor for engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: James F. Helderman
  • Patent number: 4969304
    Abstract: A wall and ceiling furring and panel system for an interior side or ceiling wall of a building utilizes parallel furring strips and other panel supporting components which are fixed to the frame members of the wall and which provide panel support surfaces one of which is of relatively narrow width and the other of which is of relatively wide width. Immediate access to plumbing, wiring or other utilities behind the wall or above the ceiling is gained by sliding or lifting a panel to provide an opening at the desired point of entry. The system is adaptable for use with any conventional wallboard and with wood or metal studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Inventor: James F. Helderman
  • Patent number: 4250681
    Abstract: A removable and reusable anchor suited for installation in concrete floors, roof decks, beams, precast panels and walls to anchor or support machinery, fixtures, and the like, comprises a metal rod having a lower angled, deformed portion, adapted to reside in an angled hole drilled in the concrete and an outer portion having its axis oriented perpendicular to the surface of the concrete and extending outwardly therefrom. Means are provided for stiffening and effecting resilient engagement of the lower portion in the angled hole. Various modifications for use of the anchor are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Inventor: James F. Helderman