Patents by Inventor James Steven Lutes

James Steven Lutes 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: 10508946
    Abstract: A screed hardware apparatus for adjusting a grade height in screeding concrete. The apparatus includes a cap configured to attach to a base. The cap includes a post mount portion, a grade surface portion that abuts the post mount portion, and one or more flexible antenna that extend from the grade surface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventors: James Steven Lutes, Joe Marks
  • Publication number: 20190063087
    Abstract: A concrete forming stake apparatus including a base member having a planar side and a stake mounting port disposed opposite the planar side. The apparatus further includes a stake attachment unit including a tubular portion that engages with the stake mounting port, and a joint connected to the tubular portion. The apparatus further includes a stake that attaches to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: 10174511
    Abstract: A screed hook apparatus includes a tubular collar having an opening through a sidewall thereof. A tubular retainer member is aligned with the opening on the collar and extends away from an outer surface of the collar. The retainer member has a threaded internal wall surface. The apparatus also includes an arm forming a hook shape. The arm has a first portion extending away from the collar and a second portion extending transverse to a direction of extension of the first portion such that a surface of the second portion of the arm faces the sidewall of the collar. A set screw has a threaded portion to engage the threaded internal wall surface of the retainer member, and a handle is attached to the set screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: 10113323
    Abstract: A concrete forming stake apparatus including a base member having a planar side and a stake mounting port disposed opposite the planar side. The apparatus further includes a stake attachment unit including a tubular portion that engages with the stake mounting port, and a joint connected to the tubular portion. The apparatus further includes a stake that attaches to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Publication number: 20180216357
    Abstract: A screed hardware apparatus for adjusting a grade height in screeding concrete. The apparatus includes a cap configured to attach to a base. The cap includes a post mount portion, a grade surface portion that abuts the post mount portion, and one or more flexible antenna that extend from the grade surface portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: James Steven Lutes, Joe Marks
  • Publication number: 20180119437
    Abstract: A concrete forming stake apparatus including a base member having a planar side and a stake mounting port disposed opposite the planar side. The apparatus further includes a stake attachment unit including a tubular portion that engages with the stake mounting port, and a joint connected to the tubular portion. The apparatus further includes a stake that attaches to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Publication number: 20180073256
    Abstract: A screed hook apparatus includes a tubular collar having an opening through a sidewall thereof. A tubular retainer member is aligned with the opening on the collar and extends away from an outer surface of the collar. The retainer member has a threaded internal wall surface. The apparatus also includes an arm forming a hook shape. The arm has a first portion extending away from the collar and a second portion extending transverse to a direction of extension of the first portion such that a surface of the second portion of the arm faces the sidewall of the collar. A set screw has a threaded portion to engage the threaded internal wall surface of the retainer member, and a handle is attached to the set screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: 9765533
    Abstract: A method including placing a screed hardware unit upright on a surface. The hardware unit includes a base and a post. The base is fastened on the surface such that the post extends vertically from the base. The method further includes adjusting a height of the hardware unit so as to be consistent with a desired grade. Concrete is poured up to and/or around the hardware unit, and the concrete is screeded at the grade indicated by the height of the hardware unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: 9758975
    Abstract: An apparatus including a base. The base includes a post mount portion disposed on a first side of the base. The apparatus further includes an adhesive member that attaches to a second side of the base. The adhesive member includes an adhesive and a cover disposed on the adhesive. The cover is removable to expose the adhesive. A post having a distal end and a base end is attachable to and detachable from the base member at the post mount portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Publication number: 20160138281
    Abstract: A method including placing a screed hardware unit upright on a surface. The hardware unit includes a base and a post. The base is fastened on the surface such that the post extends vertically from the base. The method further includes adjusting a height of the hardware unit so as to be consistent with a desired grade. Concrete is poured up to and/or around the hardware unit, and the concrete is screeded at the grade indicated by the height of the hardware unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Publication number: 20160138280
    Abstract: An apparatus including a base. The base includes a post mount portion disposed on a first side of the base. The apparatus further includes an adhesive member that attaches to a second side of the base. The adhesive member includes an adhesive and a cover disposed on the adhesive. The cover is removable to expose the adhesive. A post having a distal end and a base end is attachable to and detachable from the base member at the post mount portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: 6540201
    Abstract: A system for tilt-up concrete panel forming for use on a casting surface comprising an elongated base strip having an elongated groove in an upper surface, having a chamfered edge, and having a bottom surface adapted to be adhesively attached to the casting surface. The base strip has a support edge on the upper surface for receiving and supporting an elongated wooden panel form. A plurality of brackets each have a bottom section for mating with the elongated groove of the base strip at spaced intervals along the base strip, and the brackets further including a support section for supporting a side of the panel forms. Suitable clips can be added to the support sections of the brackets to impart a camber to an end of the concrete panel being formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: White Cap Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard B. Gagnon, James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: D891205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes
  • Patent number: D983014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Stego Industries, LLC
    Inventor: James Steven Lutes