Patents by Inventor James W. Shaw

James W. Shaw 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).

  • Method and apparatus for building roof construction
    Patent number: 6354055
    Abstract: A rafter assembly is provided for joining each adjacent pair of trusses by linkage members that precisely define the predetermined spacing required between the trusses, support the trusses against relative motion apart, and include integral truss penetrating projections for initial attachment and conventional fastener alignment means for accommodating permanent connection fasteners. Further, the linkage members are configured and mountable on the trusses so as to provide no interference with the attachment of the structural members creating the roof surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventors: Elbert W. Shaw, James W. Shaw
  • Trolling bar for use with artificial or natural bait
    Patent number: D381733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: James W. Shaw, III