Patents by Inventor John D. Clapson

John D. Clapson 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: 5181359
    Abstract: A shearhead for reinforcing junctions between for example vertical columns and horizontal floors where at least the floor is formed in reinforced concrete. The shearhead is in the form of a hoop bar for extending around a column with a plurality of shear legs depending therefrom. Each shear leg includes a portion extending above the hoop bar, which portion forms a hook for coupling to reinforcement in the slab of concrete extending laterally from the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Square Grip Limited
    Inventors: Palvinder Chana, John D. Clapson
  • Patent number: 5090172
    Abstract: A shearhead for reinforcing junctions between for example vertical columns and horizontal floors where at least the floor is formed in reinforced concrete. The shearhead is in the form of a hoop bar for extending around a column with a plurality of shear legs depending therefrom. Each shear leg includes a portion extending above the hoop bar, which portion forms a hook for coupling to reinforcement in the slab of concrete extending laterally from the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Square Grip Limited
    Inventors: Palvinder Chana, John D. Clapson
  • Patent number: 4707955
    Abstract: A screed rail for use in the in situ casting of concrete comprising beams forming upper and lower edges of the rail, which are connected by elements extending therebetween. The elements are spaced along the length of the rail to provide for the passage of concrete reinforcement. For this purpose, the spaced elements may form slots, or a breakable web can close the respective spacings, to be broken as required. In an alternative arrangement a screed rail has an overall cross-section with a lower portion defined by parallel sides extending a major distance from the lower edge of the rail. In use, the rail is mounted in shoes to enable the level of the rail to be accurately set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Square Grip Limited
    Inventor: John D. Clapson