Patents by Inventor John K. Tanner

John K. Tanner 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).

  • Wall panels and methods of construction thereof
    Patent number: 5265390
    Abstract: A wall panel comprises at least two standards, a plurality of logs which are supported by and movable relative to the standards and a plurality of preferably self-compensating jacks which support a load, for example a roof or an upper storey, above the upper edge of the uppermost log, the self-compensating jacks supporting the load with preferably a constant force irrespective of vertical movement between the upper edge of the uppermost log and the load caused by, for example, settlement or shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: John K. Tanner
    Inventor: John K. Tanner