Patents by Inventor Kelly J. Sias

Kelly J. Sias 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).

  • Component hoist clip
    Patent number: 8720129
    Abstract: A connection between a hoist and a wall is provided wherein a clip connects a sling of the hoist to the wall, and the clip includes a plate portion having an eye opening receiving the sling. The clip also includes a tongue portion extending from the plate portion, the plate portion lying in registration with the outer side surface of the wall, and the clip also includes an extension flange, extending from and connected to the plate portion at an angle thereto and at an angle to the tongue portion. The extension flange is disposed in registration with the top surface of the wall. Fasteners connect the tongue portion of the clip to the outer side surface of the wall and connect the extension flange to the top surface of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Sias, Kelly J. Sias
  • Component Hoist Clip
    Publication number: 20130199110
    Abstract: A connection between a hoist and a wall is provided wherein a clip connects a sling of the hoist to the wall, and the clip includes a plate portion having an eye opening receiving the sling. The clip also includes a tongue portion extending from the plate portion, the plate portion lying in registration with the outer side surface of the wall, and the clip also includes an extension flange, extending from and connected to the plate portion at an angle thereto and at an angle to the tongue portion. The extension flange is disposed in registration with the top surface of the wall. Fasteners connect the tongue portion of the clip to the outer side surface of the wall and connect the extension flange to the top surface of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Stanley K. Sias, Kelly J. Sias