Patents by Inventor Lavern E. Sweet

Lavern E. Sweet 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 for assembling improved truss joist
    Patent number: 4071941
    Abstract: An improved method of assembling truss joist comprising locating and aligning apertures in chord and web members by inserting a tapered pin followed by driving out of the tapered pin and replacing it with a knurled or enlarged pin is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Inventor: LaVern E. Sweet
  • Bridging clip for truss joists
    Patent number: 4047352
    Abstract: An improved bridging clip is disclosed for securing bridging members to composite truss joists having metal cross bracing and wooden chords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Inventor: Lavern E. Sweet