Patents by Inventor Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer

Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer 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).

  • Integral truss plate connector
    Patent number: 11137010
    Abstract: A connection is formed between a held member and a holding member with the use of a connector and one or more fasteners. In one aspect, the connector has a main body that has integral nail prong fasteners. In one aspect, the main body of the connector is attached to the held and holding members by means of double-shear fastening. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a bendable end flange to attach the connector to the holding member. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a nail guide for directing the fastener at an angle to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer
  • Integral truss plate connector
    Publication number: 20170130755
    Abstract: A connection is formed between a held member and a holding member with the use of a connector and one or more fasteners. In one aspect, the connector has a main body that has integral nail prong fasteners. In one aspect, the main body of the connector is attached to the held and holding members by means of double-shear fastening. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a bendable end flange to attach the connector to the holding member. In one aspect, the main body is formed with a nail guide for directing the fastener at an angle to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer