Patents by Inventor Paul J. Kovar

Paul J. Kovar 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).

  • Joist bridging member
    Patent number: 4246736
    Abstract: A one-piece cross brace or bridging member for parallel structure beams, such as joists, studs, rafter trusses and the like which spaces and holds them in place relative to each other during assembly, and under normal building load conditions holds them in place longitudinally and prevents or greatly reduces lateral warpage or deflection thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Inventors: Paul J. Kovar, Marvin D. Southerlan
  • Joist bridging member
    Patent number: 4122647
    Abstract: A cross brace or bridging member for parallel structure beams, such as joists, studs, rafter trusses and the like which spaces and holds them in place relative to each other during assembly, and under normal building load conditions holds them in place longitudinally and prevents or greatly reduces lateral warpage or deflection thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1978
    Inventor: Paul J. Kovar