Patents by Inventor Robert Preddy

Robert Preddy 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).

  • Publication number: 20190063057
    Abstract: A device for using a C-Channel with threaded studs for strengthening and stiffening the connection joint between a beam and column that are constructed by combining two C-Channels. The present invention also relates to an alternate method or device for forming an enclosed column by connecting a Track and a C-Channel for strengthening and stiffening the connection joint between a beam and column with a Zee beam without welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Preddy
  • Patent number: 6042248
    Abstract: An assembly for illuminating a sign having an enclosure covered by a translucent panel includes a plurality of track molding sections, each having at least one circuit board electrically connecting a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon, integrated into a unitary structure by brackets or a stencil with the molding sections secured in a configuration suitable to be inserted into the enclosure and to illuminate the translucent panel. The unitary structure is secured in the enclosure into which has been inserted by sheet metal screws, epoxy glue, double backed adhesive strips or the like. Preferably, if brackets are used, at least two of the brackets extend to a side wall of the enclosure and a plurality of screws fasten the brackets to the side walls of the enclosure to which they extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Lektron Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Freddie L. Hannah, Kevin W. Hannah, G. Robert Preddy