Patents by Inventor Ronald H. Trafton

Ronald H. Trafton 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).

  • Components and assemblies for building construction and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 5979119
    Abstract: An assembly of structural building components for use in conjunction with an improved anodized aluminum post having a generally cylindrical cross section and longitudinal grooves disposed in a peripheral wall therein for the receipt of the various components. The improved aluminum post has a double wall extruded construction to increase rigidity and versatility. The component assemblies include improved bracket structures insertable into the longitudinal grooves, double bracket structures, improved post connectors for joining one post to another at various angles, terminal post clamps and caps, and various utility structures adapted specifically for use in conjunction with the improved post design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Ronald H. Trafton
  • Construction components, assemblies thereof, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 4194338
    Abstract: A maintenance-free post or building structural member having longitudinal grooves therein for mating with complementary brackets, which brackets are also adapted to mate with other building structural members, and end-adapters for mounting such posts and for connecting one post to other such posts at predetermined angles. The post is hollow and has a constant wall thickness. Each groove has a curved portion and a flat portion. The brackets may be moved in the grooves adjustably, and may be locked to the post without causing any deformation of the post or bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Inventor: Ronald H. Trafton
  • Post apparatus and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 4142343
    Abstract: A maintenance-free anodized aluminum post having longitudinal grooves therein for mating with complementary brackets. The post is hollow and has a constant wall thickness. Each groove has a curved portion and a flat portion. The brackets may be moved in the grooves adjustably, and may be locked to the post without causing any deformation of the post or bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Inventor: Ronald H. Trafton