Patents by Inventor Sam Thomas Hensen

Sam Thomas Hensen 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: 20230366196
    Abstract: A connector that allows for the connection of a supported member to a supporting member and the supported member can be part of a prefabricated member such as a cassette, the connector having front and back members connected by a seat member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick Murphy, Sam Thomas Hensen
  • Publication number: 20230203802
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Patent number: 11598082
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Publication number: 20210388599
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11105085
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Patent number: 10458141
    Abstract: A protective enclosure that is primarily constructed from corrugated, symmetrical panel members of uniform shape. The panel members are made from steel. The panel members are connected together to form the walls and roof of the enclosure. The enclosure is connected to a cementitious member to anchor the enclosure. The enclosure is provided with a door that completes the enclosure and allows entry and exit from the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
    Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
  • Publication number: 20190271147
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • Patent number: 10273678
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20170081870
    Abstract: A protective enclosure that is primarily constructed from corrugated, symmetrical panel members of uniform shape. The panel members are made from steel. The panel members are connected together to form the walls and roof of the enclosure. The enclosure is connected to a cementitious member to anchor the enclosure. The enclosure is provided with a door that completes the enclosure and allows entry and exit from the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
  • Publication number: 20160177560
    Abstract: A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer
  • Patent number: 9080325
    Abstract: A building connection between a first structural member and a second structural member made with a nail prong plate connector that has integral tabs. The second structural member supports the first structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
  • Patent number: D618085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventors: Jin-Jie Lin, Prentiss Porter Douglass, Bryan Morgan Ables, Sam Thomas Hensen