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).
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Publication number: 20230366196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Timothy Patrick Murphy, Sam Thomas Hensen
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Publication number: 20230203802Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 11598082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Publication number: 20210388599Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 11137010Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer
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Patent number: 11105085Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 10458141Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
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Publication number: 20190271147Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Patent number: 10273678Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer, Jin-Jie Lin
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Publication number: 20170130755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Dustin P. Muhn, Thomas G. Evans, Timothy M. Stauffer, Sam Thomas Hensen, Lloyd Shawn Overholtzer
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Publication number: 20170081870Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
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Publication number: 20160177560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Sam Thomas Hensen, Emmet Mielbrecht, Timothy M. Stauffer
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Patent number: 9080325Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventor: Sam Thomas Hensen
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Patent number: D618085Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventors: Jin-Jie Lin, Prentiss Porter Douglass, Bryan Morgan Ables, Sam Thomas Hensen