Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Spaulding

Stephen E. Spaulding 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).

  • Patent number: 5115828
    Abstract: A frame structure which possesses portable readily assembled and disassembled standardized components for erection of a semi-permanent tent structure in a generally rectangular form and provided with at least one pair of opposing hip roof sections. The vertical legs, horizontal beams and the conventional cross and hip rafters are removably connected by hook-like ends mounted in open bracket receptors. The primary rafters are removably fixed via a tongue telescoped within a hollow end socket of the rafters to provide extra stability and strength. The components are standardized to allow use of the same components with or without extension members to erect frame structures having variable dimensions. At least one crown connector is included to conveniently removably connect the rafters to a common crown and adapted for use with at least two different hip roof designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Shaffer Tent & Awning Co.
    Inventor: Stephen E. Spaulding
  • Patent number: D337144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Shaffer Tent & Awning Co.
    Inventor: Stephen E. Spaulding