Patents by Inventor Stephen H. Albertson

Stephen H. Albertson 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).

  • CATEGORIZING FASTENERS AND CONSTRUCTION CONNECTORS USING VISUAL IDENTIFIERS
    Publication number: 20110176885
    Abstract: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: TRACKERS COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen H. Albertson, John C. Gallagher, Vlasta A. Albertson
  • CATEGORIZING FASTENERS AND CONSTRUCTION CONNECTORS USING VISUAL IDENTIFIERS
    Publication number: 20090245966
    Abstract: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen H. Albertson, John C. Gallagher, Vlasta A. Albertson
  • Categorizing fasteners and construction connectors using visual identifiers
    Patent number: 7021878
    Abstract: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Trackers Company
    Inventors: Stephen H. Albertson, John C. Gallagher, Vlasta A. Albertson
  • Categorizing fasteners and construction connectors using visual identifiers
    Publication number: 20040115022
    Abstract: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen H. Albertson, John C. Gallagher, Vlasta A. Albertson
  • Categorizing fasteners and construction connectors using visual identifiers
    Patent number: 6095739
    Abstract: A method of categorizing fasteners and construction connectors by size and type using a color coding system. Each fastener receives a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The colors are preselected to define one or more physical properties of the fasteners. A color key is provided to determine the physical properties of the fasteners based on the coloring of exposed portions of the inserted fasteners. Similarly, construction connectors receive a designated and distinct color contained on the surface that is exposed before and after installation. The color represented on the surface of the construction connector is such that the corresponding fastener is the same color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventors: Stephen H. Albertson, John C. Gallagher, Vlasta A. Albertson